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Great Basin Society Inc. Malheur Field Station

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 94-3059059

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 01, 2022

Organization Profilemalheurfieldstation.org
34848 Sodhouse LaneNew Princeton, OR 97721-9521

(541) 493-2629

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

70th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

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.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

46th percentile

2.7%

Faster asset growth than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

3.8%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Up

$391,954

Up $10,223 (+2.7%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$385,634

Up $72,402 (+23%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$6,320

Down $62,179 (-91%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin70th percentile

Revenue

Up

$282,799

Up $10,379 (+3.8%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$210,397

Up $36,586 (+21%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$72,402

Down $26,207 (-27%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth46th 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

2021

Assets$391,954
Liabilities$6,320
Net Assets$385,634
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th 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

2021

Revenue$282,799
Expenses$210,397
Net Income$72,402
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 1, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$285,169
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.

Malheur Field Station exists to foster understanding and appreciation of nature through observation and scientific inquiry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$222,165$231,006▲ $8,841
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$111,311$137,039▲ $25,728
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$35,641--
Inventories for Sale or Use$10,000$11,624▲ $1,624
Accounts Receivable$914$10,585▲ $9,671
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,700$1,700→ $0
Total Assets$381,731$391,954▲ $10,223
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$58,536--
Deferred Revenue-$5,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,963$1,320▼ $8,643
Total Liabilities$68,499$6,320▼ $62,179
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$313,232$380,634▲ $67,402
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$5,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$313,232$385,634▲ $72,402
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$381,731$391,954▲ $10,223

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$218,511$24,757$243,268
Equipment$12,495$28,976$41,471
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James MonroePresident
Scott BowlerVice President
James LaneBoard Member
Janet LambersonSecretary
Laney BardeenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$148,762
Program Service Revenue
$85,132
Investment Income
$9,972
Other Revenue
$38,933
All Other Contributions
$148,762
Change in Net Assets
$72,402
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$116,064
Other Expenses$94,333
Total Fundraising Expense$1,160
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$80,351$17,934$1,026$99,311
Occupancy$43,470$2,763-$46,233
Depreciation Depletion$14,577--$14,577
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,163-$11,163
Payroll Taxes$10,231--$10,231
Other Employee Benefits$4,566$1,826$130$6,522
Travel$3,355$860$4$4,219
Insurance$3,925--$3,925
Other Expenses$2,829$314-$3,143
Office Expenses-$2,727-$2,727
Interest-$1,257-$1,257
Advertising$1,109--$1,109
Total Functional Expenses$168,384$40,853$1,160$210,397
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
No
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A draft is reviewed by the Treasurer and select Board members before being reviewed by the full Board.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

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

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation is determined by the Board through research on nonprofit salaries and benchmarking.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Public copies of the 990s are available at the Station and on GuideStar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Laney Bardeen
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5414932629
Signed
2022-11-01
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Monroe
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
4
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
accountability
Address
PO Box 2681, Albany, OR 97321
Preparer
Tom Birch CPA
Phone
5412495666
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XI response or note to any line in Part XI

“MFS transitioned from cash to accrual reporting for FASB compliance, accuracy, and transparency. The prior period adjustment noted on line 8 of page 12 refers to multiple material adjustments to the balance sheet to bring it into compliance with GAAP.”

General explanation attachment

“2021 Dark Skies InitiativeAuthorities on light pollution have been collecting long-term quantitative Sky Quality Meter (SQM) readings that indicate that Malheur Field Station may have the darkest night skies known to exist in the State of Oregon. Bortle Scale interpretations of astronomical observations rank MFS as having Class 1 (excellent) dark skies, the darkest in the State of Oregon, and one of four locations classified as Bortle 1 in the entire continental United States. Astrophotographic Evidence, the third assessment method, confirms these quantitative and qualitative determinations. MFS provides lodging and other services to amateur astronomers and starwatchers who visit to enjoy these dark skies. 2021 Catastrophic Disaster Relief InitiativeWorking with authorities to support response and recovery efforts, Malheur Field Station stands ready to function as a staging area by offering short-term emergency shelter and service of hot, nutritious meals to catastrophic disaster victims as they recover from the initial shock of displacement.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation is determined by the Board through research on nonprofit salaries and benchmarking.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4MFS transitioned from cash to accrual reporting for FASB compliance, accuracy, and transparency. The prior period adjustment noted on line 8 of page 12 refers to multiple material adjustments to the balance sheet to bring it into compliance with GAAP.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$391,954
Liabilities
$6,320
Net assets
$385,634
Revenue
$282,799
Expenses
$210,397
Net income
$72,402
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
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