Civic Intelligence

Ocean Discovery League Inc

EIN 84-1827384 • 501(c)3 • Saunderstown, RI

Profile

The Ocean Discovery League's mission is to accelerate deep-ocean exploration by developing accessible systems to broaden the community of those who explore and understand the deep sea.

PO Box 182Saunderstown, RI 02874

www.oceandiscoveryleague.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

70th percentile

0.24x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

8th percentile

-44%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-39%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-42%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Down

$779,526

Down $498,607 (-39%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$185,075

Down $33,745 (-15%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$594,451

Down $464,862 (-44%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,054,957

Down $778,996 (-42%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,519,819

Up $187,378 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$464,862

Down $966,374 (-193%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $913,718Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $913,7182021Assets 2022: $592,962Liabilities 2022: $35,161Net Assets 2022: $557,8012022Assets 2023: $1,278,133Liabilities 2023: $218,820Net Assets 2023: $1,059,3132023Assets 2024: $779,526Liabilities 2024: $185,075Net Assets 2024: $594,4512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$779,526
Liabilities$185,075
Net Assets$594,451
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2021: $989,005Expenses 2021: $75,287Net Income 2021: $913,7182021Revenue 2022: $142,126Expenses 2022: $498,043Net Income 2022: -$355,9172022Revenue 2023: $1,833,953Expenses 2023: $1,332,441Net Income 2023: $501,5122023Revenue 2024: $1,054,957Expenses 2024: $1,519,819Net Income 2024: -$464,8622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,054,957
Expenses$1,519,819
Net Income-$464,862
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$779,526
Liabilities
$185,075
Net assets
$594,451
Revenue
$1,054,957
Expenses
$1,519,819
Net income
-$464,862
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.19$0.59$1.05$1.52$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.28$0.22$1.06$1.83$1.33$0.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.04$0.56$0.14$0.50$0.36
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.91$0.00$0.91$0.99$0.08$0.91
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,054,957
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Ocean Discovery League's mission is to accelerate deep-ocean exploration by developing accessible systems to broaden the community of those who explore and understand the deep sea.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$301,944$658,714▲ $356,770
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$291,780$64,522▼ $227,258
Pledges and Grants Receivable$659,460$39,469▼ $619,991
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,932$15,470▼ $6,462
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$519$1,256▲ $737
Accounts Receivable$2,498$95▼ $2,403
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-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$1,278,133$779,526▼ $498,607
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$208,650$175,507▼ $33,143
Other Liabilities$4,520$5,333▲ $813
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,650$4,235▼ $1,415
Total Liabilities$218,820$185,075▼ $33,745
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$494,313$494,451▲ $138
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$565,000$100,000▼ $465,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,059,313$594,451▼ $464,862
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,278,133$779,526▼ $498,607

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,470$14,074$29,544
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Katherine Croff BellPresidentFT$144,615$144,615
Susan PoultonSecretaryFT$119,095$119,095

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ellen BlixChair
Martin KleinMember
Peter GirguisMember
Rafael AntaMember
Terry GarciaMember
Roderick MacLeodTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Blue RoboticsExploration Equipment2740 California Street, Torrance, CA 90503$340,000
Sofar Ocean TechnologiesExploration Equipment28 Pier Annex, San Francisco, CA 94105$315,000
Susan PoultonStrategy & Communications1 Bladens Court, Philadelphia, PA 19106$119,095
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$981,603
Program Service Revenue
$56,738
Investment Income
$16,616
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$981,603
Change in Net Assets
$-464,862

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,054,957
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,054,957
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,054,957
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,362,432
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$157,352
Total Fundraising Expense$20,874
Professional Fundraising Fees$35
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$92,459$33,638$18,518$144,615
Insurance-$77,780-$77,780
Other Expenses$124,626$45,171-$45,171
Office Expenses$3,813$10,909$144$14,866
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,800-$14,800
Payroll Taxes$7,235$2,830$1,431$11,496
Travel$9,529$1,083$7$10,619
Depreciation Depletion$5,081$1,381-$6,462
Advertising-$1,070$588$1,658
Fees for Services Legal-$1,530-$1,530
Other Employee Benefits$829$261$151$1,241
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$35$35
Total Functional Expenses$1,308,492$190,453$20,874$1,519,819

