Civic Intelligence

Massachusetts Oyster Project Inc

EIN 26-3112469 • 501(c)3 • Concord, MA

Profile

The massachusetts oyster project is a non-profit organization working to strengthen our coastal envirinment by restoring native shellfish populations to our beaches and coastal estuaries. Through oyster cultivation, shell recycling, education and advocacy we can improve water quality, increase the diversity of sea life and mitigate the effects of climate change.

131 Independence RoadConcord, MA 01742

www.massoyster.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

89th percentile

49%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

38%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Up

$284,716

Up $215,474 (+311%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$73,751

Up $70,277 (+2023%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$210,965

Up $145,197 (+221%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue88th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$296,113

Up $141,786 (+92%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$150,917

Down $46,516 (-24%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$145,196

Up $188,302 (+437%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth82nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2019: $27,560Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $27,5602019Assets 2021: $48,593Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $48,5932021Assets 2022: $128,517Liabilities 2022: $257Net Assets 2022: $128,2602022Assets 2023: $124,285Liabilities 2023: $1,966Net Assets 2023: $122,3192023Assets 2024: $69,242Liabilities 2024: $3,474Net Assets 2024: $65,7682024Assets 2025: $284,716Liabilities 2025: $73,751Net Assets 2025: $210,9652025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$284,716
Liabilities$73,751
Net Assets$210,965
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2019: $10,866Expenses 2019: $16,096Net Income 2019: -$5,2302019Revenue 2021: $54,886Expenses 2021: $31,950Net Income 2021: $22,9362021Revenue 2022: $113,242Expenses 2022: $33,575Net Income 2022: $79,6672022Revenue 2023: $121,779Expenses 2023: $127,720Net Income 2023: -$5,9412023Revenue 2024: $154,327Expenses 2024: $197,433Net Income 2024: -$43,1062024Revenue 2025: $296,113Expenses 2025: $150,917Net Income 2025: $145,1962025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$296,113
Expenses$150,917
Net Income$145,196
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$284,716
Liabilities
$73,751
Net assets
$210,965
Revenue
$296,113
Expenses
$150,917
Net income
$145,196
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.74$2.11$2.96$1.51$1.45
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.03$0.66$1.54$1.97$0.43
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.24$0.02$1.22$1.22$1.28$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$0.00$1.28$1.13$0.34$0.80
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.55$0.32$0.23
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.11$0.16$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 19, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$321,787
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Massachusetts Oyster Project is an all-volunteer non-profit working to strengthen our coastal environment by restoring native shellfish populations to our beaches and coastal estuaries. Through oyster cultivation, shell recycling, education and advocacy we can improve water quality, increase the diversity of sea life and mitigate the effects of climate change.

The massachusetts oyster project is a non-profit organization working to strengthen our coastal envirinment by restoring native shellfish populations to our beaches and coastal estuaries. Through oyster cultivation, shell recycling, education and advocacy we can improve water quality, increase the diversity of sea life and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$69,242$212,992▲ $143,750
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$71,368-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$356-
Total Assets$69,242$284,716▲ $215,474
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$70,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,473$3,751▲ $278
Total Liabilities$3,473$73,751▲ $70,278
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$65,769$210,965▲ $145,196
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$65,769$210,965▲ $145,196
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$69,242$284,716▲ $215,474
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew RosenbergChair
John Cigliano PhdVice Chair
Alexandra CoughlinDirector
Collin BucknerDirector
Jeanne PoulinDirector
Joshua GeeDirector
Matt ZolaDirector
Kerri BisnerClerk
Sam PeperTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$270,919
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,368
Other Revenue
$23,826
All Other Contributions
$141,721
Change in Net Assets
$145,196
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$87,227
Other Expenses$63,690
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$53,028$28,000-$81,028
Payroll Taxes$6,199--$6,199
Other Expenses$7,900$5,223-$5,223
Travel$4,292--$4,292
Advertising-$4,012-$4,012
Office Expenses-$3,638-$3,638
All Other Expenses-$3,086-$3,086
Insurance$2,728--$2,728
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,332-$2,332
Total Functional Expenses$104,626$46,291$0$150,917
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$38,384
Fundraising Direct Expenses$18,032
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Give a Shuck$45,715$38,384$18,032$20,352
Total Events$45,715$38,384$18,032$20,352
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Massachusetts Oyster Project Inc
EIN
26-3112469
Phone
7817758756
Address
131 INDEPENDENCE ROAD, CONCORD, MA 01742

Signing Officer

Name
Sam Peper
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7817758756
Signed
2026-01-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sam Peper
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2

Preparer

Firm
Sanders Walsh & Eaton Cpas LLC
Address
PO BOX F, OSTERVILLE, MA 02655
Preparer
Roumiana S Popjeleva CPA
Phone
5084280790
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The massachusetts oyster project is a non-profit organization working to strengthen our coastal envirinment by restoring native shellfish populations to our beaches and coastal estuaries. Through oyster cultivation, shell recycling, education and advocacy we can improve water quality, increase the diversity of sea life and mitigate the effects of climate change.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Advocacy - massachusetts cumbersome and antiquated laws are holding back restoration. We are working to change them.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“OTHER ADJUSTMENTS 0”

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