The Washington Dc Area Marine Aquarist Society is located in Reston, VA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (U21) the organization is classified as: Marine Science & Oceanography, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington DC Area Marine Aquarist Society 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
EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY DEDICATED TO THE HUSBANDRY OF MARINE LIFE IN A CAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED THE 2015 MARINE AQUARIUM CONFERENCE OF NORTH AMERICA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Land President | Trustee | 18 | $0 |
Laura Sharkey Vice President | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Hilary Foster Secretary | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Scott Friedman Treasurer | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Isaac Bell Membership Director | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $281,664 |
| 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 | $281,664 |
| 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 | $1,856 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,464 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,330 |
| Office expenses | $5,160 |
| Information technology | $470 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $13,622 |
| Total functional expenses | $521,107 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,850 |
| 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 | $128,850 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $128,850 |
| 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 | $128,850 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Marine Technology Society Inc Washington, DC | $7,350,561 | $2,309,568 |
Ocean Visions Inc Leesburg, VA | $5,209,733 | $3,574,949 |
Marine Science Consortium Inc Wallops Island, VA | $12,314,765 | $2,892,410 |
Association For The Sciences Of Limnology And Oceanography Inc Washington, DC | $6,174,176 | $997,871 |
American Saltwater Guides Association Inc Washington, DC | $876,169 | $874,805 |
The Washington Dc Area Marine Aquarist Society Reston, VA | $128,850 | $281,664 |
Responsible Offshore Science Alliance Washington, DC | $992,518 | $665,000 |
Molluscan Science Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MD | $21,588,776 | $2,383,369 |
Consortium For Ocean Leadership Inc Washington, DC | $0 | $0 |
Diving With A Purpose And Development Group Inc Nashville, TN | $327,459 | $299,061 |
Crustacean Society Herndon, VA | $756,707 | $112,627 |
Foundation For Underwater Research And Education Inc Arlington, VA | $49,111 | $0 |
Ipac Marine Environmental Research Corporation Melfa, VA | $47,772 | $0 |
Center For Research On The Changing Earth System Clarksville, MD | $588 | $0 |