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,519,819
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,519,819
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,519,819
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$35
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll deductions$5,333
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
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, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 reviewed by board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial statements are published on the organization's website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ocean Discovery League Inc
EIN
84-1827384
Address
PO Box 182, Saunderstown, RI 02874

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine Croff Bell
Title
President
Signed
2025-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Ri
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
1

Preparer

Firm
Ward Fisher & Company LLP
Address
250C Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Preparer
Robert D Giudici
Phone
4013846464
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Ocean Discovery League, Inc. is exempt from income taxes under Code Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require Agency management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Agency and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Agency has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Managment has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Agency and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Agency is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Bristlemouth Pioneer Program. In collaboration with Sofar Ocean, the organization continued to support the Bristlemouth Pioneer Program to accelerate the development of solutions to some of the enormous challenges that face our planet. The program is intended to fast-track hardware to developers, scientists, and start-ups. By joining this program users can be amongst the first to start developing ocean exploration and monitoring hardware with Bristlemouth. Funder: Oceankind
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0FathomNet. The organization is continuing work on the FathomNet Portal (formerly Ocean Vision AI), an online platform where thousands of hours of deep-ocean video will be automatically transcoded, objects detected, and initial classification done with minimal human intervention. This work will accelerate the processing of visual underwater data with a globally integrated network of services, tools, and a diverse community of users. In 2024, the organization entered the next phase of development building toward Beta 3 testing, and moved to an advisory role on the project. The FathomNet project is a collaboration between the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, Purdue University, CVision AI, NOAA, and others. Funders: National Science Foundation, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Expanding the Community. The organization is developing deep-sea capacity and community development programs to establish the long-term technical and human capacity for deep-sea exploration and research in locations worldwide that do not currently have the capability to undertake this critical work. In 2024, the organization piloted Accessing the Deep, a new virtual deep-sea training program that focuses on fundamental technical and oceanographic knowledge, emphasizing low-cost, accessible methods for exploring depths greater than 200 meters. The organization also created the Deep-Sea Capacity Development Maturity Model, a practical, user-friendly framework to support organizations in evaluating and strengthening their deep-sea capacity development efforts. The organization completed its work developing curricula and workshops for the OceanX 4th Young Explorers Program. Funders: Schmidt Family Foundation, NOAA, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, National Geographic Society, Cabot Family Charitable Trust, Oceankind, and Dalio Family Foundation.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1Global Deep Sea Exploration Goals. The organization continued researching historical visual deep-sea exploration and research, culminating in the submission of a manuscript to Science Advances. Continued additions to the deep submergence dive locations database are maintained. This work will underpin the Global Deep Sea Exploration Goals initiative, which is underway and will launch in 2025. Funders: National Geographic Society, Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Cabot Family Charitable Trust, Dalio Family Foundation, and Oceankind.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2Beyond the Blue. Beyond the Blue: Illuminating the Pacific is a multifaceted science campaign designed to raise collective knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of deep ocean waters in the Pacific Islands region through coordinated mapping and exploration expeditions, data management and sharing, strategic partnerships, and outreach and engagement. NOAA leads this exciting projec,t and T=the Ocean Discovery League is a core partner. The campaigns first year was 2024, resulting in 322 days at sea and over 377,000 square kilometers of deep seafloor mapped. Funder: NOAA.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Ocean Discovery League, Inc. is exempt from income taxes under Code Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require Agency management to evaluate tax positions taken by the Agency and recognize a tax liability (or asset) if the Agency has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. Managment has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Agency and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. The Agency is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 REVIEWED BY BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.

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