Arctic Research Consortium Of The United States Incorporated is located in Fairbanks, AK. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Arctic Research Consortium Of The United States Incorporated employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arctic Research Consortium Of The United States Incorporated 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 09/2023, Arctic Research Consortium Of The United States Incorporated generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 4 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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ARCUS FACILITATES CROSS-BOUNDARY ARCTIC KNOWLEDGE RESEARCH COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION IN THE US AND WITH PARTNERS ACROSS THE GLOBE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CORE SUPPORT: CORE SUPPORT INCLUDED THE TECHNOLOGICAL AND MANAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE PERSONNEL COMPUTER SERVICES ETC. THAT SUPPORTS INFORMATION AND OUTREACH NETWORKING AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS TASKS ACROSS THE DISCIPLINARY ORGANIZATIONAL SECTOR CULTURAL AND GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF ARCTIC RESEARCH. IN ADDITION ARCUS ANALYZED THE PATTERNS OF PARTICIPATION IN OUR ACTIVITIES TO ASSESS PATTERNS AND GAPS OF ATTENDEES WITHIN OUR PROJECTS.
OUTREACH AND INFORMATION: KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED THE ARCTICINFO EMAIL LIST WITH OVER 3,700 SUBSCRIBERS AND A POLAR EDUCATION EMAIL LIST A CALENDAR OF ARCTIC RESEARCH EVENTS THE WITNESS THE ARCTIC NEWSLETTERS WITH OVER 8,700 SUBSCRIBERS A RESEARCH WEBINAR SERIES A CONDUCTING RESEARCH WITH NORTHERN COMMUNITIES ONLINE RESOURCE,AND MANAGING A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC WEBSITE. IN ADDITION ARCUS CONTINUED PLANNING FOR AN IN-PERSON EVENT HELD OCTOBER 2023 BERINGIA DAYS 2023: BUILDING BRIDGES FOR SHARED CONSERVATION AND CULTURAL GOALS.
US ARCTIC SCIENCE SUPPORT AND COORDINATION: AS PART OF THIS CATEGORY ARCUS LED AND MANAGED THE SEA ICE FOR WALRUS OUTLOOK PROGRAM WHICH COMBINES EXPERT INDIGENOUS OBSERVATIONS WITH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FORECASTS ON WEATHER AND SEA-ICE CONDITIONS. IN ADDITION ARCUS COLLABORATED WITH THE U.S. INTERAGENCY ARCTIC RESEARCH POLICY COMMITTEE IARPC TO BRING RESEARCH COMMUNITY PERSPECTIVES TO THEIR ACTIVITIES; MANAGED PROGRAMS FOR EARLY CAREER TRAVEL AWARDS AND AN INDIGENOUS SCHOLARS PROGRAM; MANAGED SEVERAL VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE COLLABORATION AROUND COMMUNITY AND CITIZEN SCIENCE IN THE FAR NORTH; MANAGED A COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM AT THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION FALL 2022 CONFERENCE; AND LED OTHER NETWORKING EVENTS INCLUDING THOSE TO DEVELOP A SHARED RESEARCH AGENDA BETWEEN ALASKA AND MAINE. ARCUS ALSO COORDINATED THE SEA ICE PREDICTION NETWORK SIPN PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC SEA-ICE FORECASTS USING A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Cairns President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Webley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kaare Sikuaq Erickson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Raymond Yakoubian Executive Committee Member-At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cheryl Rosa Executive Committee Member-At-Large | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacey Fritz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Elizaabeth Weinberg Consultant | 9/29/23 | $104,657 |
Sorina Stalla Consultant | 9/29/23 | $129,400 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $18,650 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $398 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,048 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,850,157 |
Investment income | $2,910 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,872,115 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $115,436 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,385 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $765,424 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,259 |
Other employee benefits | $349,760 |
Payroll taxes | $79,253 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $314,522 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $29,536 |
Information technology | $67,918 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $74,203 |
Travel | $111,459 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $38,457 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,119 |
All other expenses | $12,004 |
Total functional expenses | $2,047,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $459,345 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $322,248 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,909 |
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 | $55,416 |
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 | $852,918 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $166,648 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $497,859 |
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 | $664,507 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,411 |
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 | $852,918 |
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