Project Ceti Inc
- Assets
- $10.7m
- Revenue
- $8.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 84-4630660
Organization Overview
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. 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 12/2021, Project Ceti Inc generated $8.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
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 SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2020 INCLUDED DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGY NEEDED FOR THE WHALE COMMUNICATION RESEARCH AND EXAMINING AN INITIAL DATA SET FROM CETI'S RESEARCH LOCATION DOMINICA. PROJECT CETI DESIGNED, PLANNED AND BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF PROJECT CETIS CORE WHALE LISTENING STATION (BUOYS) IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA AND TEXAS A&M. CETI CUSTOMIZED EXISTING WHALE TAGS TO IMMEDIATE DATA COLLECTION NEEDS AND BUILT A FULLY AUTOMATIC ML-BASED PIPELINE FROM AUDIO WAVEFORM DATA, INCLUDING CLICK DETECTION, AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF BASIC LOW-LEVEL STRUCTURE (CODAS).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Gruber Ed & President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stan Altman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fiona Pawlowski Thru Nov 21 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jaclinn Tanney Start Nov '21 Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $7,993,552 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,993,552 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,605 |
| 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 | $7,996,157 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,500,709 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,762,079 |
| 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 | $56,095 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $99,490 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,622 |
| Office expenses | $3,273 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| 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 | $39,887 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $9,296 |
| All other expenses | $1,353 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,528,000 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $388,973 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,659,556 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $240,000 |
| 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 | $4,450,939 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,739,468 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $447,292 |
| 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 | $447,292 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,092,232 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $199,944 |
| 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 | $10,739,468 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Project Ceti Inc has awarded $1,500,709 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Cambridge, MA | | $835,000 |
Cambridge, MA | | $555,000 |
Oakland, CA | | $110,709 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Project Ceti Inc has recieved totaling $1,425,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Sciences | $1,000,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $425,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Stroud Water Research Center Inc Avondale, PA | $63,149,391 | $11,493,503 |
Sea Education Association Inc Falmouth, MA | $20,669,049 | $7,982,566 |
The Global Foundation For Ocean Exploration Inc Mystic, CT | $2,739,847 | $5,589,475 |
Project Ceti Inc New York, NY | $10,739,468 | $7,996,157 |
New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium Fort Hancock, NJ | $2,239,684 | $3,574,556 |
Inter District Committee For Project Oceanology Groton, CT | $1,360,230 | $1,726,047 |
Central Caribbean Marine Institute Inc Princeton, NJ | $3,462,275 | $1,979,694 |
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Inc Chatham, MA | $1,610,848 | $1,610,574 |
The Perry Institute For Marine Science Inc Waitsfield, VT | $1,181,677 | $1,963,951 |
Research Applied Technologyeducation Service Incorporated Potsdam, NY | $614,658 | $920,167 |
Society For Marine Mamalogy Yarmouth Port, MA | $3,099,610 | $367,619 |
Okeanos Foundation (US) Inc Highland Park, NJ | $0 | $5,949 |