Civic Intelligence

Sea Studios Foundation

EIN 77-0441047 • 501(c)3

Profile

Sea Studios is dedicated to raising environmental literacy and inspiring action to address urgent threats to our planet's health.

PO Box 26793924

seastudios.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

9th percentile

-119%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$51,240

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 40.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-71%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Assets

Down

$100,759

Down $245,652 (-71%) from 2012

Liabilities

Down

$2,201

Down $95,087 (-98%) from 2012

Net Assets

Down

$98,558

Down $150,565 (-60%) from 2012

Revenue

$126,674

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Down

$277,239

Down $655,816 (-70%) from 2012

Net Income

-$150,565

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $1,063,303Liabilities 2010: $64,394Net Assets 2010: $998,9092010Assets 2011: $663,950Liabilities 2011: $78,075Net Assets 2011: $585,8752011Assets 2012: $346,411Liabilities 2012: $97,288Net Assets 2012: $249,1232012Assets 2013: $100,759Liabilities 2013: $2,201Net Assets 2013: $98,5582013

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$100,759
Liabilities$2,201
Net Assets$98,558

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $586,2192010Expenses 2011: $1,416,9002011Expenses 2012: $933,0552012Revenue 2013: $126,674Expenses 2013: $277,239Net Income 2013: -$150,5652013

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$126,674
Expenses$277,239
Net Income-$150,565

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Jul 24, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.1
Gross Receipts
$139,342
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Sea Studios is dedicated to raising environmental literacy and inspiring action to address urgent threats to our planet's health.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$103,923$79,049▼ $24,874
Pledges and Grants Receivable$58,047$0▼ $58,047
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$12,410$0▼ $12,410
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$67,586$10,557▼ $57,029
Accounts Receivable$98,513$10,178▼ $88,335
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,822$0▼ $3,822
Inventories for Sale or Use$1,706$975▼ $731
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$346,411$100,759▼ $245,652
Other Assets Total$404$0▼ $404
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,436--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$92,852$2,201▼ $90,651
Total Liabilities$97,288$2,201▼ $95,087
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$154,213$98,558▼ $55,655
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$94,910--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$249,123$98,558▼ $150,565
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$346,411$100,759▼ $245,652
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Mark ShelleySec/TreasurerPT$51,240$51,240

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nancy BurnettChair/VP/CFO
Steve Webster PHDPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$33,748
Program Service Revenue
$70,350
Investment Income
$-9,316
Other Revenue
$31,892
All Other Contributions
$485
Change in Net Assets
$-150,565
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$238,493
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$38,746
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Management$54,436$13,910-$68,346
Other Salaries and Wages$29,786$4,630-$34,416
Fees for Services Other$19,277$931-$20,208
Royalties$8,981--$8,981
Fees for Services Accounting$3,825$4,984-$8,809
Occupancy$6,624--$6,624
Payroll Taxes$3,792$538-$4,330
Advertising$3,359--$3,359
Insurance$1,236$2,110-$3,346
Office Expenses$2,408$885-$3,293
Travel$1,159$1,414-$2,573
Other Expenses$7,000$2,432-$2,432
All Other Expenses$-10,319$12,522-$2,203
Information Technology$541$1,544-$2,085
Conferences and Meetings$828--$828
Depreciation Depletion-$403-$403
Fees for Services Legal$200--$200
Total Functional Expenses$230,936$46,303$0$277,239
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company

The Foundation has contracted with Sea Studios, Inc. for production and administrative Services for the production of educational video projects. The Foundation reimburses Sea Studios, Inc. for salaries, payroll taxes, employee benefits, payroll services and workers compensation for those Sea Studios, Inc. employees assigned to Foundation projects.The Executive Producer, Mark Shelley, is a 100% shareholder in Sea Studios, Inc and is a top management official of Sea Studios Foundation and has been included as a voting officer of Sea Studios Foundation. The Foundation reimburses Sea Studios, Inc for other production costs (travel, meals and entertainment, office expenses, production and post production costs, insurance, licenses and fees, and other miscellaneous expenses) incurred by Sea Studios, Inc. personnel assigned to Foundation projects.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The tax preparer works with the bookkeeper and other management personnel to gather financial and compliance information required to prepare the tax return. A draft copy of the return is forwarded to the Executive Director, Financial Officer and members of the Board for review and approval prior to filing the 990.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

SSF Board of Directors has ratified a written conflict of interest policy that requires officers, directors and employees to annually disclose potential conflicts of interest between the organization and themselves and their family members. The conflict of interest policy and a questionnaire is distributed annually. The policy requires the Board to review questionnaires that disclose actual or potential conflicts and assess the impact of any potential conflicts. Potential conflicts are placed as an item on the Board of Directors Agenda for further discussion, and action, if required.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

Compensation paid to Sea Studios, Inc (the management company) for compensation of the executive director, is reviewed by the SSF Board of Directors, based on comparability data of salary ranges and available compensation surveys and statistics compiled from independent sources. Fair value compensation with respect to averages per geographic location, non-profit and for profit organizations as well as the unique services and skills inherent in the film-making industry are taken into consideration.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

Employee contracts and compensation are reviewed based on comparability data of salary ranges and available compensation surveys and statistics compiled from independent sources. Fair value compensation with respect to averages per geographic location, non-profit and for profit organizations as well as the unique services and skills inherent in the film-making industry are taken into consideration. Compensation for staff is reviewed by management. Key employee compensation is reviewed by management as well as by the SSF Board of Directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

Financial statements, tax returns and other governing documents are available upon request by contacting Sea Studios Foundation by mail or email at [email protected]. Requested documents are then provided to interested parties at no cost.

