Project Ceti Inc is located in New York, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (U21) the organization is classified as: Marine Science & Oceanography, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Project Ceti Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Ceti Inc 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 12/2022, Project Ceti Inc generated $8.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROJECT CETI (CETACEAN TRANSLATION INITIATIVE) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT AIMS TO APPLY ADVANCED MACHINE LEARNING AND NON-INVASIVE ROBOTICS TO LISTEN TO AND TRANSLATE THE COMMUNICATION OF WHALES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROJECT CETI WAS FOUNDED IN 2020 AND THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION INCLUDES DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY NEEDED FOR THE WHALE COMMUNICATION RESEARCH AND EXAMINING AN INITIAL DATA SET FROM CETI'S RESEARCH LOCATION DOMINICA. PROJECT CETI HAS DESIGNED, PLANNED AND CONSTRUCTED PROJECT CETI'S CORE WHALE LISTENING STATION (BUOYS) AS WELL AS CUSTOMIZED EXISTING WHALE TAGS TO IMPROVE DATA COLLECTION METHODS AND BUILT A FULLY AUTOMATIC ML-BASED PIPELINE FROM AUDIO WAVEFORM DATA, INCLUDING CLICK DETECTION, AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF BASIC LOW-LEVEL STRUCTURE (CODAS).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Gruber CEO | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $98,077 |
Stan Altman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaclinn Tanney Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $8,031,857 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,031,857 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,233 |
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 | $8,073,332 |
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. | $102,153 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,292 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $68,783 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,703 |
Payroll taxes | $9,771 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $62,071 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $59,655 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,063,858 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $9,046 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,426 |
Travel | $118,310 |
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 | $277,981 |
Insurance | $88,275 |
All other expenses | $25,269 |
Total functional expenses | $5,233,857 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,305 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,834,789 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $736,666 |
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 | $4,422,049 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $13,200,809 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,158 |
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 | $69,158 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,314,941 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $816,710 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,200,809 |
Over the last fiscal year, Project Ceti Inc has awarded $1,500,709 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
HARVARD UNIVERSITY | | | $555,000 |
MIT | | | $835,000 |
REGENTS OF THE UNI OF CA | | | $110,709 |