Liabilities / Assets
87th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.36x
Liabilities / Revenue
76th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
34th percentile
Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
98th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 26.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
51st percentile
Faster asset growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
89th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$44,853
Up $880 (+2.0%) from 2017
Net Assets
Down$28,930
Down $10,117 (-26%) from 2017
Liabilities
Up$15,923
Up $10,997 (+223%) from 2017
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$349,455
Up $138,101 (+65%) from 2017
Expenses
Up$359,572
Up $122,843 (+52%) from 2017
Net Income
Up-$10,117
Up $15,258 (+60%) from 2017
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
- Signed
- Mar 2, 2019
- Return Version
- 2018v3.1
- Gross Receipts
- $349,455
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
See attached.
Oceanitess mission is championing science-based conservation and increased awareness of climate change, its potential impacts, and climate change adaptation through the lens of penguins and Antarctica.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $42,737 | $43,617 | ▲ $880 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,236 | $1,236 | → $0 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $0 | - | - |
| Total Assets | $43,973 | $44,853 | ▲ $880 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $4,926 | $15,923 | ▲ $10,997 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,926 | $15,923 | ▲ $10,997 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $39,047 | $28,930 | ▼ $10,117 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $39,047 | $28,930 | ▼ $10,117 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $43,973 | $44,853 | ▲ $880 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Naveen | President | FT | $58,575 | $34,580 | $93,155 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Allan Borut | Director |
| Catherine Nicholson | Director |
| Ford Nicholson | Director |
| Heidi Ann Richardson | Director |
| Lois Ingram | Director |
| Mark Epstein | Director |
| R Tucker Scully | Director |
| Richard Koehn | Director |
| Sheldon Harris | Director |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $338,434
- Program Service Revenue
- $10,999
- Investment Income
- $22
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $322,375
- Change in Net Assets
- $-10,117
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $253,418 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $97,636 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $35,830 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $8,518 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | $126,894 | $1,148 | $8,446 | $136,488 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $46,860 | $2,929 | $8,786 | $58,575 |
| Fees for Services Other | $48,266 | $0 | $0 | $48,266 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $27,664 | $1,729 | $5,187 | $34,580 |
| Occupancy | $12,960 | $810 | $2,430 | $16,200 |
| All Other Expenses | $2,069 | $7,806 | $473 | $10,348 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $8,518 | $8,518 |
| Information Technology | $6,324 | $395 | $1,186 | $7,905 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $6,164 | $0 | $6,164 |
| Payroll Taxes | $3,585 | $224 | $672 | $4,481 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $0 | $3,450 | $0 | $3,450 |
| Interest | $0 | $1,336 | $0 | $1,336 |
| Office Expenses | $703 | $44 | $132 | $879 |
| Other Expenses | $268 | $0 | $0 | $268 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $297,655 | $26,087 | $35,830 | $359,572 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $8,518 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Luria | wife of President | annual rent on office | No | $16,200 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- Yes
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- Yes
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9
“Heidi Ann Richardson 11026 85th Ave NE Kirkland WA 98034”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9
“Ford Nicholson 6 West Fifth St Suite 200 St Paul MN 55102”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9
“Catherine Nicholson 6 West Fifth St Suite 200 St Paul MN 55102”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9
“Sheldon Harris 500 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20003”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9
“Richard Koehn 1419 Indian Hills Circle Salt Lake City UT 84108”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9
“R. Tucker Scully 1517 P Street NW #3 Washington DC 20005”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- OceanitesInc
- EIN
- 52-1530218
- Phone
- 2022376262
- Address
- PO Box 15259, Chevy Chase, MD 20825-5259
Signing Officer
- Name
- Ron Naveen
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 2022376262
- Signed
- 2019-03-02
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Ron Naveen
- Formed
- 1987
- Legal Domicile
- Md
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Wilkerson & Associates PC
- Address
- 2233 Wisconsin Ave NW Suite 520, Washington, DC 20007
- Preparer
- Donna L Wilkerson CPA
- Phone
- 2026881189
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Pt VI, Line 8A
“After each meeting, the President captures the content in writing and circulates such minutes to fellow board members.”
Pt VI, Line 8B
“As the Board is very small, there are no committees other than the full board.”
Pt VI, Line 11B
“A draft Form 990 is provided to the full board for review and comment prior to filing.”
