Great Basin Society Inc. Malheur Field Station
Great Basin Society Inc. Malheur Field Station
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About this organization
Mission
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, FOCUSED ON THE GREAT BASIN DESERT, ESPECIALLY IN THE MALHEUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE IN HARNEY COUNTY, OREGON
About
WATER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT: THE STATION WAS BUILT IN THE MID-1960S AND, AFTER 50 YEARS, THE ORIGINAL WATER SYSTEM FAILED ON FEBRUARY 18, 2018. THE WELL AND PUMP WERE FORTUNATELY FINE BUT ALL THE PIPING HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS ENTAILED COORDINATION WITH THE MALHEUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, WHOSE LAND THE STATION SITS ON, AN ARCHEOLOGIC ASSESSMENT AND THE AGREEMENT OF THE LOCAL PAIUTE TRIBE. THE STATION HAD TO CANCEL ALL GUEST VISITATION AND ALL PROGRAMS FOR THE SPRING, OUR PEAK SEASON DURING WHICH MUCH OF OUR INCOME IS RECEIVED. WE PUT THE WORD OUT TO OUR MEMBERS AND ON OUR WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGES, TOGETHER WITH SENDING OUT AN APPEAL LETTER TO FUND A NEW WATER SYSTEM. THE RESPONSE FROM OUR MEMBERS WAS OVERWHELMING, RAISING MORE THAN THE COST OF REPLACING THE WATER SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WAS COMPLETELY REPLACED AND WE REOPENED IN JULY. VISITATION FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR WAS VERY GOOD AND WE WERE ABLE TO WEATHER THE STORM. ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: THE MALHEUR FIELD STATION OFFERS SEVERAL COURSES EVERY YEAR THROUGH THE ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAM (FORMERLY ELDERHOSTEL). THE STATION ALSO OFFERS NATURALIST SERVICES AND SHORT PROGRAMS. THE 2018 ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAMS INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING: - ORNITHOLOGY IN THE GREAT BASIN, 13 PARTICIPANTS, 5 DAYS IN THE FIELD, NUMEROUS EVENING PROGRAMS. NATURALIST SERVICES: CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND OUTINGS SHORT PROGRAMS: ASTRONOMY, ORNITHOLOGY, MUSIC, ETC.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The great basin society, dba malheur field station, exists to foster understanding and appreciation of nature through observation and scientific inquiry. it is dedicated to facilitating environmental education in the high desert of the great basin. our programs are based on the philosophy of lifelong learning.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Environmental education and research, focused on the great basin desert, especially in the malheur national wildlife refuge in harney county, oregon”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is OR.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 24848 SODHOUSE LANE, PRINCETON, OR, 97721.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 6 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$103,106.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $146,458 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $12,850 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.