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The Methuselah Foundation

  • Springfield, VA
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2002
  • EIN: 54-2040344

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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$129M (2023)

Expenses
$123M (2023)

Total Assets
$21.1M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$128k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$129,367,180
Expenses
$123,266,752
Net Income
$6,100,428
Net Assets
$20,962,458
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $163,572,564
> 100%
Program Services $106,731
0.1%
Investment Income $50,766
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$34,363,628
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $747
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $287,553
0.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,090,393
Total Liabilities $127,935
Net Assets $20,962,458
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Gobel (Ceo) $287,553 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,395,694
Expenses
$6,545,508
Net Income
-$4,149,814
Net Assets
$14,862,030
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,206,743
92.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $92,377
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $95,666
4.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $908
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $241,891
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,872,253
Total Liabilities $10,223
Net Assets $14,862,030
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Gobel (Ceo) $241,891 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Feb. 8, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,029,455
Expenses
$3,489,654
Net Income
$11,539,801
Net Assets
$19,026,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,306,592
95.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $232,089
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $489,835
3.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $939
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $213,522
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,031,822
Total Liabilities $5,625
Net Assets $19,026,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Gobel (Ceo) $213,522 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Feb. 8, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML
View Filing (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$91,031
Expenses
$466,862
Net Income
-$375,831
Net Assets
$7,472,271
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,109
96.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,486
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $436
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $219,384
47.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,494,684
Total Liabilities $22,413
Net Assets $7,472,271
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David P Gobel (Ceo) $0 $0 $219,385

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$146,716
Expenses
$528,294
Net Income
-$381,578
Net Assets
$7,847,486
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,987
85.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20,407
13.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$167
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $489
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $184,778
35.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,855,222
Total Liabilities $7,736
Net Assets $7,847,486
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David P Gobel (Ceo) $184,778 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,408,588
Expenses
$742,125
Net Income
$1,666,463
Net Assets
$6,886,589
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,522,625
63.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $9,786
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $875,778
36.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $399
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $207,351
27.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $32,000
4.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,982,287
Total Liabilities $95,698
Net Assets $6,886,589
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David P Gobel (Ceo) $207,351 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Oct. 12, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$623,757
Expenses
$757,365
Net Income
-$133,608
Net Assets
$4,516,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,557
25.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $460
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $465,740
74.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $198,990
26.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,601,716
Total Liabilities $85,478
Net Assets $4,516,238
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David P Gobel (Ceo) $198,990 $0 $0

Document Links

990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$591,326
Expenses
$977,036
Net Income
-$385,710
Net Assets
$2,109,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,118
47.9%
Program Services $730
0.1%
Investment Income $206
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $307,272
52.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $270,351
27.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $4,104
0.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,240,207
Total Liabilities $130,393
Net Assets $2,109,814

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,709,932
Expenses
$905,712
Net Income
$804,220
Net Assets
$4,024,315
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,273,326
74.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $948
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $435,658
25.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $229,760
25.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,080,345
Total Liabilities $56,030
Net Assets $4,024,315

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,275,610
Expenses
$691,551
Net Income
$584,059
Net Assets
$4,422,041
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $577,396
45.3%
Program Services $692
0.1%
Investment Income $1,169
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $696,353
54.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $192,748
27.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,479,169
Total Liabilities $57,128
Net Assets $4,422,041

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$179,871
Expenses
$475,450
Net Income
-$295,579
Net Assets
$1,424,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $179,423
99.8%
Program Services $256
0.1%
Investment Income $192
0.1%
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 $71,348
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,442,351
Total Liabilities $17,695
Net Assets $1,424,656

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$879,044
Expenses
$568,988
Net Income
$310,056
Net Assets
$2,061,166
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $308,017
35.0%
Program Services $103
0.0%
Investment Income $2,197
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $568,727
64.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $141,984
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,215,041
Total Liabilities $153,875
Net Assets $2,061,166

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 3) PDF (3 of 3)

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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