Liabilities / Assets
16th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 59-2775992
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
16th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
17th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 17% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
84th percentile
Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
71st percentile
Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
33rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$7,485,932
Up $764,201 (+11%) from 2016
Net Assets
Up$7,426,219
Up $786,713 (+12%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$59,713
Down $22,512 (-27%) from 2016
Revenue
Down$1,850,119
Down $11,526 (-0.6%) from 2016
Expenses
Up$1,327,348
Up $72,235 (+5.8%) from 2016
Net Income
Down$522,771
Down $83,761 (-14%) from 2016
To educate about shells through exhibits, educational programs, library and publications; to further awareness of nature; to promote collection-based research with emphasis on southwest florida and the gulf of mexico.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $3,740,771 | $4,343,596 | ▲ $602,825 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $1,720,349 | $1,747,635 | ▲ $27,286 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $652,153 | $672,596 | ▲ $20,443 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $155,000 | $282,453 | ▲ $127,453 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $94,989 | $91,962 | ▼ $3,027 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $28,037 | $17,258 | ▼ $10,779 |
| Total Assets | $6,721,731 | $7,485,932 | ▲ $764,201 |
| Other Assets Total | $330,432 | $330,432 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $56,255 | $35,951 | ▼ $20,304 |
| Deferred Revenue | $25,970 | $23,762 | ▼ $2,208 |
| Total Liabilities | $82,225 | $59,713 | ▼ $22,512 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $5,943,506 | $6,495,996 | ▲ $552,490 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $250,000 | $484,223 | ▲ $234,223 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $446,000 | $446,000 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $6,639,506 | $7,426,219 | ▲ $786,713 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $6,721,731 | $7,485,932 | ▲ $764,201 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $1,600,335 | - | $1,600,335 |
| Buildings | $776,424 | $682,784 | $1,459,208 |
| Other Land Buildings | $-834,124 | $1,382,574 | $548,450 |
| Land | $205,000 | - | $205,000 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $1,353,482 | - | ▲ $237,658 | - | $1,575,543 |
| 2016 | $939,319 | $342,589 | ▲ $84,601 | - | $1,353,482 |
| 2015 | $936,311 | - | ▲ $13,138 | - | $939,319 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrie Hipschman | Executive Di | FT | $121,215 | $18,248 | $139,463 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Chris Davison | President |
| Arlene Mowry | Trustee |
| Fran Peters | Trustee |
| Greg Herbert Phd | Trustee |
| Jane Henshaw | Trustee |
| Lee Almas | Trustee |
| Linda Mason | Trustee |
| Mark Anderson | Trustee |
| Mary Bauer | Trustee |
| Phyllis Gibson | Trustee |
| Rob Lisenbee | Trustee |
| Pete Bender | Past Preside |
| Amy Nowacki | Secretary |
| Sean Pierce | Treasurer |
| Holli Martin | Vice Preside |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $794,927 |
| Other Expenses | $532,421 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $124,987 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $234,172 | $247,143 | $40,128 | $521,443 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $54,436 | $57,451 | $9,328 | $121,215 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $6,208 | $97,959 | - | $104,167 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $17,916 | $77,727 | - | $95,643 |
| Occupancy | $55 | $73,074 | - | $73,129 |
| Advertising | $14,790 | $38,437 | - | $53,227 |
| Payroll Taxes | $21,800 | $22,733 | $3,569 | $48,102 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | $18 | $45,802 | - | $45,820 |
| All Other Expenses | $19,844 | $20,274 | $4,676 | $44,794 |
| Other Expenses | $23,070 | $109 | $209 | $23,179 |
| Information Technology | $1,191 | $19,272 | - | $20,463 |
| Travel | $869 | $14,071 | - | $14,940 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $14,349 | - | $14,349 |
| Fees for Services Other | $995 | $5,726 | - | $6,721 |
| Office Expenses | - | $6,560 | - | $6,560 |
| Insurance | $353 | $5,716 | - | $6,069 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $428,373 | $773,988 | $124,987 | $1,327,348 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,327,348 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,327,348 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,327,348 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $35,775 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $34,340 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under the Sea | $90,666 | $31,490 | $11,050 | $20,440 |
| Celebrity Islan | $18,300 | $4,285 | $1,367 | $2,918 |
| Total Events | $108,966 | $35,775 | $34,340 | $1,435 |
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Board Member | Renovation Project | No | $51,218 |
| - | Board Member | Beach Walks | No | $40,000 |
| - | Board Member | Renovation Project | No | $9,093 |
“The board reviews a draft of the tax return for accuracy and completeness prior to signing and filing.”
