Civic Intelligence

Great Basin Bird Observatory

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 86-0852927

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 09, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.GBBO.ORG
1755 E Plumb Lane 256 AReno, NV 89502

(775) 323-4226

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

15th percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$72,022

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.6% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-19%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Down

$868,739

Down $205,967 (-19%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$826,718

Down $207,178 (-20%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$42,021

Up $1,211 (+3.0%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,279,099

Up $283,931 (+29%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,493,609

Up $432,347 (+41%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$214,510

Down $148,416 (-225%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $563,032Liabilities 2011: $5,123Net Assets 2011: $557,9092011Assets 2012: $1,045,636Liabilities 2012: $106,534Net Assets 2012: $939,1022012Assets 2013: $1,141,343Liabilities 2013: $94,497Net Assets 2013: $1,046,8462013Assets 2014: $1,188,447Liabilities 2014: $114,895Net Assets 2014: $1,073,5522014Assets 2015: $1,174,606Liabilities 2015: $78,370Net Assets 2015: $1,096,2362015Assets 2016: $1,074,706Liabilities 2016: $40,810Net Assets 2016: $1,033,8962016Assets 2017: $868,739Liabilities 2017: $42,021Net Assets 2017: $826,7182017Assets 2018: $950,566Liabilities 2018: $47,269Net Assets 2018: $903,2972018Assets 2019: $1,365,450Liabilities 2019: $145,083Net Assets 2019: $1,220,3672019Assets 2020: $1,374,086Liabilities 2020: $52,546Net Assets 2020: $1,321,5402020Assets 2021: $1,184,872Liabilities 2021: $64,371Net Assets 2021: $1,120,5012021Assets 2022: $1,023,054Liabilities 2022: $51,006Net Assets 2022: $972,0482022Assets 2023: $1,057,887Liabilities 2023: $71,882Net Assets 2023: $986,0052023Assets 2024: $1,038,629Liabilities 2024: $96,086Net Assets 2024: $942,5432024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$868,739
Liabilities$42,021
Net Assets$826,718
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $1,042,9902011Expenses 2012: $1,141,1882012Revenue 2013: $1,413,929Expenses 2013: $1,306,185Net Income 2013: $107,7442013Revenue 2014: $1,148,654Expenses 2014: $1,121,948Net Income 2014: $26,7062014Revenue 2015: $1,321,749Expenses 2015: $1,281,723Net Income 2015: $40,0262015Revenue 2016: $995,168Expenses 2016: $1,061,262Net Income 2016: -$66,0942016Revenue 2017: $1,279,099Expenses 2017: $1,493,609Net Income 2017: -$214,5102017Revenue 2018: $1,704,598Expenses 2018: $1,611,223Net Income 2018: $93,3752018Revenue 2019: $2,015,273Expenses 2019: $1,729,836Net Income 2019: $285,4372019Revenue 2020: $1,687,474Expenses 2020: $1,602,939Net Income 2020: $84,5352020Revenue 2021: $1,859,436Expenses 2021: $2,063,609Net Income 2021: -$204,1732021Revenue 2022: $1,638,068Expenses 2022: $1,733,670Net Income 2022: -$95,6022022Revenue 2023: $2,170,986Expenses 2023: $2,174,997Net Income 2023: -$4,0112023Revenue 2024: $2,634,012Expenses 2024: $2,654,185Net Income 2024: -$20,1732024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,279,099
Expenses$1,493,609
Net Income-$214,510
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 9, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$1,279,099
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats in the great basin and the northern mojave desert.

Conservation of birds and their habitats in the great basin and the norhtern mojave desert.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$552,361$398,917▼ $153,444
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$237,935$259,158▲ $21,223
Accounts Receivable$229,521$173,950▼ $55,571
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$43,571$25,396▼ $18,175
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,318$11,318→ $0
Total Assets$1,074,706$868,739▼ $205,967
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$34,325$35,375▲ $1,050
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,485$6,646▲ $161
Total Liabilities$40,810$42,021▲ $1,211
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,033,896$826,718▼ $207,178
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,033,896$826,718▼ $207,178
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,074,706$868,739▼ $205,967

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$25,396$120,405$145,801
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Elizabeth AmmonExecutive DirectorFT$72,022$72,022

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
William MoliniPresident
Genny WilsonTrustee
Jim EidelTrustee
Patricia BakerTrustee
Paul HurtadoTrustee
Peter BrussardTrustee
Robin WilsonTrustee
Terry RichTrustee
Zane MarshallTrustee
Keiba CrearSecretary
Dana HartleyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$682,651
Program Service Revenue
$563,125
Investment Income
$5,644
Other Revenue
$27,679
Change in Net Assets
$-214,510
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,033,213
Other Expenses$460,396
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$826,885$97,393-$924,278
Travel$110,640$38,496-$149,136
Fees for Services Other$76,073$16,479-$92,552
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$64,100$7,922-$72,022
Other Employee Benefits$28,941$7,972-$36,913
Depreciation Depletion$17,266$909-$18,175
Occupancy-$10,840-$10,840
Insurance-$10,633-$10,633
Other Expenses$22,702$6,269-$6,269
Office Expenses$1,076$3,863-$4,939
Advertising-$3,311-$3,311
Total Functional Expenses$1,259,545$234,064$0$1,493,609
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
No
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

“The executive director and board of directors review the tax return prior to filing with the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“All salaries and wage rates for employees are reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization retains copies of all relevant documents at its physical address, and furnishes them upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great Basin Bird Observatory
EIN
86-0852927
Phone
7753234226
Address
1755 E PLUMB LANE 256 A, RENO, NV 89502

Signing Officer

Name
Elisabeth Ammon
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7753234226
Signed
2018-07-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Elisabeth Ammon
Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
Nv
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
74
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Schettler Macy & Associates
Address
110 COUNTRY ESTATES CIRCLE SUITE 2, RENO, NV 89511
Preparer
Zeth M Macy
Phone
7756249108
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The organization's oversight and selection process has not changed from the prior year.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL SALARIES AND WAGE RATES FOR EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS COPIES OF ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS AT ITS PHYSICAL ADDRESS, AND FURNISHES THEM UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$868,739
Liabilities
$42,021
Net assets
$826,718
Revenue
$1,279,099
Expenses
$1,493,609
Net income
-$214,510
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.10$0.94$2.63$2.65$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.07$0.99$2.17$2.17$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.05$0.97$1.64$1.73$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.06$1.12$1.86$2.06$0.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.05$1.32$1.69$1.60$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.37$0.15$1.22$2.02$1.73$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.05$0.90$1.70$1.61$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.04$0.83$1.28$1.49$0.21
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.04$1.03$1.00$1.06$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.08$1.10$1.32$1.28$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.19$0.11$1.07$1.15$1.12$0.03
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.09$1.05$1.41$1.31$0.11
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.05$0.11$0.94$1.14
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.56$0.01$0.56$1.04