Ocean Discovery Institute

Organization Overview

Ocean Discovery Institute is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ocean Discovery Institute employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ocean Discovery 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 Discovery Institute generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OCEAN DISCOVERY INSTITUTE THE INSTITUTE IS A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED IN 1999. TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENCE LEADERS, OCEAN DISCOVEY INSTITUTE CREATES LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TRAIDITIONALLY EXCLUDED FROM SCIENCE DUE TO RACE, INCOME STATUS, AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. THE EDUCATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TUITION FREE AND PRIMARILY BENEFIT LOWER INCOME STUDENTS IN CITY HEIGHTS, CA CURRENTLY, APPROXIMATELY 6,000 YOUNG PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN HANDS ON SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND THE INSTITUE IS GROWING TO SERVE 10,000 STUDENTS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO ENGAGEES SAN DIEGO TEACHERS, STEM PROFESSIONALS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS AS VOLUNTEERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shara Fisler
Executive Director
$137,510
Scott Grimes
Board Chair
$0
Mindy Dominek
Treasurer
$0
Kurt Gering
Secretary
$0
Rudy Vargas
Vice Chair
$0
Dan Mcclellan
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$328,997
Related organizations$0
Government grants $527,891
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,847,271
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $19,108
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,704,159
Total Program Service Revenue$295,000
Investment income $1,120
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$14,691
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$21,901
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$1,554
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,962,133

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Ocean Discovery Institute has recieved totaling $27,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Rice Family Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: OCEAN SCIENCEEXPLORERS PROGRAM

$15,000
Shafer-Tuuk Family Foundation

Fremont, MI

PURPOSE: SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

$10,000
El Dorado Foundation

Irvine, CA

PURPOSE: DONATION

$2,500
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Endowment Analysis

Net Contributions$149,694
Ending Balance$149,694

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