Form 990, Part VI, Questions 1B

Mark Shelley, Secretary/Treasurer listed in Part VII, section A, line 1a is not an independent voting member of the board. He received compensation as an officer/employee from a related Organization.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
77-0441047
Phone
8317600842

Signing Officer

Name
Steve Webster PHD
Title
President
Signed
2014-07-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
5

Preparer

Preparer
Patricia M Kaufman CPA
Phone
8313733337
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part V, Questions 1C and 7G-13C

The answers to questions 1C and 7G through 13c are n/a, not applicable. The computer tax program used to complete the organization's tax return does not allow n/a as an answer to these questions.

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 471 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt092852
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt02201
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt098513
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt010178
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0Sea Studios is dedicated to raising environmental literacy and inspiring action to address urgent threats to our planet's health.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03359
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt03359
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0485
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt012522
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0-10319
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt02203
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Mark Shelley
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum08317600842
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1022200 Parrot Ranch Rd
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/City0Carmel Valley
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/State0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCode093924
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt067586
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt010557
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0828
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt0828
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt0662
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt033748
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0-9316
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0238493
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt031892
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt070350
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-150565
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt038746
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0277239
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0126674
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0true
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0403
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0403
IRS990/Desc0Otter Project: Sea Studios Foundation continued the multi-year film and outreach project, "Strange Days on Planet Earth, Oceans and Fresh Water". 2013 program service activities included:(1)The film "Otter 501": SSF continued public screenings, educational speaking engagements, outreach & DVD distribution as well as finalized a distribution contract for domestic streaming rights (Hulu, etc) of the film;(2)The film "Saving Otter 501": SSF completed production of this 1 hour film which initially aired on the public television, Nature Series in October 2013. "Saving Otter 501" has been submitted for the 2014 Emmy awards and continues to be broadcast on public television. In addition, SSF entered into a contract for international distribution for "Saving Otter 501". General Project Overview: The Otter 501 films use the southern sea otter as a case study of coastal issues to indicate how changes are impacting one iconic species. This phase of the project explores the growing mystery surrounding the declining population of the sea otter. Coastal areas globally are being affected by a similar set of influences and the sea otter is a visible and charismatic character with which to illustrate the growing threat from the combined impact of human interventions in the oceans. An extensive outreach platform, including public speaking engagements, screening toolkits & materials for schools, educational resource kits, full and cut-down versions of "Otter 501" for public and informal science education institutional use were developed. Sea Studios Foundation also completed 10 mini-documentaries exploring the issues raised "beyond the film". These were utilized in the interactive educational website, "otter501webStory" as well as extensively on "Otter 501" social media sites. The mission of this project is to reach and engage the widest possible audience and educate the public about critical environmental threats to our oceans, marine life, ecological balance and health of our planet as well as affect impact with "What You Can Do" information. The sea otter portion of the project in 2013 supports previous year's activities in which the films "Dirty Secrets" and "Dangerous Catch" and related outreach were produced. "Dirty Secrets" addressed issues of marine debris and "Dangerous Catch" highlighted global impact of over-fishing.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt05
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0220889
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04984
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03825
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt08809
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0200
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt0200
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013910
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ProgramServicesAmt054436
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt068346
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0931
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt019277
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt020208
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt030.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt010106
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Mark Shelley
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Steve Webster PHD
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Nancy Burnett
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt041134
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Sec/Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Chair/VP/CFO
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr01996
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/OtherAmt0-9536
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt03
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt033263
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/OtherAmt02470
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0139342
IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt08321
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt02
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01544
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0541
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt02085
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02110
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01236
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt03346
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt01706
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt0975
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0220
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0220
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt010
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt012410
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/OtherAmt012006
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0Sea Studios is dedicated to raising environmental literacy and inspiring action to address urgent threats to our planet's health.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt0249123
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt098558
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt0-9536
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0-9536
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt07659
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt07659
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06624
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt06624
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0885
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02408
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt03293
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt0404
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Stock Footage
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Research & Evaluation
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Audio
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Relocation expenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02432
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt070000
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt127803
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt27000
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt070000
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt127803
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt27000
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32432
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt04436
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0519100
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Honorariums/Speaker Fees
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt03050
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03050
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt03050
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04630
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt029786
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt034416
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0538
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03792
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt04330
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt058047
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt03822
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0519100
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd1519100
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Distribution Income
