American Bryological & Lichenological Society Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (G99) the organization is classified as: Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Bryological & Lichenological Society Inc 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 06/2023, American Bryological & Lichenological Society Inc generated $131.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $97.5k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AMERICAN BRYOLOGICAL AND LICHENOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. IS DEVOTED TO THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE BIOLOGY OF BRYOPHYTES AND LICHEN- FORMING FUNGI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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JOURNALS: AMERICAN BRYOLOGICAL AND LICHENOLOGICAL SOCIETY PUBLISHED FOUR VOLUMES OF THEIR TWO JOURNALS, THE BRYOLOGIST AND EVANSIA.
AWARDS: THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED TWO PUBLICATIONS AS OUTSTANDING STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND PROVIDED THEM WITH A CASH REWARD AND A CERTIFICATE FOR THEIR EXCELLENT WORK. TWO STUDENTS WERE AWARDED THE ANDERSON & CRUM AWARD.
TRAVEL: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED TRAVEL SUPPORT FOR SEVEN STUDENTS/EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS TO ATTEND AND PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH AT THE ANNUAL ABLS MEETING OR THE "SEED-FREE PLANTS AT THE GENOMIC SCALE" COLLOQUIUM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jessica Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James P Bennett Finance Chai | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Catherine La Farge Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Haughland Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Lagreca Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Douglas Ladd Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $53 |
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 | $53 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,014 |
Investment income | $25,167 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $59,734 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $131,940 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,290 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $1,015 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,227 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $64 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $3,446 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,884 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $90 |
Total functional expenses | $97,528 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,917 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,003 |
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 | $1,219,106 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,300,026 |
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 | $1,300,026 |
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 | $1,300,026 |