Civic Intelligence

Ocean Animal Response and Research

EIN 85-3065865 • 501(c)3 • Laguna Beach, CA

Profile

Conservation and research of marine mammals and sea turtles.

384 Forest Ave 23ALaguna Beach, CA 92651

oarra.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

0.74x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-67%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

21%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets91st percentile

Assets

Down

$7,325

Down $15,173 (-67%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$5,436

Up $5,068 (+1377%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,889

Down $20,241 (-91%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$128,443

Up $22,168 (+21%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$148,684

Up $58,273 (+64%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$20,241

Down $36,105 (-228%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $6,266Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $6,2662022Assets 2023: $22,498Liabilities 2023: $368Net Assets 2023: $22,1302023Assets 2024: $7,325Liabilities 2024: $5,436Net Assets 2024: $1,8892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,325
Liabilities$5,436
Net Assets$1,889
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $87,003Expenses 2022: $98,990Net Income 2022: -$11,9872022Revenue 2023: $106,275Expenses 2023: $90,411Net Income 2023: $15,8642023Revenue 2024: $128,443Expenses 2024: $148,684Net Income 2024: -$20,2412024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$128,443
Expenses$148,684
Net Income-$20,241
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$7,325
Liabilities
$5,436
Net assets
$1,889
Revenue
$128,443
Expenses
$148,684
Net income
-$20,241
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.05$0.02$1.28$1.49$0.20
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.00$0.22$1.06$0.90$0.16
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.87$0.99$0.12
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$128,443
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Conservation and research of marine mammals and sea turtles.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH OF MARINE MAMMALS AND SEA TURTLES. RESPONDED TO 110 MARINE MAMMAL AND SEA TURTLE MORTALITY STRANDINGS, RECORDED OVER 18,057 MARINE MAMMALS ON 40 SURVEY AND MONITORING TRIPS, RECRUITED AND TRAINED 70 NEW VOLUNTEERS, AND PERFORMED 20 OUTREACHES (PRESENTATIONS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, OR OUTREACHES)$128,443$46,225
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KEITH MATASSAPresident & CEOFT$0--
ROBERT DIGIOVANNIVice Chair-$0--
PETER FREEMANSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ocean Animal Response and Research
EIN
85-3065865
Phone
9493954679
Address
384 FOREST AVE 23A, LAGUNA BEACH, CA 92651

Signing Officer

Name
Keith Matassa
Title
CEO & Chair
Signed
2025-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Excel Tax Group Inc
Address
130 Vantis Dr Ste 145 Ste 145, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-2691
Preparer
Sam Dodin
Phone
9492982908
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $839”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $11580”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $3934”

Other Expenses.1

“GRRM BOAT/TRAILER $6566”

Other Expenses.2

“UTILITIES $3865”

Other Expenses.3

“Response/monitoring vehicles $3765”

Other Expenses.4

“Lab analysis and supplies $3660”

Other Expenses.5

“Equipment and supplies $3443”

Other Expenses.6

“It/software related to grrm $2054”

Other Expenses.7

“GRRM CELLPHONE $1845”

Other Expenses.8

“DONOR EXPENSES $1648”

Other Expenses.9

“STAFF DEVELOPMENT $1645”

Other Expenses.10

“Volunteer appriciation event $1009”

Other Expenses.11

“PAYROLL & BANK FEE $856”

Other Expenses.13

“General staff expenses $665”

Other Expenses.15

“Membership/sponsorship $294”

Other Expenses.16

“GA SUPPLIES $255”

Other Expenses.17

“General development exp $229”

Other Expenses.18

“VOLUNTEER EXPENSE $214”

Other Expenses.19

“Permits/licenses/other taxes $175”

Other Expenses.20

“General education/outreach exp $132”

Other Expenses.21

“Online store & merchandise $4”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $368 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $5436”

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