INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROETHOLOGY

EIN: 330103940 501(c)(3)

Glen Allen, VA

Total Revenue
$38,273
Total Expenses
$49,309
Total Assets
$622,739
Net Assets
$622,739
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Karen Mesce
Phone
7852892056
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROETHOLOGY, founded in 1985, is a micro nonprofit that reported $38K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 67% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $49K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

The purpose of the society is to advance the understanding of the neural bases of behavior in all animals, vertebrate and invertebrate. To this end, the society promotes Neuroethology by publishing newsletters; maintaining a membership list to foster communication; sponsoring educational opportunities for students from developing nations; providing research and travel support in the form of grants and awards to members, especially young trainees; and holding the biennial International Congress of Neuroethology to allow the exchange of scientific information.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,250 Revenue: $0

The sum of $7250 was used for research grants/awards for 6 recipients who are non-US citizens. This includes $2500 for a Konishi Neuroethology Research Award, $2000 for Diversity Awards, and $2750...

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The sum of $7250 was used for research grants/awards for 6 recipients who are non-US citizens. This includes $2500 for a Konishi Neuroethology Research Award, $2000 for Diversity Awards, and $2750 for Heiligenberg Student Travel Awards to attend scientific conferences pertinent to the theme of neuroethology.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,200 Revenue: $0

The sum of $13,200 was used for research grants/awards for 8 recipients who are US citizens. This includes $10,000 for Konishi Neuroethology Research Awards, $1000 for the Capranica Award, and $2200...

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The sum of $13,200 was used for research grants/awards for 8 recipients who are US citizens. This includes $10,000 for Konishi Neuroethology Research Awards, $1000 for the Capranica Award, and $2200 for Heiligenberg Student Travel Awards for travel to conferences pertinent to the theme of neuroethology.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Hosted online webinars on the theme of the future of neuroethology. Organizers and presenters were volunteers (not reimbursed). Two webinars were hosted in 2023.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,991
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $17,282
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $38,273

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,450
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $20,450
Other Expenses $28,859
TOTAL EXPENSES $49,309

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $38,273 $115,885 -0.7%
Expenses $49,309 $46,261 +0.1%
Net Income $-11,036 $69,624 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
35

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Karen Mesce President 6
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Eric Warrant Past President 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Moss President-Elect 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Susan Fahrbach Treasurer 4
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Gabriella Wolfe Secretary 4
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $38,273 $49,309 $622,739 $-11,036
2022 $115,885 $46,261 $590,529 $69,624
2021 $83,710 $31,732 $598,326 $51,978
2020 $37,723 $36,734 $575,778 $989
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