Maine Natural History Observatory in Gouldsboro, Maine (ME)
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| Maine Natural History Observatory | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 200718450 |
| Name of Organization | Maine Natural History Observatory |
| In Care of Name | Glen Mittelhauser |
| Address | 317 Guzzle Rd, Gouldsboro, ME 04607-3128 |
| Subsection | Educational Organization |
| Ruling Date | 05/2004 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 06/2014 |
| Assets | $1 to $9,999 |
| Income | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
| Asset Amount | $5,873 |
| Amount of Income | $88,693 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $88,693 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: Historical Societies, Related Historical Activities |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $88,693 (it was $140,040 in 2013)
| Maine Natural History Observatory: | $88,693 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $32,954 |
Assets in 2014: $5,873 (it was $29,016 in 2013)
| Maine Natural History Observatory: | $5,873 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $59,539 |
Expenses in 2014: $111,850
| Maine Natural History Observatory: | $111,850 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $21,061 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2014: 0.8
| This organization: | 0.8 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 0.9 |
Grants share in income in 2014: 91.4%
| Maine Natural History Observatory: | 91.4% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 2.1% |
Revenue for 2014
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $86,103 | $140,040 | $88,693 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $83,662 | $138,400 | $81,034 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $56 | $13 | $12 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $2,385 | $1,627 | $7,647 |
| Gross income from gaming | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross income from fundraising events | $2,385 | $1,627 | $7,647 |
| Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $86,350 | $133,044 | $111,850 |
| Total net assets | $17,700 | $24,696 | $1,539 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-247 | $6,996 | $-23,157 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $17,947 | $17,700 | $24,696 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $24,696 | $1,539 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $26,410 | $29,016 | $5,873 |
| Total liabilities | $8,710 | $4,320 | $4,334 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $17,700 | $24,696 | $1,539 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2014) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2010 - 2014) | |
| 2010 - 2014 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $458,108 |
| Subtotal Support | $458,108 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $458,108 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $0 |
| Total Support | $458,241 |
| Public Support | $458,108 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $133 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $0 |
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