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc1Production Income
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0750
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt169600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0750
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt169600
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Shape of Life: Sea Studios Foundation continues to promote and distribute classroom materials and videos for the Shape of Life series. 2013 ongoing educational projects included distribution of a special 5 set DVD package formatted for classrooms and educators. SSF attended the 2013 Marine Educators Conference to promote availability of the materials to educators. On-line website promotion of free video resources and lesson plans is available at www.ShapeOfLife.org.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt09547
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0535
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Stock Footage and Royalties: SSF continues to distribute rights for public use of stock footage for all documentary films produced. The Foundation receives stock footage fees and royalty income from these broadcasts which is used to fund ongoing educational projects.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0500
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0347133
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0-876
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0699487
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt020567
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0229479
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-336752
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0233568
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0933055
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0596303
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-150565
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0true
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0true
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt080524
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08981
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt08981
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt021183
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt021183
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt0103923
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt079049
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt033748
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0347133
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0440545
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt097740
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05666
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt0924832
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0-9316
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0-876
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01581
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01311
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02176
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0-5124
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt01733610
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt031892
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt020567
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt04543
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0135004
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt025712
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0217718
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.72120
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.62410
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0820330
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0104502
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt033748
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0347133
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0440545
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt097740
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt05666
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0924832
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01137426
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation has contracted with Sea Studios, Inc. for production and administrative Services for the production of educational video projects. The Foundation reimburses Sea Studios, Inc. for salaries, payroll taxes, employee benefits, payroll services and workers compensation for those Sea Studios, Inc. employees assigned to Foundation projects.The Executive Producer, Mark Shelley, is a 100% shareholder in Sea Studios, Inc and is a top management official of Sea Studios Foundation and has been included as a voting officer of Sea Studios Foundation. The Foundation reimburses Sea Studios, Inc for other production costs (travel, meals and entertainment, office expenses, production and post production costs, insurance, licenses and fees, and other miscellaneous expenses) incurred by Sea Studios, Inc. personnel assigned to Foundation projects.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The tax preparer works with the bookkeeper and other management personnel to gather financial and compliance information required to prepare the tax return. A draft copy of the return is forwarded to the Executive Director, Financial Officer and members of the Board for review and approval prior to filing the 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SSF Board of Directors has ratified a written conflict of interest policy that requires officers, directors and employees to annually disclose potential conflicts of interest between the organization and themselves and their family members. The conflict of interest policy and a questionnaire is distributed annually. The policy requires the Board to review questionnaires that disclose actual or potential conflicts and assess the impact of any potential conflicts. Potential conflicts are placed as an item on the Board of Directors Agenda for further discussion, and action, if required.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation paid to Sea Studios, Inc (the management company) for compensation of the executive director, is reviewed by the SSF Board of Directors, based on comparability data of salary ranges and available compensation surveys and statistics compiled from independent sources. Fair value compensation with respect to averages per geographic location, non-profit and for profit organizations as well as the unique services and skills inherent in the film-making industry are taken into consideration.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Employee contracts and compensation are reviewed based on comparability data of salary ranges and available compensation surveys and statistics compiled from independent sources. Fair value compensation with respect to averages per geographic location, non-profit and for profit organizations as well as the unique services and skills inherent in the film-making industry are taken into consideration. Compensation for staff is reviewed by management. Key employee compensation is reviewed by management as well as by the SSF Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Financial statements, tax returns and other governing documents are available upon request by contacting Sea Studios Foundation by mail or email at [email protected]. Requested documents are then provided to interested parties at no cost.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The answers to questions 1C and 7G through 13c are n/a, not applicable. The computer tax program used to complete the organization's tax return does not allow n/a as an answer to these questions.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Mark Shelley, Secretary/Treasurer listed in Part VII, section A, line 1a is not an independent voting member of the board. He received compensation as an officer/employee from a related Organization.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART V, QUESTIONS 1C AND 7G-13C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part VI, Questions 1b
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetExchangeInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/DivRelatedOrganizationInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/ControlledOrganizationInd0true
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/DirectControllingNACd0N/A
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/EIN0770066158
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/EntityTypeTxt0S CORP
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/PrimaryActivitiesTxt0Management Company
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/RelatedOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine10Sea Studios Inc
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/AddressLine10PO Box 267
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/City0Carmel Valley
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/State0CA
IRS990ScheduleR/IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp/USAddress/ZIPCode093924
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/PaidEmployeesSharingInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd0true
IRS990ScheduleR/PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd0true
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/SharingOfFacilitiesInd0true
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt068706
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt17407
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/InvolvedAmt21057
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt0MGT Agreement
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt1MGT Agreement
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt2MGT Agreement
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine10Sea Studios Inc
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine11Sea Studios Inc
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/OtherOrganizationName/BusinessNameLine12Sea Studios Inc
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/TransactionTypeTxt0m
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/TransactionTypeTxt1n
IRS990ScheduleR/TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp/TransactionTypeTxt2p
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferFromOtherOrgInd0false
IRS990ScheduleR/TransferToOtherOrgInd0false
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/TaxableDistributionsInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.