“Conflict of interest policy is documented in employee handbook which is signed by all employees. Board conflicts are included in the board governance manual and reviewed annually.”
“The finance committee recommends salary of the museum director based on goals set by the board. Minutes are kept for the committee meeting. Salary is approved by the board as part of the budget approval process. Minutes are kept for board meetings.”
“The museum or executive director determines salaries for all other employees.”
“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to public upon request.”
“Shell museum and educational foundation, inc. (the "foundation") was organized under the laws of florida on october 1, 1986, as a non-profit corporation. The foundation was established to operate a center in sanibel, florida for public education and for the study, research, and display of mollusks and other marine life.”
“A children's video is shown continuously. The museum store offers a wide selection of shell books.”
“The internal revenue service has determined that the organization is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)3 of the internal revenue code. The organization is a not-for-profit florida corporation and therefore is not subject to state income tax taxes. The internal revenue code provides for taxation of unrelated business income under certain circumstances. The organization reports no unrelated business taxable income, however, such status is subject to final determination upon examination of the related tax returns by the appropriate taxing authorities.”
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| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 19272 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1191 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 20463 |
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| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 353 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 6069 |
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| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 91962 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 116720 |
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| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 4343596 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1747635 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 3812993 |
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| IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/OtherAmt | 0 | 265 |
| IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 1187 |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembershipDuesAmt | 0 | 45206 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | SHELL MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") WAS ORGANIZED UNDER THE LAWS OF FLORIDA ON OCTOBER 1, 1986, AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE A CENTER IN SANIBEL, FLORIDA FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND FOR THE STUDY, RESEARCH, AND DISPLAY OF MOLLUSKS AND OTHER MARINE LIFE. |
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| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 216432 |
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| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 1435 |
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| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 159807 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 263942 |
| IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt | 0 | 11050 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 55 |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 6560 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 330432 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 97959 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 6208 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 104167 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | LIBRARY/EXHIBIT EXPENSES |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 209 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 217 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 27368 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 2 | 109 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 32645 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 11 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 23070 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 67077 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 33071 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 27379 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 23179 |
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| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 1034 |
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| IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 1034 |
| IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt | 0 | 4527 |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 247143 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 234172 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 521443 |
| IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 3569 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 22733 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 21800 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 48102 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 446000 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 446000 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 155000 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 282453 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 28037 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 17258 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | CHRIS DAVISON |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | ADMISSIONS |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | PROGRAM & FIELD TRIPS |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 2 | NAUTILUS SUBSCRIPTIONS |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 55513 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 2 | 20604 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 55513 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 2 | 20604 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 846752 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 305818 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 468135 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 135043 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 574032 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 606532 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 786978 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 1255113 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 1861645 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 522771 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 626433 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 724765 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 846752 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 473701 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 399648 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 304833 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2749699 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 116720 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 109092 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 137548 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 114869 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 90261 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 568490 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 936950 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 884783 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 865440 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 705569 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 1948201 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 5340943 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 35775 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 22564 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 44015 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 26245 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 313117 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 441716 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 116720 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 109092 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 137548 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 114869 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 90261 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 568490 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.06000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct | 0 | 0.07000 |
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