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Biocom Institute

  • San Diego, CA
  • Tax-exempt since May 2008
  • EIN: 26-1852884

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.72M (2022)

Expenses
$1.46M (2022)

Total Assets
$713k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$339k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,717,341
Expenses
$1,460,934
Net Income
$256,407
Net Assets
$373,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,580,619
92.0%
Program Services $209,452
12.2%
Investment Income $722
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$73,452
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $149,959
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $609,535
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $712,895
Total Liabilities $339,190
Net Assets $373,705
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karmin Noar (Executive Director) $149,959 $0 $0
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $1,067,445 $166,519
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Solorio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willie Zuniga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susie Harborth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Wafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Sierra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kit Pogliano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jamie Arterton (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,938,912
Expenses
$1,486,523
Net Income
$452,389
Net Assets
$79,298
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,781,376
91.9%
Program Services $245,750
12.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$88,214
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $184,294
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $538,121
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $371,676
Total Liabilities $292,378
Net Assets $79,298
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karmin Noar (Executive Director) $184,294 $0 $0
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $950,424 $576,719
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Solirio (Director) $0 $0 $0
Willie Zuniga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susie Harborth (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Wafer (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,758,659
Expenses
$1,813,560
Net Income
-$54,901
Net Assets
-$250,299
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,614,155
91.8%
Program Services $144,504
8.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $177,213
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $593,717
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $780,351
Total Liabilities $1,030,650
Net Assets -$250,299
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Karmin Noar (Executive Director) $156,224 $0 $0
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $915,657 $288,369
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve J Mento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Baxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,488,416
Expenses
$1,426,317
Net Income
$62,099
Net Assets
-$233,096
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,224,274
82.3%
Program Services $219,637
14.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $44,505
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $210,653
14.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $273,264
19.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $585,551
Total Liabilities $818,647
Net Assets -$233,096
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sara Pagano (Managing Director, Sd Science Festival) $107,660 $0 $0
Karmin Noar (Executive Director) $102,993 $0 $0
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $881,268 $36,046
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve J Mento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan M Baxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,046,637
Expenses
$1,279,628
Net Income
-$232,991
Net Assets
-$351,415
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $875,305
83.6%
Program Services $178,635
17.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$7,303
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $464,750
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $485,681
Total Liabilities $837,096
Net Assets -$351,415
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $840,877 $182,105
Liisa Bozinovic (Cfo & Treasurer) $0 $186,687 $40,700
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Preuss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve J Mento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mbaxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 10, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,202,967
Expenses
$1,202,639
Net Income
$328
Net Assets
-$56,837
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $937,066
77.9%
Program Services $296,752
24.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$30,851
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $345,782
28.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $603,084
Total Liabilities $659,921
Net Assets -$56,837
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $790,050 $179,668
Liisa Bozinovic (Cfo & Treasurer) $0 $181,250 $36,801
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Preuss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve J Mento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mbaxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,001,481
Expenses
$1,018,506
Net Income
-$17,025
Net Assets
-$57,165
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $753,780
75.3%
Program Services $271,504
27.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$23,803
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $253,893
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $696,075
Total Liabilities $753,240
Net Assets -$57,165
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $810,198 $174,766
Liisa Bozinovic (Executive Director/Secretary) $0 $164,371 $31,475
Tracy Griffith (Treasurer) $0 $102,569 $23,000
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Preuss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve J Mento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mbaxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$829,855
Expenses
$825,791
Net Income
$4,064
Net Assets
-$40,140
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $699,983
84.4%
Program Services $139,337
16.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,465
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $239,283
29.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $414,655
Total Liabilities $454,795
Net Assets -$40,140
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $800,780 $42,521
Liisa Bozinovic (Executive Director/Secreta) $0 $135,697 $44,561
Tracy Griffith (Treasurer) $0 $97,173 $11,189
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Preuss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jmento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mbaxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$765,990
Expenses
$783,461
Net Income
-$17,471
Net Assets
-$44,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $117,284
15.3%
Program Services $665,429
86.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$16,723
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,650
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $103,603
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $452,836
Total Liabilities $497,040
Net Assets -$44,204
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Liisa Bozinovic (Executive Director/Secretary) $40,080 $103,170 $23,610
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $739,870 $28,841
Tracy Griffith (Treasurer) $0 $93,900 $12,370
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Preuss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jmento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mbaxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$865,082
Expenses
$922,442
Net Income
-$57,360
Net Assets
$820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $223,283
25.8%
Program Services $642,077
74.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$278
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $182,864
19.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,744
7.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $714,129
Total Liabilities $713,309
Net Assets $820
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristie Grover (Executive Director) $165,364 $0 $17,500
Joseph D Panetta (President & Ceo) $0 $449,445 $87,000
Kim Richards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Negulescu Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Webb Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Preuss (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Jmento Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Mbaxter Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liisa Bozinovic (Executive Director (Current)) $0 $151,971 $4,685
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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,010,393
Expenses
$1,001,698
Net Income
$8,695
Net Assets
$58,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $969,425
95.9%
Program Services $23,057
2.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,911
1.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $214,207
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $150,650
15.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,006,868
Total Liabilities $948,688
Net Assets $58,180

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,148,646
Expenses
$1,141,239
Net Income
$7,407
Net Assets
$49,485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,076,322
93.7%
Program Services $53,416
4.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $18,908
1.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $156,554
13.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $272,966
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $550,080
Total Liabilities $500,595
Net Assets $49,485

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

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