Civic Intelligence

Ocearch

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 80-0708997

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 17, 2021

Organization Profileocearch.org
1790 Bonanza DrivePark City, UT 84060

(435) 645-8990

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

43rd percentile

2.5%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

80th percentile

41%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$285,430

Up $82,973 (+41%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$205,427

Up $24,308 (+13%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$80,003

Up $58,665 (+275%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$957,721

Up $117,128 (+14%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$933,413

Up $218,822 (+31%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$24,308

Down $101,694 (-81%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $67,770Liabilities 2012: $41,179Net Assets 2012: $26,5912012Assets 2013: $392,049Liabilities 2013: $143,561Net Assets 2013: $248,4882013Assets 2014: $276,111Liabilities 2014: $145,406Net Assets 2014: $130,7052014Assets 2015: $162,135Liabilities 2015: $30,220Net Assets 2015: $131,9152015Assets 2016: $196,878Liabilities 2016: $28,147Net Assets 2016: $168,7312016Assets 2017: $297,895Liabilities 2017: $9,760Net Assets 2017: $288,1352017Assets 2018: $113,793Liabilities 2018: $75,926Net Assets 2018: $37,8672018Assets 2019: $202,457Liabilities 2019: $21,338Net Assets 2019: $181,1192019Assets 2020: $285,430Liabilities 2020: $80,003Net Assets 2020: $205,4272020Assets 2021: $349,779Liabilities 2021: $76,412Net Assets 2021: $273,3672021Assets 2022: $156,413Liabilities 2022: $120,725Net Assets 2022: $35,6882022Assets 2023: $202,733Liabilities 2023: $146,301Net Assets 2023: $56,4322023Assets 2024: $616,965Liabilities 2024: $353,602Net Assets 2024: $263,3632024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$285,430
Liabilities$80,003
Net Assets$205,427
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2012: $955,988Expenses 2012: $929,397Net Income 2012: $26,5912012Revenue 2013: $459,570Expenses 2013: $237,673Net Income 2013: $221,8972013Revenue 2014: $406,270Expenses 2014: $524,053Net Income 2014: -$117,7832014Revenue 2015: $328,677Expenses 2015: $327,467Net Income 2015: $1,2102015Revenue 2016: $578,728Expenses 2016: $541,938Net Income 2016: $36,7902016Revenue 2017: $285,437Expenses 2017: $487,796Net Income 2017: -$202,3592017Revenue 2018: $499,182Expenses 2018: $749,450Net Income 2018: -$250,2682018Revenue 2019: $840,593Expenses 2019: $714,591Net Income 2019: $126,0022019Revenue 2020: $957,721Expenses 2020: $933,413Net Income 2020: $24,3082020Revenue 2021: $1,342,057Expenses 2021: $1,274,117Net Income 2021: $67,9402021Revenue 2022: $1,005,250Expenses 2022: $1,242,929Net Income 2022: -$237,6792022Revenue 2023: $913,441Expenses 2023: $892,697Net Income 2023: $20,7442023Revenue 2024: $1,088,702Expenses 2024: $881,771Net Income 2024: $206,9312024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$957,721
Expenses$933,413
Net Income$24,308
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 17, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$957,721
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Ocearch's mission is a data-centric organization working to provide scientists with previously unattainable data through collaborative oceanic research expeditions. They accelerate the ocean's return to balance and abundance through fearless innovations in scientific research, education, outreach, and policy using unique collaborations of individuals and organizations in the u.s and abroad.

