Billion Oyster Project

Organization Overview

Billion Oyster Project is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Billion Oyster Project employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Billion Oyster Project 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 06/2022, Billion Oyster Project generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BILLION OYSTER PROJECT RESTORES OYSTER REEFS TO NEW YORK HARBOR THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

BILLION OYSTER PROJECT CO-CREATES OYSTER REEF HABITAT THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY PARTNERSHIPS AND HANDS-ON COLLABORATION WITH NEW YORKERS. RESTORATION PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE (I) BUILDING STRUCTURES FOR OYSTER RESTORATION BY ENGAGING TECHNICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER NETWORKS; (II) RESTORING OYSTERS TO NEW YORK HARBOR THROUGH AQUACULTURE AND OTHER RESTORATION ACTIVITIES; (III) RESTORING REEF HABITAT TO THE HARBOR BY INSTALLING REEF STRUCTURES THAT PROMOTE SELF-SUSTAINING OYSTER POPULATIONS; AND (IV) DIVERTING MOLLUSK SHELLS FROM THE WASTE STREAM TO CREATE A SOURCE OF CURED SHELL FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES THROUGH RESTAURANT, STATE, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS.


BILLION OYSTER PROJECT BUILDS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS WHO USE AND CONTRIBUTE TO BOP'S FIELD-BASED CURRICULUM TO ENRICH STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE (I) PUBLISHING FREE, FIELD-BASED CURRICULA WRITTEN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGH THE LENS OF OYSTER RESTORATION; (II) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS TO WORK AND LEARN ALONGSIDE BOP STAFF; (III) SUPPORTING NEW YORK HARBOR SCHOOL AS A MODEL OF PROVIDING BIPOC AND/OR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS WITH A PATHWAY TO POST- SECONDARY AND LIFE-LONG CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROMOTING THE GROWTH OF A NETWORK OF HARBOR SCHOOLS; AND (IV) OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, PARTICULARLY IN DISADVANTAGED SCHOOLS.


BILLION OYSTER PROJECT FOSTERS STEWARDSHIP OF NEW YORK HARBOR'S URBAN ESTUARY THROUGH COMMUNITY-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE (I) PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEER TO CREATE MATERIALS FOR RESTORATION DURING PUBLIC AND CORPORATE DAYS OF SERVICE; (II) DEVELOPING PLACE-BASED LEARNING CENTERS (FIELD STATIONS) THAT PROVIDE WATERFRONT ACCESS AND OYSTER RESTORATION-RELATED ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES; (III) CONDUCTING COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES UNDERSTANDING OF REEF DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND WATER QUALITY; AND (IV) IMPROVING CONDITIONS IN NEW YORK HARBOR BY ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT MATTER TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND OYSTERS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Lobster Place Wholesale Seafood
Shell Collection Services
$110,267
Hudson River Foundation For Science & En
Research Services
$101,180
Hudson River Foundation For Science & En
Research Services
$101,180
The Lobster Place Wholesale Seafood
Shell Collection Services
$110,267
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$416,044
Related organizations$0
Government grants $928,955
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,189,215
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $194,197
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,534,214
Total Program Service Revenue$533,524
Investment income $821
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,053
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$105,832
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,973,727

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Billion Oyster Project has awarded $152,127 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NYC DEPT OF EDU - NY HARBOR SCHOOL

PURPOSE: PROGRAMS

$91,177

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SAIL TRAINING

$60,950
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Billion Oyster Project has recieved totaling $307,316.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Overbrook Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Overbrook Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Dalio Family Fund Inc

Westport, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS

$50,000
The Bessemer Giving Fund

Woodbridge, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,000
Jamestown Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: PROMOTE PARKS AND GREEN SPACE

$25,000
Hugoton Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO FUND EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND MATERIALS FOR BOP'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

$23,500
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