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Biosphere Foundation Formerly-Planetary Coral Reef Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-0686472

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 13, 2024

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 1254Bishop, CA 93515

(505) 280-1387

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

10th percentile

-34%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$20,000

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.2% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-4.9%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-55%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Flat

$975,765

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Flat

$975,765

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin10th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$178,015

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$239,168

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

-$61,153

Flat from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $328,004Liabilities 2011: $1,787Net Assets 2011: $326,2172011Assets 2012: $534,807Liabilities 2012: $9,181Net Assets 2012: $525,6262012Assets 2013: $718,185Liabilities 2013: $2,638Net Assets 2013: $715,5472013Assets 2014: $773,506Liabilities 2014: $12,990Net Assets 2014: $760,5162014Assets 2015: $889,279Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $889,2792015Assets 2016: $1,046,623Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $1,046,6232016Assets 2017: $1,222,050Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $1,222,0502017Assets 2018: $1,264,733Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $1,264,7332018Assets 2019: $1,318,445Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $1,318,4452019Assets 2020: $1,166,537Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $1,166,5372020Assets 2021: $971,573Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $971,5732021Assets 2022: $1,025,519Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,025,5192022Assets 2023: $975,765Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $975,7652023Assets 2023: $975,765Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $975,7652023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$975,765
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$975,765
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $373,219Expenses 2011: $311,172Net Income 2011: $62,0472011Expenses 2012: $463,0552012Revenue 2013: $583,101Expenses 2013: $393,180Net Income 2013: $189,9212013Revenue 2014: $480,052Expenses 2014: $435,083Net Income 2014: $44,9692014Revenue 2015: $476,491Expenses 2015: $347,728Net Income 2015: $128,7632015Revenue 2016: $518,434Expenses 2016: $361,090Net Income 2016: $157,3442016Revenue 2017: $502,089Expenses 2017: $326,662Net Income 2017: $175,4272017Revenue 2018: $431,381Expenses 2018: $393,751Net Income 2018: $37,6302018Revenue 2019: $345,105Expenses 2019: $354,300Net Income 2019: -$9,1952019Revenue 2020: $155,693Expenses 2020: $290,486Net Income 2020: -$134,7932020Revenue 2021: $177,850Expenses 2021: $372,816Net Income 2021: -$194,9662021Revenue 2022: $394,613Expenses 2022: $337,133Net Income 2022: $57,4802022Revenue 2023: $178,015Expenses 2023: $239,168Net Income 2023: -$61,1532023Revenue 2023: $178,015Expenses 2023: $239,168Net Income 2023: -$61,1532023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$178,015
Expenses$239,168
Net Income-$61,153
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 13, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$178,015
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our pirmary goal is to inspire intelligent use of our earth's natural resources and empower indviduals to become leaders in biosphere stewardship. Our programs contribute to an existing body of knowledge about the biosphere and included research, fieldwork, and education

Our primary goal is to inspire intelligent use of our earth's natural resources and empower individuals to become leaders in the biosphere stewardship. Our programs contribute to an existing body of knowledge about the biosphere and include research, fieldwork, and education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$432,916$415,968▼ $16,948
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$375,865$323,650▼ $52,215
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$216,738$236,147▲ $19,409
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
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-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,025,519$975,765▼ $49,754
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,025,519$975,765▼ $49,754
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,025,519$975,765▼ $49,754
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,025,519$975,765▼ $49,754

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$276,018$62,947$338,965
Equipment-$296,665$296,665
Other Land Buildings-$178,175$178,175
Land$139,950-$139,950
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Abigail AllingPresident$20,000$20,000
Chris CookeDirector$20,000$20,000
Mark Van ThilloCOO$20,000$20,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cathy WardChairman
Emerald StarrDirector
Will TravisDirector
Sophie KennOffice Admin
Katie WattSecretary
Ron ClineTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$166,380
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$11,635
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$166,380
Change in Net Assets
$-61,153
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$179,168
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$60,000
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$20,000$40,000-$60,000
Travel$55,490--$55,490
Depreciation Depletion$16,948--$16,948
Office Expenses$10,256--$10,256
Other Expenses$7,754--$7,754
Fees for Services Management-$5,742-$5,742
Fees for Services Accounting$4,100--$4,100
Advertising$404--$404
Total Functional Expenses$193,426$45,742$0$239,168
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-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is circulated to each director for review prior to filing”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Historically, there have been no conflicts of interest reported. If conflicts were identified, they were addressed at that point in time.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board reviews compensation at its annual meeting. It takes into consideration various market factors and expected cash flow to make its determination.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The board reviews compensation at its annual meeting. It takes into consideration various market factors and expected cash flow to make its determination.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are furnished upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Biosphere Foundation
EIN
86-0686472
Phone
5052801387
Address
PO BOX 1254, BISHOP, CA 93515

Signing Officer

Name
Ron Cline
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2024-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Kahan Seltzer and Eckstein
Address
15233 Ventura Blvd Suite 600, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Preparer
William Brenden
Phone
8187841323
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Increase in market value of investment = $11399”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1HISTORICALLY, THERE HAVE BEEN NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REPORTED. IF CONFLICTS WERE IDENTIFIED, THEY WERE ADDRESSED AT THAT POINT IN TIME.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING. IT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION VARIOUS MARKET FACTORS AND EXPECTED CASH FLOW TO MAKE ITS DETERMINATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING. IT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION VARIOUS MARKET FACTORS AND EXPECTED CASH FLOW TO MAKE ITS DETERMINATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DOCUMENTS ARE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$975,765
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$975,765
Revenue
$178,015
Expenses
$239,168
Net income
-$61,153
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.98$0.18$0.24$0.06
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.98$0.00$0.98$0.18$0.24$0.06
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$0.00$1.03$0.39$0.34$0.06
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.97$0.00$0.97$0.18$0.37$0.19
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.17$0.00$1.17$0.16$0.29$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.32$0.00$1.32$0.35$0.35$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.26$0.00$1.26$0.43$0.39$0.04
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.22$0.00$1.22$0.50$0.33$0.18
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.05$0.00$1.05$0.52$0.36$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.00$0.89$0.48$0.35$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.01$0.76$0.48$0.44$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.72$0.58$0.39$0.19
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.53$0.01$0.53$0.46
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.37$0.31$0.06