BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION

EIN: 860686472 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

BISHOP, CA

Total Revenue
$208,578
Total Expenses
$246,328
Total Assets
$947,855
Net Assets
$947,855
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
5052801387
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION FORMERLY PLANETARY CORAL REEF FOUNDATION, founded in 1991, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $209K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $246K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR PIRMARY GOAL IS TO INSPIRE INTELLIGENT USE OF OUR EARTH'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND EMPOWER INDVIDUALS TO BECOME LEADERS IN BIOSPHERE STEWARDSHIP. OUR PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO AN EXISTING BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE BIOSPHERE AND INCLUDED RESEARCH, FIELDWORK, AND EDUCATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $205,718

THE PROJECTS WORK WITH LAND AND SEA BIOMES, INCLUDING CORAL REEFS, MANGROVES, FORESTS, AND AGRICULTURE, AS WELL AS THE INDICATOR SPECIES AND COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. AT BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION...

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THE PROJECTS WORK WITH LAND AND SEA BIOMES, INCLUDING CORAL REEFS, MANGROVES, FORESTS, AND AGRICULTURE, AS WELL AS THE INDICATOR SPECIES AND COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. AT BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION WE CARRY OUT RESEARCH, CONSERVATION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $191,059
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $17,519
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $208,578

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $60,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $205,718
Other Expenses $186,328
TOTAL EXPENSES $246,328

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $208,578 $178,015 +0.2%
Expenses $246,328 $239,168 +0.0%
Net Income $-37,750 $-61,153 -0.4%
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
10
Independent Members
10
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
4
$60,000
Total Directors
7
$60,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS COOKE Director 0.00
Officer Director
$20,000 $0 $20,000
ABIGAIL ALLING President 0.00
Officer Director
$20,000 $0 $20,000
MARK VAN THILLO COO 0.00
Officer Director
$20,000 $0 $20,000
WILL TRAVIS Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY WARD Chairman 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMERALD STARR Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE WATT Secretary 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON CLINE Treasurer 0.00
$0 $0 $0
ANU DATTA DIRECTOR/TRUSTE 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $208,578 $246,328 $947,855 $-37,750
2023 $178,015 $239,168 $975,765 $-61,153
2022 $394,613 $337,133 $1,025,519 $57,480
2021 $177,850 $372,816 $971,573 $-194,966
2020 $155,693 $290,486 $1,166,537 $-134,793
2019 $345,105 $354,300 $1,318,445 $-9,195
2019 $345,105 $354,300 $1,318,445 $-9,195
2018 $431,381 $393,751 $1,264,733 $37,630
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