Civic Intelligence

Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 95-3409019

Sep 01, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024 • Filed on Mar 21, 2025

Organization Profilewww.roundhouseaquarium.org
P O Box 1Manhattan Beach, CA 90267

(310) 592-6010

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$142,771

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.9% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-8.2%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-8.6%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Down

$1,774,818

Down $159,456 (-8.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,759,583

Down $150,668 (-7.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$15,235

Down $8,788 (-37%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$897,482

Down $84,313 (-8.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,018,280

Up $146,722 (+17%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$120,798

Down $231,035 (-210%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $431,804Liabilities 2011: $925Net Assets 2011: $430,8792011Assets 2012: $442,707Liabilities 2012: $1,370Net Assets 2012: $441,3372012Assets 2013: $440,981Liabilities 2013: $1,146Net Assets 2013: $439,8352013Assets 2014: $460,567Liabilities 2014: $845Net Assets 2014: $459,7222014Assets 2015: $475,318Liabilities 2015: $845Net Assets 2015: $474,4732015Assets 2016: $442,504Liabilities 2016: $845Net Assets 2016: $441,6592016Assets 2017: $543,484Liabilities 2017: $845Net Assets 2017: $542,6392017Assets 2018: $519,246Liabilities 2018: $845Net Assets 2018: $518,4012018Assets 2019: $1,717,889Liabilities 2019: $5,744Net Assets 2019: $1,712,1452019Assets 2020: $1,663,196Liabilities 2020: $6,705Net Assets 2020: $1,656,4912020Assets 2021: $1,797,126Liabilities 2021: $18,299Net Assets 2021: $1,778,8272021Assets 2022: $1,852,284Liabilities 2022: $52,270Net Assets 2022: $1,800,0142022Assets 2023: $1,934,274Liabilities 2023: $24,023Net Assets 2023: $1,910,2512023Assets 2024: $1,774,818Liabilities 2024: $15,235Net Assets 2024: $1,759,5832024Assets 2025: $1,913,601Liabilities 2025: $18,556Net Assets 2025: $1,895,0452025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,774,818
Liabilities$15,235
Net Assets$1,759,583
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2011: $251,5052011Expenses 2012: $259,0532012Expenses 2013: $235,1302013Revenue 2014: $263,673Expenses 2014: $243,786Net Income 2014: $19,8872014Revenue 2015: $283,283Expenses 2015: $268,532Net Income 2015: $14,7512015Revenue 2016: $289,409Expenses 2016: $322,223Net Income 2016: -$32,8142016Revenue 2017: $427,178Expenses 2017: $326,321Net Income 2017: $100,8572017Revenue 2018: $335,409Expenses 2018: $359,029Net Income 2018: -$23,6202018Revenue 2019: $1,860,548Expenses 2019: $663,627Net Income 2019: $1,196,9212019Revenue 2020: $544,141Expenses 2020: $685,204Net Income 2020: -$141,0632020Revenue 2021: $672,221Expenses 2021: $644,781Net Income 2021: $27,4402021Revenue 2022: $812,678Expenses 2022: $752,510Net Income 2022: $60,1682022Revenue 2023: $981,795Expenses 2023: $871,558Net Income 2023: $110,2372023Revenue 2024: $897,482Expenses 2024: $1,018,280Net Income 2024: -$120,7982024Revenue 2025: $1,095,067Expenses 2025: $1,039,484Net Income 2025: $55,5832025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$897,482
Expenses$1,018,280
Net Income-$120,798
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 21, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$897,482
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The specific and primary purposes are to foster and promote the public study of, and interest in, the oceans, tidelands and beaches of Southern California, the marine life therein, and the impact of human population on that environment. OTS and the Roundhouse have been fulfilling this mission since 1979, in the heart of Downtown Manhattan Beach, at the very end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,056,778$1,131,699▲ $74,921
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$712,110$546,110▼ $166,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$100,478$93,064▼ $7,414
Accounts Receivable$64,908$3,945▼ $60,963
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$1,934,274$1,774,818▼ $159,456
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,023$15,235▼ $8,788
Total Liabilities$24,023$15,235▼ $8,788
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,910,251$1,759,583▼ $150,668
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,910,251$1,759,583▼ $150,668
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,934,274$1,774,818▼ $159,456

