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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)MOLLUSCAN SCIENCE FOUNDATION, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $3.9M, a strong 93% operating margin.
THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SEASHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY.
THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, AND SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SEASHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE...
THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO ADVANCE THE STUDY, PRESERVATION, AND SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SEASHELLS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSION AND DIRECT OBSERVATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF, AND FOSTER A LASTING FASCINATION WITH, MOLLUSKS. A KEY STARTING POINT FOR THIS MISSION IS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTION WITH SHELLS ("SHELLS IN HAND"). (FULL STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O)
THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF, AND FOSTER A LASTING FASCINATION WITH, MOLLUSKS. A KEY STARTING POINT FOR THIS MISSION IS EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL. TO THAT END, THE FOUNDATION...
THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF, AND FOSTER A LASTING FASCINATION WITH, MOLLUSKS. A KEY STARTING POINT FOR THIS MISSION IS EDUCATION AT THE SCHOOL LEVEL. TO THAT END, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS RANGING FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CURIOSITY, APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH DIRECT INTERACTION WITH SHELLS ("SHELLS IN HAND"). SHELLS SERVE AS IDEAL NATURAL HISTORY TEACHING TOOLS, AS THEY CAN BE SAFELY DISTRIBUTED IN CLASSROOM SETTINGS WITHOUT THE RISK OF ALLERGIC REACTIONS OR OTHER CONCERNS OFTEN ASSOCIATED WITH LIVING OR ORGANIC SPECIMENS. (FULL STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O)
A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN TO ENCOURAGE AMATEUR CONCHOLOGISTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH. THESE EFFORTS, ALONG WITH HIGHLIGHTED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES, ARE FEATURED...
A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN TO ENCOURAGE AMATEUR CONCHOLOGISTS AND OTHER CONTRIBUTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH. THESE EFFORTS, ALONG WITH HIGHLIGHTED SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES, ARE FEATURED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THE WEBSITE SHOWCASES NOT ONLY RESEARCH PRODUCED BY BOARD MEMBERS AND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS, BUT ALSO CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE BROADER COMMUNITY. IT INCLUDES FEATURED ARTWORK, A COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE OF MANUSCRIPTS, AND CURATED RESEARCH CONTENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD. IN ADDITION TO FORMAL PUBLICATIONS, THESE ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED THROUGH REGULARLY UPDATED WEBSITE POSTINGS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HIGHLIGHTS MANY OF THE EXPEDITIONS IT SPONSORS, FURTHER SUPPORTING EDUCATION, DISCOVERY, AND COLLABORATION IN THE FIELD OF MALACOLOGY.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2025 | 2024 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $4,141,578 | $5,202,863 | -0.2% |
| Expenses | $287,580 | $259,492 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $3,853,998 | $4,943,371 | -0.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| MICHAEL A MONT | PRESIDENT | 10.00 |
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| JUDITH GALE | VICE PRESIDE | 12.50 |
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$5,019 | $0 | $5,019 |
| JEAN PRELLER | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN CROSS | TREASURER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NIPUN SODHI | MEMBER AT LA | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,141,578 | $287,580 | $30,386,145 | $3,853,998 |
| 2024 | $5,202,863 | $259,492 | $26,532,147 | $4,943,371 |
| 2023 | $2,383,369 | $267,237 | $21,588,776 | $2,116,132 |
| 2022 | $2,487,417 | $284,898 | $19,472,644 | $2,202,519 |
| 2021 | $2,816,927 | $258,680 | $17,270,125 | $2,558,247 |
| 2020 | $2,104,050 | $76,933 | $14,711,878 | $2,027,117 |
| 2019 | $2,718,392 | $90,911 | $12,695,761 | $2,627,481 |
| 2018 | $2,703,374 | $237,964 | $10,057,280 | $2,465,410 |
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