About the Algal Biomass Organization

What we do:

The primary purpose of the Algal Biomass Organization is to:

• Facilitate commercialization and market development of microalgae biomass specifically for biofuels production and greenhouse gas abatement.
  
  
• Deliver information to the public on initiatives, funding opportunities, and industry development.
  
  
• Provide networking and collaboration opportunities.
  
  
• Establish cutting edge research and commercialization summits and other meeting opportunities.

• Develop a high quality interactive repository of information on algae biomass technology, science, products, processes, patents, and economics.
  
  
• Facilitate IP aggregation, licensing, and royalty management.
  
  
• Develop quality and measurement best practices for algal biomass, products, systems technology, and econometrics.
  
  
• Afford career advancement and consultant opportunities.

2009 Board of Directors:

Introductory Power Point

The ABO is a non-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Washington and is currently seeking tax exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(6) trade association.  As a 501(c)(6) trade association, membership dues are not deductible as charitable contributions; however, membership dues may be deductible as a business expense except for that portion allocable to lobbying activities.  The ABO intends to allocate [5%] of its budget to lobbying activities.  Individuals and organizations should consult with legal counsel to determine the appropriate tax treatment of paying membership dues or making other contributions to the ABO.