Ocean Institute

Organization Overview

Ocean Institute is located in Dana Point, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ocean Institute employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ocean Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Ocean Institute generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE OCEAN INSTITUTE PROVIDES EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO SCHOOLS, YOUTH GROUPS, AND THE PUBLIC TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE OCEAN AND MARITIME HISTORY. WE EMBODY OUR MOTTO, "EXPERIENCE IS THE TEACHER" THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS, PUBLIC CRUISES AND EXHIBITS, SPECIAL EVENTS AND SPEAKERS, AND GUIDED TOURS ON AND AROUND OUR OCEANFRONT CAMPUS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS: OCEAN INSTITUTE PROVIDES HANDS-ON FIELD-TRIP PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN OUR LABS, ON THE WATER, AND IN THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE ON CAMPUS IN OUR LEARNING LABS, ON THE WATER ON THE R/V SEA EXPLORER AND TALL SHIP SPIRIT, AND IN OUR LOCAL COASTAL ENVIRONMENT THAT INCLUDES UNIQUE GEOLOGICAL FEATURES, TIDEPOOLS, AND THE OCEAN INSTITUTE NATIVE PLANT GARDEN. OUR "OCEAN IN MOTION" VISITING VAN AND VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS REACH STUDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO VISIT OUR CAMPUS, INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS, AND HOMELESS SHELTERS.


PUBLIC LEARNING EXPERIENCES:OCEAN INSTITUTE BELIEVES IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND OUR EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION IS ALSO OFFERED TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, PRIVATE GROUPS (FROM SCOUTS TO SENIORS), THROUGH OUR GENERAL ADMISSION AND SPECIAL EVENTS. VISITORS CAN SPEND A DAY VISITING OUR EXHIBITS AND TOUCH TANKS, SEARCH FOR MARINE MAMMALS ON THE R/V SEA EXPLORER CRUISE, SAIL ON THE TALL SHIP SPIRIT, OR JOIN OUR KAYAK, TIDEPOOL, AND GEOLOGY TOURS. SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING MARITIME FEST, GIRLS IN OCEAN SCIENCE, THE MARINE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COLLEGE FAIR, INTERN RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM, COASTAL CLEANUPS, AND DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS PROVIDE MULTIPLE PATHWAYS TO LEARNING FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wendy Marshall
President And CEO
$206,616
Lee Gottlieb
Vice Chairperson
$0
Steve Harris
Secretary
$0
Vic Hausmaninger
Treasurer
$0
Vipe Desai
Chairperson
$0
Charlie Steinmetz
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Marine Group Boat Works Llc
Boat Repairs
$192,587
Cardmember Services
Credit Card Services
$109,792
Fohrman & Fohrman Inc
Accounting Consulting
$124,564
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$68,965
Fundraising events$159,294
Related organizations$0
Government grants $750,250
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,003,489
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $57,970
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,981,998
Total Program Service Revenue$857,352
Investment income $19,219
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $25,816
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $43,518
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,927,903

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ocean Institute has recieved totaling $8,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Linda I Smith Foundation

Costa Mesa, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE - EDUCATION/ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

$8,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$287,133
Earnings$19,219
Ending Balance$306,352

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