Pt VI, Line 12C
“Independent CPA receives and reviews annual conflict of interest statements, as well as disclosure of possible conflicts. Any reported matters are investigated and appropriate action taken, including discussion with President and other board members.”
Pt VI, Line 15A
“Board approves total compensation of President (only employee).”
Pt VI, Line 19
“Such documents are available upon request.”
Pt XII, Line 1
“Organization uses a modified cash basis; has always used this basis. Credit card charges and payroll taxes are recorded when the item is incurred; all other income and expense items are recorded when received or paid, respectively.”
Pt VI, Line 2
“Board members Ford Nicholson and Catherine Nicholson are married.”
Pt VI, Line 4
“Bylaws were updated to conform to 21st century digital standards; particularly, the board can elect to hold virtual meetings.”
Other
“Part IX, line 11g: line includes consulting fees which supported and advanced Oceanites programmatic activities and mission, including the rollout of the State of Antarctic Penguins report, a key accomplishment; assistance in developing a children's ebook about penguins and climate change (to be released in 2019 but much of the work has taken place in 2018); exploration of a connection with a major local university to develop speaking opportunities and potentially teach a class about Antarctica, penguins and climate change (again, not fully realized in 2018, although much of the work took place); and other social media outreach and awareness activities.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Bank Charges 135. 0. 135. 0.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Pledge Collection Fees 7541. 0. 7541. 0.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Website Fees 882. 706. 44. 132.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Printing 584. 467. 29. 88.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Postage & Shipping 1121. 896. 57. 168.”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E
“Misc fundraising exp 85. 0. 0. 85.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | After each meeting, the President captures the content in writing and circulates such minutes to fellow board members. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | As the Board is very small, there are no committees other than the full board. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | A draft Form 990 is provided to the full board for review and comment prior to filing. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | Independent CPA receives and reviews annual conflict of interest statements, as well as disclosure of possible conflicts. Any reported matters are investigated and appropriate action taken, including discussion with President and other board members. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Board approves total compensation of President (only employee). |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Such documents are available upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | Organization uses a modified cash basis; has always used this basis. Credit card charges and payroll taxes are recorded when the item is incurred; all other income and expense items are recorded when received or paid, respectively. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | Board members Ford Nicholson and Catherine Nicholson are married. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | Bylaws were updated to conform to 21st century digital standards; particularly, the board can elect to hold virtual meetings. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | Part IX, line 11g: line includes consulting fees which supported and advanced Oceanites programmatic activities and mission, including the rollout of the State of Antarctic Penguins report, a key accomplishment; assistance in developing a children's ebook about penguins and climate change (to be released in 2019 but much of the work has taken place in 2018); exploration of a connection with a major local university to develop speaking opportunities and potentially teach a class about Antarctica, penguins and climate change (again, not fully realized in 2018, although much of the work took place); and other social media outreach and awareness activities. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 10 | Heidi Ann Richardson 11026 85th Ave NE Kirkland WA 98034 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 11 | Ford Nicholson 6 West Fifth St Suite 200 St Paul MN 55102 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 12 | Catherine Nicholson 6 West Fifth St Suite 200 St Paul MN 55102 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 13 | Sheldon Harris 500 Independence Ave SE Washington DC 20003 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 14 | Richard Koehn 1419 Indian Hills Circle Salt Lake City UT 84108 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 15 | R. Tucker Scully 1517 P Street NW #3 Washington DC 20005 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 16 | Bank Charges 135. 0. 135. 0. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 17 | Pledge Collection Fees 7541. 0. 7541. 0. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 18 | Website Fees 882. 706. 44. 132. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 19 | Printing 584. 467. 29. 88. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 20 | Postage & Shipping 1121. 896. 57. 168. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 21 | Misc fundraising exp 85. 0. 0. 85. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Pt VI, Line 12c |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Pt VI, Line 15a |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Pt VI, Line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Pt XII, Line 1 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Pt VI, Line 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | Pt VI, Line 4 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | Other |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 10 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 11 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 12 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 13 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 14 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 15 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 16 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 17 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 18 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 19 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 20 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 21 | Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e |
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Displayed year
2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $44,853
- Liabilities
- $15,923
- Net assets
- $28,930
- Revenue
- $349,455
- Expenses
- $359,572
- Net income
- -$10,117