Civic Intelligence

Ocearch

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 80-0708997

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Aug 26, 2024

Organization Profileocearch.org
1790 Bonanza Drive 101Park City, UT 84060

(435) 645-8990

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.72x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.16x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

46th percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

54th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 54% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

81st percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-9.1%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Up

$202,733

Up $46,320 (+30%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$56,432

Up $20,744 (+58%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$146,301

Up $25,576 (+21%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Down

$913,441

Down $91,809 (-9.1%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$892,697

Down $350,232 (-28%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$20,744

Up $258,423 (+109%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st 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

2023

Assets$202,733
Liabilities$146,301
Net Assets$56,432
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth26th 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

2023

Revenue$913,441
Expenses$892,697
Net Income$20,744
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Aug 26, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$913,441
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.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$83,526$170,011▲ $86,485
Pledges and Grants Receivable$71,632$28,122▼ $43,510
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$156,413$202,733▲ $46,320
Other Assets Total$1,255$4,600▲ $3,345
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$120,725$146,301▲ $25,576
Total Liabilities$120,725$146,301▲ $25,576
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$47,500$40,501▼ $6,999
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-11,812$15,931▲ $27,743
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$35,688$56,432▲ $20,744
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$156,413$202,733▲ $46,320
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay54th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Chris FischerChairman
Alison PrangeDirector
Bill KulczyckiDirector
Greg Schildwachter PH DDirector
John TegnerDirector
Michael AltmanDirector
Rob StricklandDirector
Peter BordesExecutive Director
Stephanie BrownSecretary
Heather BartonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$913,441
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$913,441
Change in Net Assets
$20,744
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$664,448
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$228,249
Total Fundraising Expense$221,565
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$180,158$5,922$32,559$218,639
Advertising$28,815$34,620$140,592$204,027
Information Technology$78,847$28,160$5,632$112,639
Other Expenses$81,179$17,993$32,979$81,179
Fees for Services Accounting-$13,902-$13,902
Fees for Services Legal-$10,795-$10,795
Payroll Taxes$8,361$288$961$9,610
Insurance$1,752$876$876$3,504
Conferences and Meetings$1,613$269$806$2,688
Interest-$2,010-$2,010
Office Expenses-$1,675-$1,675
Travel$1,125-$482$1,607
Occupancy-$600-$600
Total Functional Expenses$554,022$117,110$221,565$892,697
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

Interested-Person Transactions

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

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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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, Section B, Line 11B

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

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, 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, Section B, Line 15A

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

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

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

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Form 990, Part VI - Additional Information

“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.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ocearch
EIN
80-0708997
Phone
4356458990
Address
1790 Bonanza Drive 101, Park City, UT 84060

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Fischer
Title
Chairman
Signed
2024-08-26
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
5

Preparer

Firm
Contigo Solutions
Address
504 W 800 N Ste 21, Orem, UT 84057
Preparer
Brian Basinger
Phone
3854127201
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“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.”

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES

“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.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH YEAR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT REGARDING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION HAS WRITTEN POLOICY DETAILING THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION HAS WRITTEN POLOICY DETAILING THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5FORM 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6OCEARCH'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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7CHRIS 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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990, PART VI - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$202,733
Liabilities
$146,301
Net assets
$56,432
Revenue
$913,441
Expenses
$892,697
Net income
$20,744
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