Ocean First Institute

“No review was or will be conducted.”

“A potential or actual conflict of interest exists when commitments and obligations are likely to be compromised by Board candidates/members other material interests, or relationships (especially economic), particularly if those interests or commitments are not disclosed. This Conflict-of-Interest Form should indicate whether the member/candidate has an economic interest in, or acts as an officer or a director of, any outside entity whose financial interests would reasonably appear to be affected by the addition of the nominated condition to the screening panel. The member/candidate should also disclose any personal, business, or volunteer affiliations that may give rise to a real or apparent conflict of interest. Relevant federal and organization regulations and guidelines pertaining to financial conflicts must be abided by. Individuals with a conflict of interest should not be a candidate for or serve on a Board position.”

“Impact Report 2020 available upon request.”

“No other documents available to the public.”

“Employee Rentention Credit Income”

“New in 2024 - Shark Field Course - Impact of Environmental Stressors on Elasmobranch Health in Florida Waters. Ocean First Institute is conducting groundbreaking research on the health impacts of environmental stressors affecting sharks and small tooth sawfish in Florida waters. The research program encompasses two major initiatives: an investigation of the "spinning fish" phenomenon in the Florida Keys and a comprehensive study of pharmaceutical contamination in marine ecosystems.”

“Boat Repairs & Supplies: Program service expenses 10,613. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,613. Dues & Subscriptions: Program service expenses 10,025. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 10,025. Shark Field Course Expense: Program service expenses 9,453. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,453. Website Expenses: Program service expenses 8,141. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 8,141. Boat Slip Rental: Program service expenses 7,020. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,020. Boat Insurance: Program service expenses 6,028. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,028. Rent/Storage: Program service expenses 5,072. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,072. Meals: Program service expenses 4,910. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4,910. Office Supplies: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,389. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,389. Education Expenses: Program service expenses 2,875. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,875. Fundraising Expenses: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 2,772. Total expenses 2,772. Payroll Processing Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,603. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,603. Credit Card Processing Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,672. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,672. Workers Comp Insurance: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 1,547. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,547. Bank Fees: Program service expenses 1,032. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,032. Boat Fuel: Program service expenses 872. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 872. Licenses: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 99. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 99.”

“This return is amended to correct errors in the originally filed return. Revisions include updates to disclosures on accounting practices (conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, and document retention and destruction policy) and updates to financial reporting statements.”