Onslow Bay Artificial Reef Association is located in Wrightsville Beach, NC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Onslow Bay Artificial Reef Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2015
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
2014 SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY: FUNDED LARGELY BY A GRANT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES, ONSLOW BAY ARTIFICIAL REEF ASSOCIATION, INC. (OBARA) UNDERTOOK PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF THE ENHANCEMENT OF THREE ARTIFICIAL REEFS - AR364, AR370, AND AR 378 IN ONSLOW BAY, NORTH CAROLINA. IN ADDITION,FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, OBARA COMMENCED PLANS FOR ENHANCING A FOURTH ARTIFICIAL REEF AR372.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%)COMPLETE IN TWO YEAR PROJECT TO COMPLETE RENOVATION OF THREE DESIGNATED ARTIFICIAL REEFS AND NEWLY DESIGNATED MEMORIAL REEF
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita Merritt Executive Dir. | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Tim Barefoot Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Dennis Barbour Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Michael Brown Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Jay Salevan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| M Wayne Zeigler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $330,265 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,288 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $330,265 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,110 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $335,375 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $7,427 | 
| Office expenses | $791 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $850 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $402,354 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $29,212 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $29,212 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,591 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $10,591 | 
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $18,621 | 
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 | 
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Total net assets or fund balances | $18,621 |