Civic Intelligence

Oceans Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 90-1015993

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.OCEANSINITIATIVE.ORG

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117 E Louisa St No 135Seattle, WA 98102

(206) 300-2856

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

58th percentile

7.3%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$113,000

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.3% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-6.2%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$222,984

Down $14,641 (-6.2%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$114,716

Up $31,188 (+37%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$108,268

Down $45,829 (-30%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$429,302

Up $42,684 (+11%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$398,142

Down $2,619 (-0.7%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$31,160

Up $45,303 (+320%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$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

2019

Assets$222,984
Liabilities$108,268
Net Assets$114,716
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2019

Revenue$429,302
Expenses$398,142
Net Income$31,160
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$429,302
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 in the pacific northwest and beyond.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$235,670$205,329▼ $30,341
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$905$16,605▲ $15,700
Loans From Officers Directors$10,564$3,080▼ $7,484
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,050$1,050→ $0
Total Assets$237,625$222,984▼ $14,641
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$110,517$67,749▼ $42,768
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,016$37,439▲ $4,423
Total Liabilities$154,097$108,268▼ $45,829
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$63,528$114,716▲ $51,188
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$20,000$0▼ $20,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$83,528$114,716▲ $31,188
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$237,625$222,984▼ $14,641

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$205,329$144,737$350,066
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rob WilliamsChief ScientistFT$113,000$113,000
Erin AsheExecutive DirectorFT$61,000$61,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melissa HornbeinBoard Member
Gae WeberSecretary
Duschka Fowler-dunningTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$416,708
Program Service Revenue
$12,594
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$245,336
Change in Net Assets
$31,160
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$252,823
Other Expenses$145,319
Total Fundraising Expense$2,965
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$111,536$62,464-$174,000
Other Salaries and Wages$50,527$28,296-$78,823
Depreciation Depletion$32,594--$32,594
Travel$27,046$362-$27,408
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,172-$15,172
Occupancy$12,049--$12,049
Interest$5,064$6,403-$11,467
Other Expenses$2,018$8,416-$10,434
Insurance$4,903$4,128-$9,031
Office Expenses$2,232$2,990$1,333$6,555
Advertising--$1,632$1,632
Information Technology-$72-$72
Total Functional Expenses$266,874$128,303$2,965$398,142
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

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$10,564$3,080▼ $7,484
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, president, and rob williams, chief scientist, are married.”

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

“Prior to filing the 990 is provided to the board via e-mail and an opportunity to review and discuss the information is provided.”

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

“In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Board members were tasked with researching compensation rates for the executive director and chief scientist. A board meeting (with rob williams and erin ashe absent) was convened under the advisement of our non-profit lawyers. Compensation was asssessed and voted upon. The process and final compensation decision was recorded contemporaneously.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Oceans Initiative
EIN
90-1015993
Phone
2063002856
Address
117 E LOUISA ST NO 135, SEATTLE, WA 98102

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Ashe
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2063002856
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin Ashe
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Jacobson Jarvis & Co Pllc
Address
200 FIRST AVE WEST SUITE 200, SEATTLE, WA 98119-4219
Preparer
Kari Moore CPA
Phone
2066288990
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$222,984
Liabilities
$108,268
Net assets
$114,716
Revenue
$429,302
Expenses
$398,142
Net income
$31,160
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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