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Nonprofit · EIN 83-2136655

BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION

Also known as BLAST

Tax-exempt · CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599

Financials

$415$29K2023$276K$273K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$275,860$273,405$2,455$20,634$0$20,634
June 30, 2024990-EZ$415$29,297-$28,882$18,179$0$18,179
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,390
Program service revenue
$265,468
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$19,440
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$10,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,437
Program services (functional)
$271,386
Management and general (functional)
$2,019

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$18,179
Total assets, end of year
$20,634
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$20,634
Gross receipts
$275,860
Employees
0
Volunteers
28
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
NC

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BOB BOURRETCHAIR AND SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARAH VAN HEUSENVICE-CHAIR AND TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2.5$0
GLADYS ALEXANDREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
ARIANE BRIEGELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
TINO KRELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
BIRGIT SCHARF TO JAN 2025DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
DAN KEARNS FROM JAN 2025DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.25$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH VAN HEUSENVICE-CHAIR AND TREASURER2.5$10,000
BOB BOURRETCHAIR AND SECRETARY1$0
GLADYS ALEXANDREDIRECTOR0.25$0
ARIANE BRIEGELDIRECTOR0.25$0
TINO KRELLDIRECTOR0.25$0
BIRGIT SCHARFDIRECTOR0.25$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
125 MASON FARM ROAD-MARSICO 6108, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27599-7290
In care of
% ROBERT BOURRET
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT BOURRET, 125 MASON FARM ROAD-MARSICO 6108, CHAPEL HILL, NC 275997290
Signed the 990
ROBERT BOURRET, CHAIR
Phone
(919) 966-2679
Return prepared by
BLACKMAN & SLOOP ADVISORS INC

Mission

BLAST IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3). THE MAIN ACTIVITY OF BLAST IS TO ORGANIZE AND HOST A BIENNIAL CONFERENCE/MEETING (EACH BEING A "BLAST MEETING") AT WHICH RESEARCHERS IN THE BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH COMMUNITY CAN MEET, COLLABORATE, AND FURTHER THEIR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. BLAST MEETINGS ARE HELD IN ODD NUMBERED YEARS. THE HYBRID BLAST XVIII MEETING WAS HELD IN JANUARY 2025 IN CANCUN, MEXICO AND WAS ATTENDED BY 121 SCIENTISTS IN PERSON AND 100 SCIENTISTS ONLINE.BETWEEN BLAST MEETINGS, WE FACILITATE INTERACTION AND COMMUNICATION AMONG MEMBERS OF THE BLAST RESEARCH COMMUNITY USING DIGITAL MEANS (E.G. X AND BLUESKY, EMAIL, WEBSITE). IN PARTICULAR, WE SHARE AND DISCUSS PUBLISHED AND UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH PROGRESS, ADVERTISE RELEVANT JOB OPENINGS, AND PUBLICIZE OTHER CONFERENCES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUR CENTRAL ACTIVITY WAS HOLDING THE BLAST XVIII MEETING IN JANUARY 2025. THE MEETING SERVED 121 IN-PERSON ATTENDEES AND 100 ONLINE ATTENDEES. AN ARTICLE REVIEWING THE SCIENTIFIC CONTENT OF THE MEETING WILL BE SUBMITTED SOON FOR PUBLICATION IN THE JOURNAL FEMS MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS.WE RECEIVED $246,028 IN NET INCOME FROM REGISTRATION FEES. TOTAL MEETING EXPENSES WERE $277,528, OF WHICH A $25,582 HOTEL DEPOSIT WAS PAID IN THE PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR. EXPENSES INCLUDED $2,500 IN PRESENTATION PRIZES OF $500 EACH TO FIVE TRAINEES.WE PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO 17 GRADUATE STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS IN THE FORM OF REDUCED REGISTRATION FEES.
    Expenses $271,386 · grants $19,440 · revenue $265,468

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
83-2136655
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
2019
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Medical research (H99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,634
Income (IRS master file)
$275,860

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$275,860$273,405$20,634XML
990-EZJune 2024$415$29,297$18,179XML
990June 2023$219,314$218,440$47,061IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

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 83-2136655).

Questions about BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION

What is the EIN of BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION is 83-2136655.
Is BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT BOURRET.
Who are the officers and directors of BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BACTERIAL LOCOMOTION AND SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $275,860, expenses of $273,405 and total assets of $20,634 at year end.

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