Altaseads Conservancy, operating under the name Kelp Ark - The Global Macroalgae See, is located in San Pedro, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Kelp Ark - The Global Macroalgae See employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kelp Ark - The Global Macroalgae See 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, Kelp Ark - The Global Macroalgae See generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 67.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $299.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 55.4% per year over the past 2 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE DEVELOPING, MAINTAINING AND CURATING SEED BANKS TO HELP NATURAL OCEAN KELP BEDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEEDBANK: WE CONTINUED BUILDING OUR GROUNDS, INCLUDING COMPLETION OF OFFICE AND LAB SPACE, CONTINUED BUILDING RECIRCULATING AQUACULTURE SYSTEM (RAS), WHILE HIRING COLLECTION CURATOR, AND UTILIZING THE PILOT AQUACULTURE SYSTEM OF OUR PARTNER, USC-ALTASEA SEAWEED LAB. WE ALSO STARTED WORKING WITH THE CA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE REGULATIONS.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: TO DEVELOP A CURRICULUM AND TEACH THROUGH AN AQUACULTURE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. AN 8 WEEKS CLASS DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN AQUACULTURE, MARINE SCIENCE AND MARINE BIOLOGY. THE CLASS CONTAINED BOTH THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL COMPONENTS. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON SPREADING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE OCEAN ECOLOGY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEAWEED AS A KEY ELEMENT OF HABITAT FOR NUMEROUS SPECIES, AS FEED AND FOOD, SOURCE OF ENERGY, AND OTHER USES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nina Nouidina Cfoo/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $40,000 |
Serguei Noujdine President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $20,000 |
Eric Bishop Von Wettberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Yarish Director | Trustee | 1 | $600 |
Regina Wetzer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Hajek Director | Trustee | 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 | $1,431,392 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $54,152 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,431,392 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10 |
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 | $1,431,402 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $60,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $56,250 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,350 |
Other employee benefits | $7,000 |
Payroll taxes | $11,347 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $967 |
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 | $14,539 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,274 |
Office expenses | $16,723 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,207 |
Travel | $6,414 |
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 | $2,456 |
Insurance | $9,452 |
All other expenses | $322 |
Total functional expenses | $299,773 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $925,725 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $11,885 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $297,190 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $70,412 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,305,212 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,406 |
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 | $77,536 |
Total liabilities | $78,942 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $954,858 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $271,412 |
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 | $1,305,212 |