Project Apis M
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 01/2008
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 20-8345956
Organization Overview
Project Apis M is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Project Apis M employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Apis M is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Project Apis M generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Project Apis M has awarded 122 individual grants totaling $6,852,603. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FUND AND DIRECT RESEARCH AND EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HONEY BEE HEALTH AND VITALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH FUNDING PROJECT APIS M., INC. IS THE GO-TO ORGANIZATION AT THE INTERFACE OF HONEY BEES AND POLLINATED CROPS. SINCE 2006, THE ORGANIZATION HAS INFUSED OVER 11 MILLION INTO HONEY BEE RESEARCH TO PROVIDE HEALTHIER BEES, RESULTING IN BETTER POLLINATION AND INCREASED CROP YIELDS FOR THE GROWER, AND LOWER LOSSES AND BETTER HONEY PRODUCTION FOR THE BEEKEEPER. PROJECT APIS M. WORKS CLOSELY WITH COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPERS, GROWERS, AND TOP BEE SCIENTISTS IN THE USA AND CANADA TO DIRECT STRATEGIC RESEARCH EFFORTS FOCUSED ON PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)
RESEARCH FUNDING PROJECT APIS M., INC. IS THE GO-TO ORGANIZATION AT THE INTERFACE OF HONEY BEES AND POLLINATED CROPS. SINCE 2006, THE ORGANIZATION HAS INFUSED OVER 11 MILLION INTO HONEY BEE RESEARCH TO PROVIDE HEALTHIER BEES, RESULTING IN BETTER POLLINATION AND INCREASED CROP YIELDS FOR THE GROWER, AND LOWER LOSSES AND BETTER HONEY PRODUCTION FOR THE BEEKEEPER. PROJECT APIS M. WORKS CLOSELY WITH COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPERS, GROWERS, AND TOP BEE SCIENTISTS IN THE USA AND CANADA TO DIRECT STRATEGIC RESEARCH EFFORTS FOCUSED ON PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.)
PAM RESEARCH VARROA MITES OCCUR IN ALL U.S. HONEY BEE COLONIES AND TYPICALLY KILL OR DAMAGE BEES IF NOT CONTROLLED. THE MITES ARE MANAGED WITH IN-HIVE CHEMICAL TREATMENTS, BUT THERE ARE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS APPROACH. A DESIRABLE ALTERNATIVE IS TO USE BEES THAT HAVE GENETICALLY BASED MITE RESISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATIONS PROJECT, MANAGED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, IS BREEDING AND IMPROVING A POPULATION OF HILO BEES THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT RESISTANCE TO VARROA. AS THE POPULATION STABILIZES, WE ARE CAREFULLY TESTING INITIAL INTRODUCTIONS TO THE COMMERCIAL BEE KEEPING INDUSTRY.
PAM RESEARCH VARROA MITES OCCUR IN ALL U.S. HONEY BEE COLONIES AND TYPICALLY KILL OR DAMAGE BEES IF NOT CONTROLLED. THE MITES ARE MANAGED WITH IN-HIVE CHEMICAL TREATMENTS, BUT THERE ARE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS APPROACH. A DESIRABLE ALTERNATIVE IS TO USE BEES THAT HAVE GENETICALLY BASED MITE RESISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATIONS PROJECT, MANAGED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, IS BREEDING AND IMPROVING A POPULATION OF HILO BEES THAT HAS SIGNIFICANT RESISTANCE TO VARROA. AS THE POPULATION STABILIZES, WE ARE CAREFULLY TESTING INITIAL INTRODUCTIONS TO THE COMMERCIAL BEE KEEPING INDUSTRY.
SEEDS FOR BEES SEEDS FOR BEES ENCOURAGES THE USE OF COVER CROPS TO INCREASE THE DENSITY, DIVERSITY, AND DURATION OF BEE FORAGE IN CALIFORNIA ORCHARDS, FARMS, AND VINEYARDS, WHILE IMPROVING SOIL HEALTH. THE SEED MIXES AVAILABLE THROUGH SEEDS FOR BEES ARE DESIGNED TO BLOOM AT CRITICAL TIMES OF THE YEAR WHEN NATURAL FORAGE IS SCARCE BUT MANAGED AND NATIVE BEES ARE ACTIVE. SEEDS FOR BEES SERVES THE NEEDS OF BEES, BEEKEEPERS, AND GROWERS, INCREASING SUSTAINABILITY OF POLLINATION AND AGRICULTURE. IN FY23, THE SEEDS FOR BEES PROGRAM WORKED WITH 275 CALIFORNIA GROWERS TO PLANT OVER 11,500 ACRES OF COVER CROP.
SEEDS FOR BEES SEEDS FOR BEES ENCOURAGES THE USE OF COVER CROPS TO INCREASE THE DENSITY, DIVERSITY, AND DURATION OF BEE FORAGE IN CALIFORNIA ORCHARDS, FARMS, AND VINEYARDS, WHILE IMPROVING SOIL HEALTH. THE SEED MIXES AVAILABLE THROUGH SEEDS FOR BEES ARE DESIGNED TO BLOOM AT CRITICAL TIMES OF THE YEAR WHEN NATURAL FORAGE IS SCARCE BUT MANAGED AND NATIVE BEES ARE ACTIVE. SEEDS FOR BEES SERVES THE NEEDS OF BEES, BEEKEEPERS, AND GROWERS, INCREASING SUSTAINABILITY OF POLLINATION AND AGRICULTURE. IN FY23, THE SEEDS FOR BEES PROGRAM WORKED WITH 275 CALIFORNIA GROWERS TO PLANT OVER 11,500 ACRES OF COVER CROP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danielle Downey Executive Di | Officer | 50 | $126,143 |
Zac Browning Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
George Hansen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Miller Treasurer/se | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Mendes Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Gordon Wardell Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $199,839 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,258,935 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,458,774 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $169,292 |
| Investment income | $12,509 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,640,575 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,718,663 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $120,192 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $150,676 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,169 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $254,971 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,734 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,174 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,693 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $45,300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,617 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,528 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,651 |
| Office expenses | $9,157 |
| Information technology | $21,689 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $23,322 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,499 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,284 |
| All other expenses | $2,984 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,522,637 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,659,455 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $557,261 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $151,427 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,368,143 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,734 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $43,794 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $187,528 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $374,174 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,806,441 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,368,143 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Project Apis M has awarded $2,789,564 in support to 38 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AUBURN UNIVERSITYDEPARTMENT OF ENTOMOLOGY PURPOSE: HONEY BEE RESEARCH | $25,000 |
BEE INFORMED PARTNERSHIP PURPOSE: HONEY BEE RESEARCH | $250,132 |
BARNARD COLLEGE PURPOSE: HONEY BEE RESEARCH | $29,040 |
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: HONEY BEE RESEARCH | $10,303 |
INDIANA UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION PURPOSE: HONEY BEE RESEARCH | $75,000 |
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITYSPONSORED PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING PURPOSE: HONEY BEE RESEARCH | $42,278 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Project Apis M Salt Lake City, UT | $2,368,143 | $1,640,575 |
Zoology Foundation At Crooked Willow Farms Larkspur, CO | $21,867,129 | $301,897 |
Paula And Cabot Sedgwick Family Foundation Nogales, AZ | $11,090,069 | $233,626 |
Food Resource Group Phoenix, AZ | $14,059 | $0 |
Pikes Peak Makerspace Colorado Springs, CO | $61,919 | $0 |
Agribusiness Freedom Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $28,419 | $93,025 |
Project Fare Inc Boise, ID | $301 | $0 |