Civic Intelligence

Living Oceans Society

EIN 98-0567045 • 501(c)3 • West vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Profile

Engages in scientific, social and economics research so that its programs are always grounded in fact. Interprets scientific data for diverse audiences through maps, reports and other publications, to encourage informed participation. Engages with government, industry and the people who live and work on the coast to create viable solutions to ocean conversation. Promotes sound public policy.

Unit 7-650 Clyde AvenueWest vancouver, British Columbia V7T 1E2CA

www.livingoceans.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.54x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

44th percentile

-0.0%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$84,609

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.5% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-68%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

15th percentile

-59%

Faster revenue growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$282,111

Up $77,869 (+38%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$240,343

Up $78,416 (+48%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$41,768

Down $547 (-1.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$716,881

Up $403,934 (+129%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$716,807

Up $402,865 (+128%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$74

Up $1,069 (+107%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $1,215,166Liabilities 2011: $987,276Net Assets 2011: $227,8902011Assets 2012: $786,942Liabilities 2012: $554,984Net Assets 2012: $231,9582012Assets 2013: $681,179Liabilities 2013: $474,824Net Assets 2013: $206,3552013Assets 2014: $392,460Liabilities 2014: $203,268Net Assets 2014: $189,1922014Assets 2015: $87,007Liabilities 2015: $23,603Net Assets 2015: $63,4042015Assets 2016: $122,314Liabilities 2016: $52,693Net Assets 2016: $69,6212016Assets 2017: $71,057Liabilities 2017: $8,757Net Assets 2017: $62,3002017Assets 2018: $48,587Liabilities 2018: $19,500Net Assets 2018: $29,0872018Assets 2019: $60,843Liabilities 2019: $32,949Net Assets 2019: $27,8942019Assets 2020: $85,323Liabilities 2020: $59,458Net Assets 2020: $25,8652020Assets 2021: $229,850Liabilities 2021: $184,570Net Assets 2021: $45,2802021Assets 2022: $188,697Liabilities 2022: $143,765Net Assets 2022: $44,9322022Assets 2023: $204,242Liabilities 2023: $161,927Net Assets 2023: $42,3152023Assets 2024: $282,111Liabilities 2024: $240,343Net Assets 2024: $41,7682024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$282,111
Liabilities$240,343
Net Assets$41,768
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth15th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $1,723,395Expenses 2011: $1,719,892Net Income 2011: $3,5032011Revenue 2012: $1,162,480Expenses 2012: $1,163,669Net Income 2012: -$1,1892012Revenue 2013: $839,989Expenses 2013: $851,049Net Income 2013: -$11,0602013Revenue 2014: $667,218Expenses 2014: $667,214Net Income 2014: $42014Revenue 2015: $363,158Expenses 2015: $457,645Net Income 2015: -$94,4872015Revenue 2016: $361,238Expenses 2016: $354,042Net Income 2016: $7,1962016Revenue 2017: $280,977Expenses 2017: $285,163Net Income 2017: -$4,1862017Revenue 2018: $289,928Expenses 2018: $321,299Net Income 2018: -$31,3712018Revenue 2019: $271,188Expenses 2019: $291,663Net Income 2019: -$20,4752019Revenue 2020: $235,353Expenses 2020: $236,497Net Income 2020: -$1,1442020Revenue 2021: $243,739Expenses 2021: $226,134Net Income 2021: $17,6052021Revenue 2022: $272,766Expenses 2022: $271,458Net Income 2022: $1,3082022Revenue 2023: $312,947Expenses 2023: $313,942Net Income 2023: -$9952023Revenue 2024: $716,881Expenses 2024: $716,807Net Income 2024: $742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$716,881
Expenses$716,807
Net Income$74
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$282,111
Liabilities
$240,343
Net assets
$41,768
Revenue
$716,881
Expenses
$716,807
Net income
$74
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.24$0.04$0.72$0.72$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.16$0.04$0.31$0.31$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.14$0.04$0.27$0.27$0.00
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.18$0.05$0.24$0.23$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.06$0.03$0.24$0.24$0.00
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.03$0.03$0.27$0.29$0.02
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.02$0.03$0.29$0.32$0.03
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.01$0.06$0.28$0.29$0.00
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.05$0.07$0.36$0.35$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.02$0.06$0.36$0.46$0.09
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.20$0.19$0.67$0.67$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.68$0.47$0.21$0.84$0.85$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.79$0.55$0.23$1.16$1.16$0.00
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.22$0.99$0.23$1.72$1.72$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$716,881
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Engages in scientific, social and economics research so that its programs are always grounded in fact. Interprets scientific data for diverse audiences through maps, reports and other publications, to encourage informed participation. Engages with government, industry and the people who live and work on the coast to create viable solutions to ocean conversation. Promotes sound public policy.

