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EIN 86-0686472

Biosphere Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Bishop
State
California
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
Description
The Biosphere Foundation's primary goal is to inspire intelligent use of Earth's natural resources and empower individuals to become leaders in biosphere stewardship. Its programs contribute to an existing body of knowledge about the biosphere and include research, fieldwork, and conservation efforts that work with land and sea biomes, such as coral reefs, mangroves, forests, and agriculture. The foundation also focuses on indicator species and communities associated with them. Its activities take place in Bishop, CA.
Also known as...
Planetary Coral Reef Foundation
Total revenues
$178,015
2023
Total expenses
$239,168
2023
Total assets
$975,765
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Biosphere Foundation

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.

Who funds Biosphere Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dalio FoundationRestricted To Support Coral Triangle Voyages$225,000
Ward Family FoundationGeneral Support$75,000
American Endowment FoundationEnvironmental$20,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Biosphere Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Mark van ThilloChief Operating Officer$27,000
Ron ClineTreasurer$0
Sophie KennOffice Administration$0
Abigail AllingPresident$27,000
Chris CookeDirector$20,000
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Biosphere Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$166,380
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$11,635
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$178,015

Form 990s for Biosphere Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-08-29990View PDF
2021-122022-11-16990View PDF
2020-122021-06-21990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from Dalio Foundation
November 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from American Endowment Foundation
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Research centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1254
Bishop, CA 93515
County
Inyo County, CA
Website URL
biospherefoundation.org/ 
Phone
(505) 280-1387
IRS details
EIN
86-0686472
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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