Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory At Gothic, operating under the name Nature Science Partnership To Save, is located in Crested Butte, CO. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Nature Science Partnership To Save employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nature Science Partnership To Save 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, Nature Science Partnership To Save generated $6.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
ADVANCE THE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE THAT PROMOTES INFORMED STEWARDSHIP OF EARTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RMBL CONDUCTS FIELD RESEARCH ON A RANGE OF SUBJECTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, AND HYDROLOGY. SINCE 1928 RMBL SCIENTISTS HAVE PUBLISHED APPROXIMATELY 1800 PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS.
OTHER PROGRAM
RMBL LAYERS EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS ON TOP OF RESEARCH, PROVIDING UNIQUE FIELD-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING SUPPORTING SCHOOL PROGRAMS. RMBL PROVIDES UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES.
PHYSICAL PLANT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brian Wildes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Mcclean Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Blumstein Board President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elvia Melendez-Ackerman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lara Souza Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Avery Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,227,877 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,155,866 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,383,743 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,898,475 |
Investment income | $47,528 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$114,050 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,283,629 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $121,749 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $424,354 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,628 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,833,128 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $49,744 |
Other employee benefits | $8,483 |
Payroll taxes | $118,024 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $87,060 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,393 |
Office expenses | $199,280 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $141,948 |
Travel | $100,482 |
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 | $252,124 |
Insurance | $179,950 |
All other expenses | $365,156 |
Total functional expenses | $4,832,753 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,522,647 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $694,201 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,546,465 |
Accounts receivable, net | $408,625 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $21,130 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $56,553 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,700,529 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,587,613 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $369,970 |
Total assets | $15,907,733 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $171,302 |
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 | $97,496 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
Other liabilities | $272,474 |
Total liabilities | $691,272 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,515,121 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,701,340 |
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 | $15,907,733 |