Civic Intelligence

Oceans Initiative

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 90-1015993

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.OCEANSINTIATIVE.ORG

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117 E Louisa St 135Seattle, WA 98102

(206) 300-2856

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

85th percentile

0.45x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

25th percentile

-1.9%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

8th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

35%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets85th percentile

Assets

Down

$229,940

Down $40,806 (-15%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$125,668

Down $17,256 (-12%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$104,272

Down $23,550 (-18%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$899,313

Up $234,751 (+35%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$916,419

Up $280,313 (+44%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$17,106

Down $45,562 (-160%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth8th 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: $229,940Liabilities 2021: $104,272Net Assets 2021: $125,6682021Assets 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

2021

Assets$229,940
Liabilities$104,272
Net Assets$125,668
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th 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: $916,419Net Income 2021: -$17,1062021Revenue 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

2021

Revenue$899,313
Expenses$916,419
Net Income-$17,106
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$935,638
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$172,685$174,329▲ $1,644
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$67,869$35,529▼ $32,340
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$7,238-
Pledges and Grants Receivable$29,142$6,844▼ $22,298
Accounts Receivable-$5,918-
Loans From Officers Directors$3,058$3,058→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,050--
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$82-
Total Assets$270,746$229,940▼ $40,806
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$36,261$81,495▲ $45,234
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$79,682--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,821$15,406▲ $6,585
Other Liabilities$0$4,313▲ $4,313
Total Liabilities$127,822$104,272▼ $23,550
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$142,924$125,668▼ $17,256
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$142,924$125,668▼ $17,256
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$270,746$229,940▼ $40,806

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$174,329$210,697$385,026
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rob WilliamsChief ScientistFT$142,000$43,982$185,982
Erin AshePresident, Exec DirectorFT$102,000-$102,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Debra BoyerBoard Member
Melissa HornbeinBoard Member
Nancy MckayBoard Member
Gae WeberSecretary
Duschka Fowler-dunningTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$793,824
Program Service Revenue
$106,696
Investment Income
$-1,207
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$400,642
Change in Net Assets
$-17,106

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$44,350Value at Close of Day
Total Noncash Contributions3$44,350-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$603,105
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$313,314
Total Fundraising Expense$29,251
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$355,353$27,345$18,750$401,448
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$238,333$25,500-$263,833
Depreciation Depletion$33,316--$33,316
Payroll Taxes$22,290$3,042-$25,332
Other Employee Benefits$21,493$2,656-$24,149
Occupancy$19,882--$19,882
Insurance$15,011--$15,011
Travel$14,081$16-$14,097
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,710-$10,710
Office Expenses$5,394$2,372$2,674$10,440
Interest$294$3,933-$4,227
All Other Expenses$3,016$990$169$4,175
Other Expenses$1,328$1,961$310$3,599
Advertising-$10$2,252$2,262
Fees for Services Legal-$303-$303
Total Functional Expenses$798,429$88,739$29,251$916,419
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$3,058$3,058→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$4,313
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 990s were shared with all board members via email with the opportunity to review and comment.”

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

“Details: 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 15

“Details: 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. Then, the compensation determination and vote was overseen by an independent lawyer.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Details: form 990 is available upon request. There were no requests in 2021.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Details: the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. There have been no requests.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Oceans Initiative
EIN
90-1015993
Phone
2063002856
Address
117 E LOUISA ST 135, SEATTLE, WA 98102

Signing Officer

Name
Erin Ashe
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2063002856
Signed
2022-11-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Erin Ashe
Formed
2011
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Capstone Cpas
Address
1325 FOURTH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101
Preparer
Tm Friedrichsen
Phone
2067343780
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional services: program service expenses 355,353. Management and general expenses 27,345. Fundraising expenses 18,750. Total expenses 401,448.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ERIN ASHE, PRESIDENT, AND ROB WILLIAMS, CHIEF SCIENTIST, ARE MARRIED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1PRIOR TO FILING, THE 990S WERE SHARED WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS VIA EMAIL WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DETAILS: 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3DETAILS: 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. THEN, THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION AND VOTE WAS OVERSEEN BY AN INDEPENDENT LAWYER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4DETAILS: FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THERE WERE NO REQUESTS IN 2021.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DETAILS: THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THERE HAVE BEEN NO REQUESTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 355,353. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 27,345. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 18,750. TOTAL EXPENSES 401,448.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$229,940
Liabilities
$104,272
Net assets
$125,668
Revenue
$899,313
Expenses
$916,419
Net income
-$17,106
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.10$0.13$0.90$0.92$0.02
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