Council For Biotechnology Information is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (G92) the organization is classified as: Biomedicine & Bioengineering, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. Council For Biotechnology Information is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2019, Council For Biotechnology Information generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2019. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (29.6%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Council For Biotechnology Information has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $3,353,123. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION ABOUT ITS BENEFITS AND SAFETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GMO ANSWERS - CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND EXPENDED OUTREACH FOR THE GMO ANSWERS PROGRAM AND WEBSITE
EXTERNAL VOICES - WORKED WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kathy Shelton Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Michael Stebbins Director Of External Engag | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Tiffany Atwell Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Charles Baxter Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Rick Van Genderen Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Phil Miller Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Jellyfish Us Limited It Consultants | 12/30/19 | $424,661 |
Ketchum Inc Public Relations Consultants | 12/30/19 | $549,563 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,025,501 |
Investment income | $972 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,818 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,024,655 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,700 |
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. | $140,297 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,472 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,283 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $30,821 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $56,141 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $589,913 |
Advertising and promotion | $447,685 |
Office expenses | $21,128 |
Information technology | $299,797 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,762 |
Travel | $21,112 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,941 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $133,859 |
Insurance | $10,791 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,843,702 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Council For Biotechnology Information has awarded $10,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE GENERAL MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF THE GLOBAL FARMER NETWORK: SERVING AS A MESSAGE DELIVERY SYSTEM VOICED BY CREDIBLE AND ARTICULATE FARMERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD IN SUPPORT OF FREE TRADE AND ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY. | $5,000 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE NASDA ANNUAL MEETING: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE (NASDA) GROWS AND ENHANCES AGRICULTURE BY FORGING PARTNERSHIPS AND CREATING CONSENSUS TO ACHIEVE SOUND POLICY OUTCOMES BETWEEN STATE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AND STAKEHOLDERS. NASDA IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WHICH REPRESENTS THE ELECTED AND APPOINTED COMMISSIONERS, SECRETARIES, AND DIRECTORS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE IN ALL FIFTY STATES AND FOUR U.S. TERRITORIES. | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Biophysical Society Rockville, MD | $21,767,056 | $3,664,185 |
Biomedical Engineering Society Landover, MD | $5,416,351 | $1,962,759 |
Council For Biotechnology Information Washington, DC | $0 | $2,024,655 |
American Institute For Medical And Bioligical Engineering Washington, DC | $4,121,997 | $963,729 |
Arm Foundation For Regenerative Medicine Education & Research Baltimore, MD | $214,306 | $493,318 |
Schmincke Research Alliance Inc Towson, MD | $666,033 | $89,819 |
Virginia Biomedical Association Chesapeake, VA | $32,214 | $0 |