Seacology
- Assets
- $12.7m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-0495235
Organization Overview
Seacology is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Seacology employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seacology 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 12/2023, Seacology generated $4.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Seacology has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $221,013. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEACOLOGY PROTECTS THE THREATENED SPECIES AND HABITATS OF THE WORLDS ISLANDS BY WORKING DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL PEOPLE TO BOTH CONSERVE THEIR NATURAL RESOURCES AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, SEACOLOGY STARTED 23 NEW PROJECTS ON ISLANDS AROUND THE WORLD. SEACOLOGY GRANTS GO TO COMMUNITIES THAT ARE WORKING TO PROTECT THEIR MARINE OR TERRESTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS AND NEED SOME KIND OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT, SUCH AS A SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY CENTER. SEACOLOGY'S 2023 PROJECTS FUNDED A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY BENEFITS IN RETURN FOR VARIOUS PROTECTIONS, AS DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O.
THE ANNUAL SEACOLOGY PRIZE RECOGNIZES AN INDIGENOUS ISLANDER FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT IN PRESERVING THE ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE OF HIS OR HER HOME COUNTRY. THE SEACOLOGY BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHOSE JONAH RATSIMBAZAFY AS THE 2023 PRIZE RECIPIENT. THE LONGTIME CONSERVATIONIST HAS DEDICATED HIS LIFE TO PROTECTING THE ENDANGERED LEMURS AND OTHER SPECIES OF HIS NATIVE MADAGASCAR. ADDITIONAL DESCRIPTION ON SCHEDULE O.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Duane Silverstein Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $246,000 |
Karen Peterson Sr Mgr Spec. Init. | 40 | $108,461 | |
Erin Coyne Inst. Giving Off. | 40 | $101,767 | |
Kevin Claassen Acct. Mgr. | Officer | 40 | $110,450 |
Paul Cox Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kimberly Myers Hewlett Vice President | 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 | $4,294,092 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $157,556 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,294,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,199 |
| Investment income | $201,031 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,479 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,599,548 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $72,470 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,757 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,000,251 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $356,450 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,222 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $589,250 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $129,915 |
| Other employee benefits | $118,197 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,481 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,211 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,238 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $67,761 |
| Fees for services: Other | $81,601 |
| Advertising and promotion | $98,960 |
| Office expenses | $9,313 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,556 |
| Travel | $107,117 |
| 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 | $679 |
| Insurance | $12,600 |
| All other expenses | $56,670 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,159,291 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $736,275 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,689,449 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,552,805 |
| 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 | $102,850 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,411,101 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $207,189 |
| Total assets | $12,699,669 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130,595 |
| 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 | $212,042 |
| Total liabilities | $342,637 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,566,766 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,790,266 |
| 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 | $12,699,669 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Seacology has awarded $72,470 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERISITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: SEAGRASS RESEEDING | $23,080 |
GREEN EMPOWERMENT PURPOSE: MICRO-HYDRO INSTALLATION | $28,350 |
MAD DOG INITIATIVE PURPOSE: PRIMARY SCHOOL AND FURNISHINGS | $21,040 |