ISEM Inc

EIN: 752731238 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Dallas, TX

Total Revenue
$119,322
Total Expenses
$218,842
Total Assets
$1,731,569
Net Assets
$1,576,233
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Louis L Jacobs Dr
Phone
2147682425
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ISEM Inc, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $119K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $219K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 83% operating deficit.

Mission

Provide support, education and outreach in the earth science arena.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $94,067 Revenue: $38,000

Multiple paleontological, anthropological & geological projects (domestic & international). This includes an agreement with the Smithsonian to open an exhibit in 2018, which culminates 10 years of...

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Multiple paleontological, anthropological & geological projects (domestic & international). This includes an agreement with the Smithsonian to open an exhibit in 2018, which culminates 10 years of cross-continent, cross-country, and cross-disciplines. The exhibit has been extended 4 times, and is in the process of becoming a traveling exhibit.

Program 2
Expenses: $70,213 Revenue: $61,500

Provide continuing education and conferences in the earth sciences for students & faculty.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,644

Support of Shuler Museum by expanding and modernizing the Shuler Museum and Archaelogical Research Collection by conducting research analysis, digitizing records and imaging and invenorying data for...

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Support of Shuler Museum by expanding and modernizing the Shuler Museum and Archaelogical Research Collection by conducting research analysis, digitizing records and imaging and invenorying data for increased accessibility for research purposes. This includes funding of 2 ISEM Fellows for two years.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $119,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $322
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $119,322

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $122,340
Fundraising Expenses $3,308
Program Expenses $169,924
Other Expenses $96,502
TOTAL EXPENSES $218,842

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $119,322 $88,380 +0.4%
Expenses $218,842 $414,594 -0.5%
Net Income $-99,520 $-326,214 -0.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Michael C Forrest Chairman 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James A Gibbs Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bobby B Lyle Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Meurer Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carter Montgomery Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Davis Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heather DeShon Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Neely Myers Trustee 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Louis L Jacobs CEO 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Nancy B Allender CFO 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Diana Vineyard Secretary 0.00
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 $119,322 $218,842 $1,731,569 $-99,520
2024 $88,380 $414,594 $1,653,497 $-326,214
2023 $194,364 $306,361 $1,767,694 $-111,997
2022 $103,463 $218,056 $1,628,800 $-114,593
2021 $83,434 $203,736 $2,214,410 $-120,302
2020 $127,669 $191,425 $2,256,102 $-63,756
2020 $74,169 $190,568 $2,256,102 $-116,399
2019 $168,911 $224,792 $2,190,098 $-55,881
2018 $273,542 $391,208 $2,024,287 $-117,666
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