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The Biomimicry Institute

  • Missoula, MT
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2007
  • EIN: 86-1153859

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 / Biological, Life Science Research (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.69M (2022)

Expenses
$2.55M (2022)

Total Assets
$2.12M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$587k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 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
$2,688,978
Expenses
$2,546,403
Net Income
$142,575
Net Assets
$1,531,684
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,632,352
97.9%
Program Services $48,867
1.8%
Investment Income $5,178
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,061
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,520
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $186,402
7.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,056,032
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,118,943
Total Liabilities $587,259
Net Assets $1,531,684
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Rattner (Executive Director) $170,389 $0 $16,013
Andrew Howley (Asknature Chief Editor) $102,008 $0 $9,872
Megan Dwyer (Asknature Brand Marketing Director) $101,020 $0 $4,041
Angela Nahikian (President) $0 $0 $0
Kent Snyder (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bunch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Erin Rovalo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Billy Almon (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Birney (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Dimitri Deheyn (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Evelyn Erickson (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gautier (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniela Pigosso (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,006,526
Expenses
$2,193,118
Net Income
-$186,592
Net Assets
$1,389,109
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,885,407
94.0%
Program Services $116,700
5.8%
Investment Income $4,419
0.2%
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 $180,221
8.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $797,215
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,924,122
Total Liabilities $535,013
Net Assets $1,389,109
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Rattner (Executive Director) $165,161 $0 $15,060
Andrew Howley (Asknature Chief Editor) $102,484 $0 $6,790
Lauren Birney (President) $0 $0 $0
Angela Nahikian (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kent Snyder (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bunch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gautier (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Rovalo (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Billy Almon (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Dimitri Deheyn (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Daniela Pigosso (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Evelyn Erickson (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,988,906
Expenses
$1,681,417
Net Income
$307,489
Net Assets
$1,575,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,873,028
94.2%
Program Services $107,710
5.4%
Investment Income $8,168
0.4%
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 $157,591
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $610,744
36.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,169,536
Total Liabilities $593,835
Net Assets $1,575,701
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Rattner (Executive Director) $144,423 $0 $13,168
Lauren Birney (President) $0 $0 $0
Angela Nahikian (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kent Snyder (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bunch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kamal El Wattar (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gautier (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Erin Rovalo (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Billy Almon (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Janine Benyus (Director Emeritus) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,950,202
Expenses
$1,324,262
Net Income
$625,940
Net Assets
$1,268,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,752,504
89.9%
Program Services $184,083
9.4%
Investment Income $12,519
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,096
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $156,741
11.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $466,444
35.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,420,490
Total Liabilities $152,278
Net Assets $1,268,212
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Rattner (Executive Director) $144,432 $0 $12,309
Lauren Birney (President) $0 $0 $0
Erika Harrison (President (Until July)) $0 $0 $0
Kent Snyder (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Waite (Treasurer (Until May)) $0 $0 $0
Diana Lee (Secretary (Until Dec)) $0 $0 $0
Annie Berdy (Board Of Director (Until May)) $0 $0 $0
Jim Bunch (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Kamal El Wattar (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gautier (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Nahikian (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,217,883
Expenses
$1,301,108
Net Income
-$83,225
Net Assets
$640,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,130,639
92.8%
Program Services $73,636
6.0%
Investment Income $5,987
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $117
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,504
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,666
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $490,417
37.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $723,856
Total Liabilities $83,569
Net Assets $640,287
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Beth Rattner (Executive Director) $122,009 $0 $11,016
Erika Harrison (President) $0 $0 $0
Lauren Birney (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Waite (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alex O'cinneide (Treasurer And V.P. Until Dec 2018) $0 $0 $0
Diana Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Janine Benyus (Director Emeritus, Non Voting) $0 $21,987 $9,492
Annie Berdy (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Kamal El Wattar (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gautier (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
Kent Snyder (Board Of Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,024,561
Expenses
$966,142
Net Income
$58,419
Net Assets
$725,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $931,384
90.9%
Program Services $89,565
8.7%
Investment Income $3,938
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$326
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,004
13.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $337,993
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,048,419
Total Liabilities $323,016
Net Assets $725,403

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,110,388
Expenses
$945,865
Net Income
$164,523
Net Assets
$667,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $977,820
88.1%
Program Services $131,716
11.9%
Investment Income $695
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $157
0.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $137,472
14.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $312,518
33.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $992,741
Total Liabilities $325,658
Net Assets $667,083

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,008,971
Expenses
$1,014,103
Net Income
-$5,132
Net Assets
$502,560
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $904,197
89.6%
Program Services $97,573
9.7%
Investment Income $2,019
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,613
0.5%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $569
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,485
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $349,437
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $764,319
Total Liabilities $261,759
Net Assets $502,560

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,060,874
Expenses
$979,238
Net Income
$81,636
Net Assets
$507,692
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,015,286
95.7%
Program Services $28,285
2.7%
Investment Income $711
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $16,453
1.6%
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $139
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $117,775
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $8,000
0.8%
Other Salaries and Wages $363,064
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $855,046
Total Liabilities $347,354
Net Assets $507,692

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,397,439
Expenses
$1,582,748
Net Income
-$185,309
Net Assets
$424,986
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,285,938
92.0%
Program Services $98,057
7.0%
Investment Income $3,449
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $9,995
0.7%
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 $184,531
11.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $22,500
1.4%
Other Salaries and Wages $485,571
30.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $645,672
Total Liabilities $220,686
Net Assets $424,986

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$774,249
Expenses
$1,263,598
Net Income
-$489,349
Net Assets
$614,146
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $714,819
92.3%
Program Services $46,537
6.0%
Investment Income $2,876
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $10,017
1.3%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $18,691
1.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $692,871
Total Liabilities $78,725
Net Assets $614,146

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,125,626
Expenses
$997,495
Net Income
$128,131
Net Assets
$1,104,548
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,076,110
95.6%
Program Services $39,237
3.5%
Investment Income $81
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $10,198
0.9%
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 $44,678
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $2,988
0.3%
Other Salaries and Wages $46,153
4.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,157,936
Total Liabilities $53,388
Net Assets $1,104,548

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$893,223
Expenses
$718,383
Net Income
$174,840
Net Assets
$976,417
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $756,991
84.7%
Program Services $126,525
14.2%
Investment Income $1,286
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $464
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,957
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,297
8.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $295,004
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,000,145
Total Liabilities $23,728
Net Assets $976,417

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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

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

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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-EZ

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

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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.

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990

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

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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.

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990

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

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