Nonprofit · EIN 61-1271373
MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30348
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $30,647 | $63,058 | -$32,411 | $18,388 | $2,372 | $16,016 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,027
- Membership dues
- $3,154
- Program service revenue
- $26,620
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $915
- Program services (functional)
- $51,071
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,987
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $51,639
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,388
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,372
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,016
- Gross receipts
- $30,647
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2009
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Knorr | President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Lou Ekus | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Ed Wiser | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Christine Rowe | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 105603, ATLANTA, GA 30348-5603
- In care of
- % DAVID BARRICK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- PO BOX 105603 NO18350, ATLANTA GA 303485603
- Principal officer (990 for 2023)
- Christine Rowe, 106 York Drive, Madison Heights, VA 24572
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Angela Charpenter, 11322 Aberdeen Circle NE D, Blaine MN 55449
- Signed the 990
- Christine Rowe, Treasurer
- Phone
- (434) 660-4373
- Website
- www.masna.org
- Return prepared by
- SHELTON & COMPANY CPAs PC
Mission
To educate, assist, support and encourage ethical practices and provide education to the public on sustainable marine aquarium practices.
Program accomplishments
- MASNA Scholarship Program are awards given to qualified under graduate and graduate students in the marine science field.0
- MASNA Memorial Publishing Fund helps scientists and scholars publish scientific research in accredited publications that are available to the public for free.0
- MACNA & Trade Shows are an important part of communicating with and reaching out to members and non members about education and responsible reef keeping, marine biology, conservation, and sustainability through speakers, marine biologists, industry leaders and educated hobbyists.Expenses $51,071 · revenue $27,270
- MASNA Speaks provides qualified speakers to lecture at member club events and help offset travel expenses for the speakers to attend0
- MASNA Poster Session allows scientists, hobbyiest and students to present their scientific research to the public at the annual conference0
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Not on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1271373
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,388
- Income (IRS master file)
- $30,647
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2023 | $30,647 | $63,058 | $18,388 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $325,096 | $452,933 | $51,639 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Angela Charpenter | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 61-1271373).
Questions about MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA
- What is the EIN of MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA is 61-1271373.
- Is MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
- Who is the principal officer of MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names Christine Rowe.
- Who are the officers and directors of MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MARINE AQUARIUM SOCIETIES OF NORTH AMERICA MASNA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $30,647, expenses of $63,058 and total assets of $18,388 at year end.
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