The Rna Society is located in Mclean, VA. The organization was established in 1995. 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. Rna 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 12/2021, Rna Society generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $747.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RNA SOCIETY (THE "SOCIETY") IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OPERATING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING THE FIELD OF RNA RESEARCH. THE SOCIETY GENERATES REVENUES PRIMARILY FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES, PUBLISHER SUPPORT, AND HOLDING AN ANNUAL MEETING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE RNA SOCIETY JOURNAL IS A SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION WHICH SERVES AS AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR PUBLISHING ORIGINAL REPORTS ON RNA RESEARCH IN THE BROADEST SENSE. IT IS A MONTHLY JOURNAL WHICH PROVIDES RAPID PUBLICATION OF SIGNIFICANT ORIGINAL RESEARCH IN ALL AREAS OF RNA STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN EUKARYOTIC, PROKARYOTIC, AND VIRAL SYSTEMS.
THE RNA SOCIETY'S ANNUAL MEETING BRINGS TOGETHER SCIENTISTS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD TO LEARN THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF RIBONUCLEIC ACIDS.
THE RNA SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS MEMBERSHIP TO THESE RESEARCHERS WORKING IN THE FIELD OF RIBONUCLEIC ACIDS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO COMMUNITY AND LOCAL MEETINGS TO ENCOURAGE NETWORKING AMONG RESEARCHERS IN SPECIFIC GEOGRAPHIC AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristian Baker CEO | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $51,500 |
Wen Ding CFO | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $8,000 |
Hua Lou Secretary- I | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,250 |
Brenda Peculis Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $1,688 |
Evelyn Jabri Past CFO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $1,639 |
Maria Carmo-Fonseca President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
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 | $38,050 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $831,953 |
Investment income | $15,377 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $196,678 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,082,058 |
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. | $25,724 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $9,900 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,077 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,077 |
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 | $66,453 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,867 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,339 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,709 |
Fees for services: Other | $166,573 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,140 |
Office expenses | $161,364 |
Information technology | $15,031 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $17,949 |
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 | $2,416 |
All other expenses | $3,186 |
Total functional expenses | $747,483 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $238,746 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $501,045 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $149,381 |
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 | $88,188 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,586,999 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,564,359 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,619 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $168,527 |
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 | $185,146 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,376,499 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,714 |
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 | $3,564,359 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Rna Society has recieved totaling $21,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $21,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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International Bioresources Group Manassas, VA | $12,118,539 | $31,000,000 |
North Carolina Biotechnology Center Research Triangle Park, NC | $36,440,488 | $16,619,048 |
Pacific Institute For Research And Evaluation Beltsville, MD | $11,378,296 | $15,441,152 |
Federation Of American Societies For Experimental Biology Rockville, MD | $23,764,452 | $12,011,053 |
American Society For Cell Biology Rockville, MD | $13,840,317 | $4,790,669 |
American Institute Of Biological Sciences Inc Herndon, VA | $3,358,341 | $2,793,916 |
Jrs Biodiversity Foundation Arlington, VA | $55,350,781 | $4,706,989 |
International Life Sciences Institute Washington, DC | $10,642,459 | $1,612,956 |
The Human Factors & Ergonomics Society Washington, DC | $1,795,497 | $1,811,107 |
Bionexus Foundation Inc Manassas, VA | $276,986,981 | $50,742,953 |
Microscopy Society Of America Reston, VA | $4,414,815 | $1,509,742 |
Us Term Limits Foundation Washington, DC | $831,295 | $2,387,689 |