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$1,131,699$628,428$1,760,127
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Grace AdamsExecutive DirectorFT$142,771$142,771

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Hillel CohnPresident & CEO
John RobertsDirector
Lynne GrossDirector
Mark BurtonDirector
Martha TapiasDirector
Matt FriedmanDirector
Michael GreenbergDirector
Paul KonwiserDirector
Robin CurrenDirector
Jessica VincentManager
Dick FruinSecretary
Richard FruinSecretary
Chuck MilamTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$638,572
Program Service Revenue
$164,599
Investment Income
$29,890
Other Revenue
$64,421
All Other Contributions
$387,121
Change in Net Assets
$-120,798
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$644,899
Other Expenses$373,381
Total Fundraising Expense$25,224
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$433,335--$433,335
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$142,771--$142,771
Depreciation Depletion$135,897--$135,897
Insurance$81,968--$81,968
Payroll Taxes$68,793--$68,793
All Other Expenses$39,404$5,291$8,387$53,082
Other Expenses$19,708$11,705$16,837$11,705
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,192-$9,192
Total Functional Expenses$966,868$26,188$25,224$1,018,280
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$64,421
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraisers$34,242$34,242-$34,242
Community Events$30,179$30,179-$30,179
Total Events$64,421$64,421-$64,421
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 Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
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 B, Line 11B

“Presentation of the Federal Form 990, State Form 199 and RRF-1 to the full Board for review and discussion. The Board votes to approve the signing of the returns by the Treasurer.”

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

“Annual written affirmation of procedures by all members, and at least annual reviews to determine any violations. If any are found, an appointed board committee, after analysis, will come to a determination. If deemed a violation, the board committee will take proper disciplinary and/or correction action.”

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

“The Board annual reviews compensation to all employees, including the Executive Director, and approves increases in salary, if applicable, and annual bonuses.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Requests for copies of the annual Form 990 are approved by the Board and then released.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc
EIN
95-3409019
Phone
3105926010
Address
P O Box 1, Manhattan Beach, CA 90267

Signing Officer

Name
Owen Murray
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-03-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Charles Milam
Formed
1979
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
16
Volunteers
88

Preparer

Firm
Realm Business and Tax Advisory
Address
1097 Aviation Blvd, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Preparer
Don Mercilus
Phone
3103760455
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Presentation of the Federal Form 990, State Form 199 and RRF-1 to the full Board for review and discussion. The Board votes to approve the signing of the returns by the Treasurer.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Annual written affirmation of procedures by all members, and at least annual reviews to determine any violations. If any are found, an appointed board committee, after analysis, will come to a determination. If deemed a violation, the board committee will take proper disciplinary and/or correction action.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Board annual reviews compensation to all employees, including the Executive Director, and approves increases in salary, if applicable, and annual bonuses.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Requests for copies of the annual Form 990 are approved by the Board and then released.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,774,818
Liabilities
$15,235
Net assets
$1,759,583
Revenue
$897,482
Expenses
$1,018,280
Net income
-$120,798
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.91$0.02$1.90$1.10$1.04$0.06
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.77$0.02$1.76$0.90$1.02$0.12
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.93$0.02$1.91$0.98$0.87$0.11
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.85$0.05$1.80$0.81$0.75$0.06
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.80$0.02$1.78$0.67$0.64$0.03
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.66$0.01$1.66$0.54$0.69$0.14
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.72$0.01$1.71$1.86$0.66$1.20
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.00$0.52$0.34$0.36$0.02
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.54$0.00$0.54$0.43$0.33$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.29$0.32$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.00$0.47$0.28$0.27$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.26$0.24$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.24
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.26
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.25