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Ocearch

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 80-0708997

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Oct 15, 2022

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

69th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

36th percentile

5.1%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

39th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

71st percentile

23%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

40%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Up

$349,779

Up $64,349 (+23%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$273,367

Up $67,940 (+33%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$76,412

Down $3,591 (-4.5%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,342,057

Up $384,336 (+40%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,274,117

Up $340,704 (+37%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$67,940

Up $43,632 (+179%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st 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

2021

Assets$349,779
Liabilities$76,412
Net Assets$273,367
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd 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

2021

Revenue$1,342,057
Expenses$1,274,117
Net Income$67,940
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Oct 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,342,057
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 or marine debris, and generally issues affecting the oceans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$235,843$317,396▲ $81,553
Pledges and Grants Receivable$35,415$31,617▼ $3,798
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$12,714$591▼ $12,123
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$400--
Total Assets$285,430$349,779▲ $64,349
Other Assets Total$1,058$175▼ $883
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$37,793$76,412▲ $38,619
Other Liabilities$42,210--
Total Liabilities$80,003$76,412▼ $3,591
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$205,427$273,367▲ $67,940
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$205,427$273,367▲ $67,940
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$285,430$349,779▲ $64,349
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay39th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris FischerChairman
Peter BordesVice Chairma
Alison PrangeDirector
Bill KulczyckiDirector
Greg Schildwachter Ph DDirector
John TegnerDirector
Michael AltmanDirector
Rob StricklandDirector
Stephanie BrownActing Secre
Heather BartonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,342,057
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,299,847
Change in Net Assets
$67,940
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,180,075
Total Fundraising Expense$284,228
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$54,042
Professional Fundraising Fees$40,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$1,974$20,914$182,182$205,070
Information Technology$67,497$24,106$4,821$96,424
Fees for Services Other-$44,575-$44,575
Other Salaries and Wages$32,603$8,824$1,693$43,120
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$40,000$40,000
Other Expenses$20,201-$46,603$20,201
Fees for Services Legal-$13,912-$13,912
Payroll Taxes$8,410$2,075$437$10,922
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,010-$10,010
Travel$1,179-$6,684$7,863
Insurance-$3,262-$3,262
Conferences and Meetings$319-$1,808$2,127
Office Expenses-$808-$808
Depreciation Depletion$400--$400
Total Functional Expenses$861,403$128,486$284,228$1,274,117
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$40,000
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-
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
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
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

“Chris fischer, chairman of the board of directors, is a member of fischer productions, llc and sole member of ocearch exploration services, which donated services and other resources for research and education.”

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

“Form 990 is prepared from cpa reviewed financial statements and reviewed by the board of directors”

Form 990, Page 6, 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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

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
Phone
4356458990
Signed
2022-10-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Fischer
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Ut
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
CPA Solutions
Address
225 UNION BLVD 150, LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Preparer
Jeremy Lederer CPA
Phone
9709280444
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S 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.”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$349,779
Liabilities
$76,412
Net assets
$273,367
Revenue
$1,342,057
Expenses
$1,274,117
Net income
$67,940
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