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Meridian Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 84-1435420

Oct 01, 2014 to Sep 30, 2015 • Filed on Feb 24, 2016

Organization Profilewww.merid.org

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Post Office Box 1829Dillon, CO 80435

(970) 513-8340

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.58x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-3.5%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$315,704

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.9% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$8,498,035

Down $3,257,958 (-28%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$3,540,316

Down $596,026 (-14%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$4,957,719

Down $2,661,932 (-35%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$16,838,889

Down $1,057,298 (-5.9%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$17,434,915

Down $259,063 (-1.5%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$596,026

Down $798,235 (-395%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2010: $4,894,368Liabilities 2010: $1,525,272Net Assets 2010: $3,369,0962010Assets 2011: $7,118,162Liabilities 2011: $3,597,066Net Assets 2011: $3,521,0962011Assets 2012: $11,768,767Liabilities 2012: $8,240,039Net Assets 2012: $3,528,7282012Assets 2013: $16,471,224Liabilities 2013: $12,537,091Net Assets 2013: $3,934,1332013Assets 2014: $11,755,993Liabilities 2014: $7,619,651Net Assets 2014: $4,136,3422014Assets 2015: $8,498,035Liabilities 2015: $4,957,719Net Assets 2015: $3,540,3162015Assets 2016: $9,696,710Liabilities 2016: $6,332,500Net Assets 2016: $3,364,2102016Assets 2017: $7,969,611Liabilities 2017: $4,979,815Net Assets 2017: $2,989,7962017Assets 2018: $7,004,184Liabilities 2018: $5,629,777Net Assets 2018: $1,374,4072018Assets 2019: $7,846,246Liabilities 2019: $8,415,480Net Assets 2019: -$569,2342019Assets 2020: $14,827,158Liabilities 2020: $14,185,024Net Assets 2020: $642,1342020Assets 2021: $18,119,345Liabilities 2021: $15,421,820Net Assets 2021: $2,697,5252021Assets 2022: $23,373,531Liabilities 2022: $21,829,268Net Assets 2022: $1,544,2632022Assets 2023: $27,047,116Liabilities 2023: $24,001,683Net Assets 2023: $3,045,4332023Assets 2024: $20,714,015Liabilities 2024: $18,050,784Net Assets 2024: $2,663,2312024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$8,498,035
Liabilities$4,957,719
Net Assets$3,540,316
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$40M$20M$0-$20MExpenses 2010: $10,489,8762010Expenses 2011: $11,812,9742011Revenue 2012: $15,135,911Expenses 2012: $15,128,279Net Income 2012: $7,6322012Expenses 2013: $16,871,7432013Revenue 2014: $17,896,187Expenses 2014: $17,693,978Net Income 2014: $202,2092014Revenue 2015: $16,838,889Expenses 2015: $17,434,915Net Income 2015: -$596,0262015Revenue 2016: $16,352,367Expenses 2016: $16,528,473Net Income 2016: -$176,1062016Revenue 2017: $13,103,173Expenses 2017: $13,477,587Net Income 2017: -$374,4142017Revenue 2018: $12,586,156Expenses 2018: $14,114,035Net Income 2018: -$1,527,8792018Revenue 2019: $11,251,995Expenses 2019: $12,417,613Net Income 2019: -$1,165,6182019Revenue 2020: $13,792,069Expenses 2020: $12,580,701Net Income 2020: $1,211,3682020Revenue 2021: $21,383,160Expenses 2021: $19,327,769Net Income 2021: $2,055,3912021Revenue 2022: $24,055,496Expenses 2022: $25,208,758Net Income 2022: -$1,153,2622022Revenue 2023: $33,068,410Expenses 2023: $31,567,240Net Income 2023: $1,501,1702023Revenue 2024: $38,072,483Expenses 2024: $38,681,914Net Income 2024: -$609,4312024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$16,838,889
Expenses$17,434,915
Net Income-$596,026
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2014 to Sep 30, 2015
Signed
Feb 24, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$16,838,889
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of meridian institute is to provide neutral, meeting facilitation and education service of helping people to solve complex and controversial environmental, economic, and social equity issues inherent in achieving the societal goal of sustainable development.

