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Dark Seas Project

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-4192312

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Feb 28, 2024

35 Liberty StDelaware, OH 43015

(410) 919-6407

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

38th percentile

-2.2%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$70

Up $70 from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$70

Up $70 from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$129,051

Up $129,051 from 2022

Expenses

Up

$131,891

Up $131,891 from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$2,840

Down $2,840 from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$5.0K$0-$5.0K-$10KAssets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022Assets 2023: $70Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $702023Assets 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: -$9,3362024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$70
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$70

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $0Net Income 2022: $02022Revenue 2023: $129,051Expenses 2023: $131,891Net Income 2023: -$2,8402023Expenses 2024: $9,3362024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$129,051
Expenses$131,891
Net Income-$2,840
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Feb 28, 2024
Return Version
2023v4.0
Gross Receipts
$129,051
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Commit to the development, education and diversification of the sport of saliling. Dsp's main mission is supporting the development of future mariners and their careers.

The development, education and diversification of the sport of sailing.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$218$70▼ $148
Total Assets$218$70▼ $148
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$218$70▼ $148
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$218$70▼ $148
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jacqueline LawsonCo-founder
Captain Donald LawsonFounder
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$129,051
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$129,051
Change in Net Assets
$-2,840
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$131,891
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$115,422$1,606-$117,028
Fees for Services Legal-$2,995-$2,995
Other Expenses$2,696--$2,696
Fees for Services Accounting-$350-$350
Total Functional Expenses$126,940$4,951$0$131,891
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Dark Seas Project
EIN
87-4192312
Phone
4109196407
Address
35 LIBERTY ST, Delaware, OH 43015

Signing Officer

Name
Captain Donald N Lawson
Title
President
Phone
4109196407
Signed
2024-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Captain Donald Lawson
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Hrb Tax Group Inc
Address
40 TROY RD, DELAWARE, OH 43015
Preparer
Lori Bishop
Phone
7403626200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part III Line 4

Program accomplishments is teaching inner city kids in baltimore md about the art of sailing

Part X

Loss of vessel definant $1,750,000

Part XI Line 8

Cash from donald to cover loss on expenses.

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