Living Oceans was incorporated in November 1998 under the Society Act of British Columbia. The Society works to ensure Canada's oceans are sustainably managed and thriving with abundant sea life that supports vibrant and resilient communities

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$4,745$138,138▲ $133,393
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$190,110$138,022▼ $52,088
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,980$4,022▲ $42
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,410$1,929▼ $481
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$201,245$282,111▲ $80,866
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,356$121,474▲ $117,118
Deferred Revenue$125,994$118,869▼ $7,125
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$29,201--
Total Liabilities$159,551$240,343▲ $80,792
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$41,694$41,768▲ $74
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$41,694$41,768▲ $74
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$201,245$282,111▲ $80,866

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Equipment$1,929$0$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Karen WristenExecutive DirectorFT$76,654$76,654

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Astrid ScholzPresident/Treasurer
Eric GrantnerDirector
Evelyn PinkertonDirector
Phillip DeardenDirector
Tundi AgardySecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$413,287
Program Service Revenue
$301,386
Investment Income
$2,208
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$0
Change in Net Assets
$74
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$513,951
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$202,856
Total Fundraising Expense$1,683
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$435,451$0$0$435,451
Other Salaries and Wages$105,181$0$0$105,181
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$76,654$0$0$76,654
Travel$20,239$19,443$0$39,682
Office Expenses$16,210$0$164$16,374
Occupancy$6,232$2,396$960$9,588
Other Employee Benefits$9,208$0$0$9,208
Pension Plan Contributions$8,754$0$0$8,754
Information Technology$3,062$1,178$470$4,710
Fees for Services Accounting$3,078$0$0$3,078
Payroll Taxes$3,059$0$0$3,059
Insurance$2,648$0$0$2,648
Advertising$1,007$0$0$1,007
All Other Expenses$813$0$89$902
Depreciation Depletion$482$0$0$482
Fees for Services Legal$29$0$0$29
Total Functional Expenses$692,107$23,017$1,683$716,807
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
9
Spending
$716,807

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

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States)Program ServicesMarine Conservation19$716,807
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 - Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6- The organization had 13 members”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a - Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a- The members elect the directors annually”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b - Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b- Acceptance of the financial statement is reserved to the membership”

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

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b- The form 990 is circulated to the board before filing and reviewed at its next meeting.”

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

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C- The Board self assesses at each meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15- Used Comparability data.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 - Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 18- The Form 990 is available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 18- Documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Living Oceans Society
EIN
98-0567045
Phone
6046965044
Address
CA

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Wristen
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6046965044
Signed
2025-05-01

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Wristen
Formed
1998
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
9
Volunteers
25
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2

“The Society Significantly increased its activity in collecting Marine debris on the bases of government grant”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“amount paid to Kelly Johnson $57979, Rugged Coast Research Society $119593, West Coast Helicopters Maintenance & Contracting Ltd $65248, Kestrel Helicopters 32532, McGill University $31976, OKISOLLO MARINE $11498, Jason Rose $37079, Dan Carter $15036, David Jensen $14816, Central Coast Marine $34032, Fox Disposal Services $6686, Golden Glow enterprise $1656, Brittany Lowden $1132,Ecology Action Centre $470,Kaida Zhu $237”

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