Ocearch's mission is to conduct, sponsor, or fund research and educate and inform the public on sustainable fisheries management, the identification, reduction and prevention of marine debris, and generally issues affecting the oceans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$152,203$235,843▲ $83,640
Pledges and Grants Receivable$7,597$35,415▲ $27,818
Receivables From Officers Etc$38,954$12,714▼ $26,240
Intangible Assets$2,288$400▼ $1,888
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$202,457$285,430▲ $82,973
Other Assets Total$1,415$1,058▼ $357
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,338$80,003▲ $58,665
Total Liabilities$21,338$80,003▲ $58,665
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$180,119$205,427▲ $25,308
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,000--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$181,119$205,427▲ $24,308
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$202,457$285,430▲ $82,973
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Al PerkinsonChairman
Chris FischerChairman
Bill KulczyckiDirector
Brandon HuntDirector
Chris BergerDirector
Greg Schildwachter Ph DDirector
Joe FischerDirector
Michael AltmanDirector
Paul ViganoDirector
Peter BordesDirector
Rob StricklandDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$957,721
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$957,721
Change in Net Assets
$24,308
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$739,833
Total Fundraising Expense$184,520
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$147,830
Professional Fundraising Fees$45,750
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$19,511$33,297$126,546$179,354
Other Salaries and Wages$99,369$24,272$5,110$128,751
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$45,750$45,750
Fees for Services Accounting-$22,059-$22,059
Payroll Taxes$14,691$3,625$763$19,079
Fees for Services Legal-$15,761-$15,761
Information Technology$6,957$2,485$497$9,939
Other Expenses$7,884$70,000-$7,884
Occupancy-$6,406-$6,406
Travel$794-$4,501$5,295
Insurance-$4,441-$4,441
Depreciation Depletion$1,888--$1,888
Conferences and Meetings$239-$1,353$1,592
Office Expenses-$343-$343
Total Functional Expenses$151,333$597,560$184,520$933,413
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$45,750
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Chris FischerChairmanSee Sch. O, Supp. InfoNo-

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$38,954$12,714▼ $26,240
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
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
No

Governance Explanations

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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

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

“No documents available to the public.”

Form 990 Part VI, Line 11B:

“Form 990 is prepared from audtied financial statements and reviewed by the Board of Directors.”

Form 990 Part VI, Line 12C:

“Each year the Board of Directors and key employees are required to sign a statement regarding any conflicts of interest.”

Form 990 Part VI, Line 15A:

“The organization has a written policy detailing the process for determining compensation.”

Form 990 Part VI, Line 2:

“Chris Fischer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is a member of Fischer Productions, LLC and sole memeber of Ocearch Exploration Services, which donated services and other resources for research and education.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ocearch
EIN
80-0708997
Phone
4356458990
Address
1790 Bonanza Drive, Park City, UT 84060

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Fischer
Title
Chairman
Signed
2021-05-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Fischer
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ut
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Basinger & Co CPA
Address
1389 Center Drive Ste 200, Park City, UT 84098
Preparer
Brian Basinger
Phone
4352005828
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other

“Schedule L Part IV, Lines 28a and 28c, Description of Transactions Cont. from d Line 1 Fischer Productions, LLC and Ocearch Exploration Services, companies owned by Chris Fischer, donated administrative services and other professional services including film production services to the organization totaling $1,463,392.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Form 990 is prepared from audtied financial statements and reviewed by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Each year the Board of Directors and key employees are required to sign a statement regarding any conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization has a written policy detailing the process for determining compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Chris Fischer, Chairman of the Board of Directors, is a member of Fischer Productions, LLC and sole memeber of Ocearch Exploration Services, which donated services and other resources for research and education.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Schedule L Part IV, Lines 28a and 28c, Description of Transactions Cont. from d Line 1 Fischer Productions, LLC and Ocearch Exploration Services, companies owned by Chris Fischer, donated administrative services and other professional services including film production services to the organization totaling $1,463,392.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$285,430
Liabilities
$80,003
Net assets
$205,427
Revenue
$957,721
Expenses
$933,413
Net income
$24,308
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.35$0.26$1.09$0.88$0.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.15$0.06$0.91$0.89$0.02
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.12$0.04$1.01$1.24$0.24
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.08$0.27$1.34$1.27$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.08$0.21$0.96$0.93$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.02$0.18$0.84$0.71$0.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.11$0.08$0.04$0.50$0.75$0.25
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.01$0.29$0.29$0.49$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.03$0.17$0.58$0.54$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.03$0.13$0.33$0.33$0.00
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.15$0.13$0.41$0.52$0.12
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.14$0.25$0.46$0.24$0.22
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.04$0.03$0.96$0.93$0.03