Meridian Institute helps people solve complex and controversial problems, make informed decisions, and implement solutions that improve lives, the economy, and the environment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,510,340$3,913,878▼ $596,462
Accounts Receivable$2,473,265$2,595,221▲ $121,956
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$213,479$1,289,619▲ $1,076,140
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,468,373$620,629▼ $3,847,744
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$11,755,993$8,498,035▼ $3,257,958
Other Assets Total$90,536$78,688▼ $11,848
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$5,942,976$1,957,017▼ $3,985,959
Other Liabilities-$1,637,366-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,676,675$1,363,336▼ $313,339
Total Liabilities$7,619,651$4,957,719▼ $2,661,932
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,136,342$3,540,316▼ $596,026
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,136,342$3,540,316▼ $596,026
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$11,755,993$8,498,035▼ $3,257,958

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$1,120,503$175,747$1,296,250
Equipment$120,972$611,530$732,502
Other Land Buildings$48,144$67,428$115,572
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
John EhrmannPresidentFT$282,612$33,092$315,704
Michael LesnickVice PresidentFT$280,604$32,948$313,552
Deborah AtwoodExecutive DirectorFT$286,874$13,313$300,187
Barbara StinsonSec/TreasFT$261,385$31,366$292,751
Timothy MealeyVice PresidentFT$261,385$31,366$292,751
Todd BarkerSenior partnerFT$238,559$28,627$267,186
Robin WhiteSenior FellowFT$227,926$11,719$239,645
Connie LewisVice PresidentPT$209,108$25,094$234,202
Molly MayoPartnerFT$201,906$22,211$224,117
Laura CantralPartnerFT$201,906$20,192$222,098
Charles TaylorAsst. TreasurerFT$195,361$23,443$218,804
Warren EdwardsExecutive DirectorFT$208,004$7,775$215,779
Stephanie MooreDirector of FinanceFT$150,010$15,208$165,218
Rex RaimondSenior FellowFT$144,248$7,108$151,356
Heather LairSenior FellowFT$126,526$6,326$132,852
Sarah WalenSenior FellowFT$120,266$5,969$126,235
Jennifier Pratt MilesSenior FellowFT$115,294$4,477$119,771
Shelly FostonSenior FellowFT$103,002$3,708$106,710

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Frances BeineckeDirector
Gordon ConwayDirector
Honorable Leon PanettaDirector
Jeff SterbaDirector
Leena SrivastavaDirector
Ricardo Melendez-OrtizDirector
William D RuckelshausDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Climate Advisors IncConsulting1320 19th Street NW Ste 400, Wash, DC 20036, Et$1,247,855
Agribusiness SystemsConsulting50 F Street NW Ste 1000, Washington, DC 20001$652,897
Clean Energy GroupConsulting50 State St Suite 1, Montpelier, VT 05602$523,712
AcdivocaConsulting50 F Street NW Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20001$515,356
-Consulting-$512,837
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$16,836,633
Investment Income
$2,256
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-596,026

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$16,838,889
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$16,838,889
Total Revenue per Form 990
$16,838,889
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$10,576,984
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$6,857,931
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$2,524,738$480,902-$3,005,640
Other Salaries and Wages$2,237,069$151,375-$2,388,444
Travel$942,400$17,307-$959,707
Occupancy$746,369--$746,369
Other Employee Benefits$647,057$85,918-$732,975
Conferences and Meetings$427,047--$427,047
Pension Plan Contributions$362,927$48,190-$411,117
Payroll Taxes$282,274$37,481-$319,755
All Other Expenses$200,673$42,753-$243,426
Other Expenses$206,522--$206,522
Depreciation Depletion-$205,782-$205,782
Office Expenses$54,798--$54,798
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,132-$12,132
Fees for Services Legal-$11,168-$11,168
Total Functional Expenses$16,341,907$1,093,008$0$17,434,915

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$17,434,915
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$17,434,915
Total Expenses per Form 990$17,434,915
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred income$1,636,866
Deposit$500
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“There is a review of the form 990 by the officers of the Organization before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Meridian Institute
EIN
84-1435420
Phone
9705138340
Address
Post Office Box 1829, Dillon, CO 80435

Signing Officer

Name
John Ehrmann
Title
President
Signed
2016-02-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
57

Preparer

Firm
Finnegan & Lalli LLC dba Roger Nittler & Co
Address
2250 S Oneida St Suite 102, Denver, CO 80224
Preparer
W Robert Arnold
Phone
3033218111
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,498,035
Liabilities
$4,957,719
Net assets
$3,540,316
Revenue
$16,838,889
Expenses
$17,434,915
Net income
-$596,026
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$20.7$18.1$2.66$38.1$38.7$0.61
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$27.0$24.0$3.05$33.1$31.6$1.50
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$23.4$21.8$1.54$24.1$25.2$1.15
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$18.1$15.4$2.70$21.4$19.3$2.06
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$14.8$14.2$0.64$13.8$12.6$1.21
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.85$8.42$0.57$11.3$12.4$1.17
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.00$5.63$1.37$12.6$14.1$1.53
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.97$4.98$2.99$13.1$13.5$0.37
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.70$6.33$3.36$16.4$16.5$0.18
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.50$4.96$3.54$16.8$17.4$0.60
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.8$7.62$4.14$17.9$17.7$0.20
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.5$12.5$3.93$16.9
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$11.8$8.24$3.53$15.1$15.1$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.12$3.60$3.52$11.8
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.89$1.53$3.37$10.5