Polar Oceans Research Group is located in Sheridan, MT. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Polar Oceans Research Group employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Polar Oceans Research Group 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 09/2021, Polar Oceans Research Group generated $58.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (26.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $128.8k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES IN ANTARTICA; COLLABORATIVE FIELD RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS PERFORMED BY TECHNICIANS AND STUDENTS; PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPTS FOR PUBLICATION IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS; ON-GOING IMPLEMENTATION OF VENUES TO BRING RESEARCH FINDINGS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH MUSEUMS, POPULAR ARTICLES, AND A WEB-BASED K-12 OUTREACH THAT IS INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr William R Fraser Director | 40 | $46,908 | |
Ms Donna L Patterson Director | 40 | $46,908 | |
Mr Mark Lefens Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $48,019 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $19 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $58,038 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $93,506 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,185 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,836 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,640 |
Other expenses | $27,609 |
Total expenses | $128,776 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $267,922 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $267,922 |
Total liabilities | $26 |
Net assets or fund balances | $267,896 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Polar Oceans Research Group has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI PURPOSE: Conservation Support | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Yellowstone Ecological Research Center Bozeman, MT | $33,730 | $138,957 |
Polar Oceans Research Group Sheridan, MT | $267,922 | $0 |
Ecosystem Management Research Institute Seeley Lake, MT | $43,691 | $0 |
Clean Water Legacy Rapid City, SD | $47,170 | $0 |
Eastern So Dak Soil And Water Research Farm Inc Beresford, SD | $297,534 | $0 |
Crown Of The Continent Institute Whitefish, MT | $10,433 | $0 |