Lepidopterists Society
- Assets
- $695.1k
- Revenue
- $13.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Founding
- 06/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7303020
Organization Overview
Lepidopterists Society, operating under the name The Lepidopterists Society, is located in Bakersfield, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lepidopterists Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Lepidopterists Society generated $13.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (45.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $95.2k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL AND NEWS, REGARDING CURRENT RESEARCH ON LEPIDOPTERA (BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS). THE JOURNAL IS A REFEREED PUBLICATION, AND THE NEWS CONTAINS OTHER PERTINENT STUDY ARTICLES. WHEN POSSIBLE, AN INTERNATIONAL MEETING TAKES PLACE YEARLY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLICATION OF REFEREED JOURNAL OF THE LEPIDOPTERISTS'' SOCIETY", 4 ISSUES YEARLY, AND "NEWS OF THE LEPIDOPTERISTS' SOCIETY" WITH ARTICLES REGARDING RESEARCH ASPECTS OF THE STUDY OF LEPIDOPTERA, PLUS ONE SEASON SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT SIGHTINGS AND COLLECTION RECORDS. ALL PUBLICATIONS WERE PRODUCED ON TIME AND WITHIN PREVIOUSLY SET BUDGET LIMITATIONS. THE ONLY REVENUE PRODUCED IS FROM MINIMAL PAGE CHARGES AVERAGING $25 PER PAGE IN THE REFEREED JOURNAL
MEMBERSHIP COSTS: MAILINGS, COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS, WEBSITE UPKEEP, ATTENDANCE AT ENTOMOLOGICAL CONFERENCES FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLICITY AND RECRUITMENT. PAYPAL AND CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES, OFFICE EXPENSES, BANKING FEES, STUDENT NEW MEMBER COLLECTING KITS, INCREASED OUTREACH AT MAJOR ENTOMOLOGICAL MEETINGS. THIS INCLUDES DONATIONS FOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIPS TO SUPPORT THE SCIENCE OF ENTOMOLOGY
STUDENT AWARDS, SALES OF MEMOIRS, BACK ISSUES AND SOCIETY T-SHIRTS. INCLUDES BIO-1 INCOME FOR FILE SHARING REFEREED ARTICLES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jean-Francois Landry President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Bettman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alma Solis Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ivonne Garzon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Van Nieukerken Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Grinter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $2,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $38,065 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,756 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,821 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $27,069 |
| Investment income | -$56,834 |
| 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 | $13,056 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,999 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $3,379 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $500 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $95,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,430 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $688,669 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $695,099 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $695,099 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $695,099 |