Sunflower Star Laboratory

EIN: 873957769 501(c)(3) Environment

MOSS LANDING, CA

Total Revenue
$299,106
Total Expenses
$112,103
Total Assets
$212,378
Net Assets
$211,693
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Reuven Bank
Phone
5107087622
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Sunflower Star Laboratory, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $299K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $187K, a strong 63% operating margin.

Mission

Sunflower Star Labotory leads research and conservation to recover the sunflower star, building kelp forest resilience within our communities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $88,777

EXPANDED PYCNOPODIA RECOVERY WORKING GROUP. INCLUDES COLLABORATING WITH FELLOW RESEARCHERS, LOCATING SPECIMENS. FACILITED 1ST CRYOPRESERVATION TRIALS. HOSTED PYCNO PARTNER MEETING - 1ST MEETING OF...

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EXPANDED PYCNOPODIA RECOVERY WORKING GROUP. INCLUDES COLLABORATING WITH FELLOW RESEARCHERS, LOCATING SPECIMENS. FACILITED 1ST CRYOPRESERVATION TRIALS. HOSTED PYCNO PARTNER MEETING - 1ST MEETING OF ALL PYCNO RESEARCHERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,574

BUILT ONE MORE WET TABLE SETTLED & GREW 240 BAT STARS, PURPLE URCHIN TRIALS ONGOING. 19 LAB TOURS & 31 OUTREACH EVENTS. ONBORADED 15 VOLUNTEERS & COMPLETED OUR 1ST SUMMER INTERSHIP.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,400

FUNDED INTERN AT MINORITIES IN AQUACULTURE. SSL IS COMMITTED TO GROWING, NEXT GENERATION OF ECHINODERM AQUACULTURE EXPERTS BY PARTNERING WITH INSTITUTIONS, DONORS & SPECIALISTS TO CREATE INTERSHIPS...

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FUNDED INTERN AT MINORITIES IN AQUACULTURE. SSL IS COMMITTED TO GROWING, NEXT GENERATION OF ECHINODERM AQUACULTURE EXPERTS BY PARTNERING WITH INSTITUTIONS, DONORS & SPECIALISTS TO CREATE INTERSHIPS TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $285,001
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,310
Other Revenue $795
TOTAL REVENUE $299,106

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,400
Salaries & Benefits $26,085
Fundraising Expenses $3,643
Program Expenses $105,751
Other Expenses $77,618
TOTAL EXPENSES $112,103

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $299,106 N/A N/A
Expenses $112,103 N/A N/A
Net Income $187,003 N/A N/A
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

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
$26,085
Total Directors
8
$26,085
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ashley Kidd Project Mgr. 20.00
Officer Director
$26,085 $0 $26,085
Reuven Bank Chairman 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pricilla Martin Treasurer 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Chen Allen Secretary 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Kim Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jan Freiwald Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rosie Arathoon Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Frey Director 1.00
Director
$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
2024 $299,106 $112,103 $212,378 $187,003
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