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Oceans Initiative

EIN 90-1015993 • 501(c)3 • Seattle, WA

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Profile

Oceans Initiative is a team of scientists on a mission to protect marine life and the ecosystems on which they depend, and to share our innovative science to guide conservation action.

3417 Evanston Ave N 416Seattle, WA 98102

www.oceansinitiative.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

30th percentile

-5.2%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$172,023

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

0.3%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Down

$126,345

Down $56,427 (-31%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$158,190

Down $11,796 (-6.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$31,845

Down $44,631 (-349%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$864,560

Up $2,694 (+0.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$909,191

Down $208,947 (-19%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$44,631

Up $211,641 (+83%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2014: $21,853Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $325,747Liabilities 2015: $232,0992015Assets 2016: $344,990Liabilities 2016: $246,121Net Assets 2016: $98,8692016Assets 2017: $281,488Liabilities 2017: $183,817Net Assets 2017: $97,6712017Assets 2018: $237,625Liabilities 2018: $154,097Net Assets 2018: $83,5282018Assets 2019: $222,984Liabilities 2019: $108,268Net Assets 2019: $114,7162019Assets 2020: $270,746Liabilities 2020: $127,822Net Assets 2020: $142,9242020Assets 2021: $230,694Liabilities 2021: $130,297Net Assets 2021: $100,3972021Assets 2022: $340,668Liabilities 2022: $73,056Net Assets 2022: $267,6122022Assets 2023: $182,772Liabilities 2023: $169,986Net Assets 2023: $12,7862023Assets 2024: $126,345Liabilities 2024: $158,190Net Assets 2024: -$31,8452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$126,345
Liabilities$158,190
Net Assets-$31,845
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $133,177Expenses 2014: $112,220Net Income 2014: $20,9572014Revenue 2015: $192,162Expenses 2015: $120,367Net Income 2015: $71,7952015Revenue 2016: $264,432Expenses 2016: $259,211Net Income 2016: $5,2212016Revenue 2017: $313,797Expenses 2017: $330,659Net Income 2017: -$16,8622017Revenue 2018: $386,618Expenses 2018: $400,761Net Income 2018: -$14,1432018Revenue 2019: $429,302Expenses 2019: $398,142Net Income 2019: $31,1602019Revenue 2020: $664,562Expenses 2020: $636,106Net Income 2020: $28,4562020Revenue 2021: $899,313Expenses 2021: $941,690Net Income 2021: -$42,3772021Revenue 2022: $1,174,810Expenses 2022: $1,005,461Net Income 2022: $169,3492022Revenue 2023: $861,866Expenses 2023: $1,118,138Net Income 2023: -$256,2722023Revenue 2024: $864,560Expenses 2024: $909,191Net Income 2024: -$44,6312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$864,560
Expenses$909,191
Net Income-$44,631
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$126,345
Liabilities
$158,190
Net assets
-$31,845
Revenue
$864,560
Expenses
$909,191
Net income
-$44,631
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.16$0.03$0.86$0.91$0.04
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.18$0.17$0.01$0.86$1.12$0.26
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.07$0.27$1.17$1.01$0.17
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.13$0.10$0.90$0.94$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.27$0.13$0.14$0.66$0.64$0.03
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.11$0.11$0.43$0.40$0.03
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.15$0.08$0.39$0.40$0.01
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.28$0.18$0.10$0.31$0.33$0.02
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.25$0.10$0.26$0.26$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.23$0.19$0.12$0.07
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.13$0.11$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$864,560
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Oceans initiative conducts use-inspired conservation science to identify marine species most in need of protection and ways to reduce human impacts to ensure survival and recovery of marine species. Our work guides real-world conservation decisions to prevent extinctions, safeguard marine biodiversity, and protect wild places.

Oceans Initiative is a team of scientists on a mission to protect marine life and the ecosystems on which they depend, and to share our innovative science to guide conservation action.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$105,558$102,271▼ $3,287
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$61,756$23,990▼ $37,766
Pledges and Grants Receivable$15,000$0▼ $15,000
Receivables From Officers Etc$433$84▼ $349
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$25$0▼ $25
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$182,772$126,345▼ $56,427
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$90,000$94,440▲ $4,440
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$79,986$63,750▼ $16,236
Total Liabilities$169,986$158,190▼ $11,796
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$12,786$-31,845▼ $44,631
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$12,786$-31,845▼ $44,631
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$182,772$126,345▼ $56,427

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$23,990$339,875$363,865
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rob WilliamsChief ScientistFT$164,616$7,407$172,023
Erin AsheExecutive DirectorFT$148,526-$148,526

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gae WeberPresident
Melissa HombeinSecretary
Duschka Fowler-DunningTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$864,167
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$393
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$820,988
Change in Net Assets
$-44,631
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$512,843
Other Expenses$368,084
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$24,874
Total Fundraising Expense$16,013
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,390

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$229,662$44,103$6,668$280,433
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$121,636$23,358$3,531$148,525
Fees for Services Other$105,260$4,209-$109,469
Other Employee Benefits$45,883--$45,883
Fees for Services Accounting-$38,807-$38,807
Payroll Taxes$31,319$5,823$860$38,002
Depreciation Depletion$37,765--$37,765
Insurance$22,637$13,076-$35,713
Travel$26,959$1,073-$28,032
Occupancy$25,520$1,765-$27,285
Foreign Grants$24,874--$24,874
Interest-$19,307-$19,307
Other Expenses$132$4,493$40$4,493
Office Expenses$1,625$1,531$1,252$4,408
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$3,390$3,390
All Other Expenses-$2,817-$2,817
Fees for Services Legal-$2,477-$2,477
Advertising$1,935$260$272$2,467
Fees for Services Management-$1,412-$1,412
Total Functional Expenses$720,973$172,205$16,013$909,191
International Activity

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,390
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 Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$433$84▼ $349
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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 A, Line 2

“Erin Ashe (officer) and Rob Williams (key employee) are a married couple.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Board has not formed a committee yet due to the size of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990s were shared with all board members via email with the opportunity to review and comment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization has a conflict of interest policy that is revisited on an annual basis. Officers, directors, and key employees are required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts.”

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

“Compensation was determined through a process of research and review by the members of the board who do not receive compensation. Erin Ashe and Rob Williams removed themselves from any compensation proceedings or determinations. Compensation determination(s) and vote(s) was overseen by an independent lawyer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. There were no requests from the general public. One funder requested the documents and they were provided.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Oceans Initiative
EIN
90-1015993
Phone
2063002856
Address
3417 Evanston Ave N 416, Seattle, WA 98102

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Ashe
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin Ashe
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
8
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Jacobson Lawrence & Associates Pllc
Address
200 FIRST AVENUE W SUITE 302, SEATTLE, WA 98119
Preparer
Ed Popkiewicz CPA
Phone
2067282727
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Erin Ashe (officer) and Rob Williams (key employee) are a married couple.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board has not formed a committee yet due to the size of the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The 990s were shared with all board members via email with the opportunity to review and comment.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization has a conflict of interest policy that is revisited on an annual basis. Officers, directors, and key employees are required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Compensation was determined through a process of research and review by the members of the board who do not receive compensation. Erin Ashe and Rob Williams removed themselves from any compensation proceedings or determinations. Compensation determination(s) and vote(s) was overseen by an independent lawyer.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. There were no requests from the general public. One funder requested the documents and they were provided.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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