Society Of Ethnobiology Inc in Tacoma, Washington (WA)

Society Of Ethnobiology Inc
Employer Identification Number (EIN)	942782288
Name of Organization	Society Of Ethnobiology Inc
Address	1500 N Warner St Ste Cmb 1092, Tacoma, WA 98416-5000
Activities	Other scientific research activities, Described in section 509(a)(2) of the Code
Subsection	Educational Organization
Ruling Date	02/1982
Deductibility	Contributions are deductible
Foundation	Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public
Organization	Corporation
Exempt Organization Status	Unconditional Exemption
Tax Period	04/2014
Assets	$100,000 to $499,999
Income	$25,000 to $99,999
Filing Requirement	990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Asset Amount	$180,466
Amount of Income	$50,086
Form 990 Revenue Amount	$50,086
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE)	Arts, Culture and Humanities: Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis

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Amount of income in 2014: $50,086 (it was $61,412 in 2013)

Society Of Ethnobiology Inc:	$50,086
Other organizations performing similar types of work:	$235,702

Assets in 2014: $180,466 (it was $190,793 in 2013)

This organization:	$180,466
Other organizations performing similar types of work:	$291,825

Expenses in 2014: $60,353

This organization:	$60,353
Other organizations performing similar types of work:	$106,597

Income to expenses ratio in 2014: 0.8

This organization:	0.8
Other organizations performing similar types of work:	2.2

Grants share in income in 2014: 8.9%

Society Of Ethnobiology Inc:	8.9%
Other organizations performing similar types of work:	90.1%

Financial snapshot ($)

Revenue for 2014

Support schedule

	2012	2013	2014
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
Total revenue	$55,314	$56,590	$50,086
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received	$11,679	$9,630	$4,437
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts	$0	$0	$22,175
Membership dues and assessments	$29,736	$19,313	$21,469
Investment income	$266	$201	$377
Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory	$-2,893	$5,290	$0
Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events	$0	$0	$0
Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory	$16,526	$22,156	$0
Other revenue	$0	$0	$1,626
Total expenses	$34,905	$40,194	$60,353
Total net assets	$174,397	$190,793	$180,466
Excess/Deficit for the year	$20,409	$16,396	$-10,266
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year	$153,988	$174,397	$190,732
Other changes in net assets or fund balances	$0	$0	$0
Net assets or fund balances at end of year		$190,793	$180,466

	2012	2013	2014
Balance Sheets
Total assets	$174,397	$190,793	$180,466
Total liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Net assets or fund balances	$174,397	$190,793	$180,466

	2012	2013	2014
Other Information
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS?		No	No
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents?		No	No
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities	No	No	No
Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year?		No	No
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year?		No	No
Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect		$0	$0
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?		No	No
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?		No	No
Total amount involved		$0	$0
Initiation fees and capital contributions	$0	$0	$0
Gross receipts for public use of club facilities	$0	$0	$0
Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?		No	No
At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?		No	No

Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2014)
The organization is not a private foundation because it is:	An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3 % of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975
Number of organizations supported	0
Sum of amounts of support	$0

	2010 - 2014 Total
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (for 2010 - 2014)
Public support	$221,974
Subtotal	$268,463
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received	$169,335
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	$99,128
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513	$0
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf	$0
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge	$0
Less	$46,489
Amounts received from disqualified persons	$34,437
Amounts received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the total support	$12,052
Total support	$338,885
Public support	$268,463
Subtotal	$70,392
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources	$70,392
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975	$0
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on	$0
Other income	$0

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Id	Name	Address	State	Established	Total Income
Organizations performing similar types of work
1	Exploring Joara Foundation Inc	PO BOX 296, Morganton, NC 28680-0296	NC	2008-01	$235,702
2	Society Of Ethnobiology Inc	1500 N Warner St Ste Cmb 1092, Tacoma, WA 98416-5000	WA	1982-02	$50,086
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4	Creative Arts Experience	1142 Bethel St, Honolulu, HI 96813	HI	1996-12	$0
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Number of organizations performing similar types of work

Hawaii	1
Louisiana	1
Massachusetts	1

North Carolina	1
Washington	1

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