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Great Basin Society Inc. Malheur Field Station

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 94-3059059

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 12, 2020

Organization Profilemalheurfieldstation.org
34848 Sodhouse LanePrinceton, OR 97721-9521

(541) 493-2629

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.43x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

80th percentile

25%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

131%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$111,044

Up $62,978 (+131%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$63,585

Up $61,965 (+3825%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$47,459

Up $1,013 (+2.2%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Down

$251,692

Down $55,322 (-18%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$189,727

Down $220,393 (-54%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$61,965

Up $165,071 (+160%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $96,456Liabilities 2011: $20,625Net Assets 2011: $75,8302011Assets 2012: $221,364Liabilities 2012: $14,700Net Assets 2012: $206,6632012Assets 2013: $176,982Liabilities 2013: $16,804Net Assets 2013: $160,1782013Assets 2014: $114,890Liabilities 2014: $2,398Net Assets 2014: $112,4922014Assets 2015: $157,318Liabilities 2015: $350Net Assets 2015: $156,9682015Assets 2016: $204,039Liabilities 2016: $4,155Net Assets 2016: $199,8842016Assets 2017: $108,131Liabilities 2017: $2,304Net Assets 2017: $105,8272017Assets 2018: $48,066Liabilities 2018: $46,446Net Assets 2018: $1,6202018Assets 2019: $111,044Liabilities 2019: $47,459Net Assets 2019: $63,5852019Assets 2020: $381,731Liabilities 2020: $68,499Net Assets 2020: $313,2322020Assets 2021: $391,954Liabilities 2021: $6,320Net Assets 2021: $385,6342021Assets 2022: $451,639Liabilities 2022: $41,024Net Assets 2022: $410,6152022Assets 2023: $386,280Liabilities 2023: $10,717Net Assets 2023: $375,5632023Assets 2024: $429,716Liabilities 2024: $18,412Net Assets 2024: $411,3042024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$111,044
Liabilities$47,459
Net Assets$63,585
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $317,800Expenses 2011: $277,657Net Income 2011: $40,1432011Revenue 2012: $405,334Expenses 2012: $277,892Net Income 2012: $127,4422012Revenue 2013: $328,818Expenses 2013: $386,107Net Income 2013: -$57,2892013Revenue 2014: $301,555Expenses 2014: $355,267Net Income 2014: -$53,7122014Revenue 2015: $331,342Expenses 2015: $293,746Net Income 2015: $37,5962015Revenue 2016: $341,768Expenses 2016: $230,555Net Income 2016: $111,2132016Revenue 2017: $202,427Expenses 2017: $296,484Net Income 2017: -$94,0572017Revenue 2018: $307,014Expenses 2018: $410,120Net Income 2018: -$103,1062018Revenue 2019: $251,692Expenses 2019: $189,727Net Income 2019: $61,9652019Revenue 2020: $272,420Expenses 2020: $173,811Net Income 2020: $98,6092020Revenue 2021: $282,799Expenses 2021: $210,397Net Income 2021: $72,4022021Revenue 2022: $297,177Expenses 2022: $271,516Net Income 2022: $25,6612022Revenue 2023: $243,682Expenses 2023: $278,615Net Income 2023: -$34,9332023Revenue 2024: $328,409Expenses 2024: $292,668Net Income 2024: $35,7412024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$251,692
Expenses$189,727
Net Income$61,965
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 12, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$276,165
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The great basin society, dba malheur field station, exists to foster understanding and appreciation of nature through observation and scientific inquiry. It is dedicated to facilitating environmental education in the high desert of the great basin. Our programs are based on the philosophy of lifelong learning.

Environmental education and research, focused on the Great Basin Desert, especially in the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Harney County, Oregon.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$44,375-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$38,941$34,996▼ $3,945
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$16,957-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,125$14,716▲ $5,591
Total Assets$48,066$111,044▲ $62,978
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$45,000$45,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,446$2,459▲ $1,013
Total Liabilities$46,446$47,459▲ $1,013
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,620$63,585▲ $61,965
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,620$63,585▲ $61,965
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$48,066$111,044▲ $62,978

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$16,957$893$17,850
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vern BeesonPresident
James MonroeVice President
Janet LambersonSecretary
Laney BardeenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$113,849
Program Service Revenue
$99,041
Investment Income
$33,450
Other Revenue
$5,352
All Other Contributions
$107,654
Change in Net Assets
$61,965
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$116,067
Other Expenses$73,660
Total Fundraising Expense$7,745
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$64,533$31,244$4,717$100,494
Occupancy$6,823$8,528$1,706$17,057
Payroll Taxes$5,563$2,693$407$8,663
Insurance$2,013$4,771$147$6,931
Other Employee Benefits$2,073$4,146$691$6,910
Office Expenses-$5,811-$5,811
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,260-$4,260
All Other Expenses$689$1,723-$2,412
Other Expenses$19,251$2,411-$2,411
Travel-$2,166-$2,166
Information Technology$309$512$77$898
Depreciation Depletion$893--$893
Fees for Services Other$310$200-$510
Advertising$75--$75
Total Functional Expenses$113,517$68,465$7,745$189,727
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
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
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“An electronic copy is provided to the Treasurer to be shared with other Board members. After reviewing the 990 and any necessary changes are made, the 990 is again reviewed by the Board, then finalized and filed.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“All new board members get a copy of the policy.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Directors salaries are reviewed by the Board during each budget cycle.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“No documents are available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Great Basin Society
EIN
94-3059059
Address
34848 Sodhouse Lane, Princeton, OR 97721-9521
Doing Business As
Malheur Field Station

Signing Officer

Name
Laney Bardeen
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5414932629
Signed
2020-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Vern Beeson
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
8
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Anne H White CPA LLC
Address
PO Box 1832, Corvallis, OR 97339
Preparer
Anne H White
Phone
5412078170
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$111,044
Liabilities
$47,459
Net assets
$63,585
Revenue
$251,692
Expenses
$189,727
Net income
$61,965
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.30$0.18$4.11$3.28$2.93$0.36
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.86$0.11$3.76$2.44$2.79$0.35
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.52$0.41$4.11$2.97$2.72$0.26
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.92$0.06$3.86$2.83$2.10$0.72
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.82$0.68$3.13$2.72$1.74$0.99
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.47$0.64$2.52$1.90$0.62
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.46$0.02$3.07$4.10$1.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.02$1.06$2.02$2.96$0.94
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.04$2.00$3.42$2.31$1.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.57$0.00$1.57$3.31$2.94$0.38
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.15$0.02$1.12$3.02$3.55$0.54
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.77$0.17$1.60$3.29$3.86$0.57
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.21$0.15$2.07$4.05$2.78$1.27
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.96$0.21$0.76$3.18$2.78$0.40