Diving With A Purpose And Development Group Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2014. 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. Diving With A Purpose And Development Group 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, Diving With A Purpose And Development Group Inc generated $239.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $58.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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DIVING WITH A PURPOSE (DWP) WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF SUBMERGED HERITAGE RESOURCES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND FIELD EXPERIENCE TO ADULTS AND YOUTH IN THE FIELDS OF MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY AND OCEAN CONSERVATION. OUR SPECIAL FOCUS IS THE PROTECTION, DOCUMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE SHIPWRECKS AND THE MARITIME HISTORY AND CULTURE OF AFRICAN AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DIVING WITH A PURPOSE (DWP) IS A LEADING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, MISSION LEADERSHIP, AND PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SUBMERGED HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS WORLDWIDE WITH A FOCUS ON THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. DWP CARES IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A FOUNDATION FOR PARTICIPANTS TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY KEY CORAL REEF SPECIES, COMMUNICATING TO THE PUBLIC THE EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON OUR COASTAL AND REEF ECOSYSTEMS, FACILITATING AND COMMUNICATING FINDINGS (DATA) FROM REEF MONITORING SURVEYS AND DEVELOPING PARTICIPANTS AS LEADERS IN CONSERVATION.
DIVING WITH A PURPOSE (DWP) IS A LEADING INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, MISSION LEADERSHIP, AND PROJECT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SUBMERGED HERITAGE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS WORLDWIDE WITH A FOCUS ON THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. DWP DEDICATED A MEMORIAL TO THE TUSKEGEE AIRMEN OF WWII TO MEMORIALIZE FIVE PILOTS WHO PERISHED IN ACCIDENTS IN THE PORT HURON, MICHIGAN AREA AUGUST 28TH, 2021
DIVING WITH A PURPOSE (DWP) IS A COMMUNITY-FOCUSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF SUBMERGED HERITAGE RESOURCES BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION AND FIELD EXPERIENCE TO ADULTS AND YOUTH IN THE FIELDS OF MARITIME ARCHAEOLOGY AND OCEAN CONSERVATION. YDWP PARTICIPATES GATHER AT BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK AND LEARN UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY WITH DWP INSTRUCTORS, FOLLOWING THE PROGRAM LISTED ABOVE FOR DWP. THEY ALSO LOOK FOR WAYS TO CHALLENGE INTEREST AND BROADEN KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO THE VAST AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Lampkin Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Kenneth Stewart Board Member | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Jay Haigler Boardmember | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Josh Jones Board Member | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Kamau Sadaki President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Kramer Wimberley Board Member | Officer | 20 | $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 | $239,504 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $239,504 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $239,504 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $57,334 |
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. | $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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $474 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $167 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $860 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $58,835 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $235,616 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $235,616 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $36,050 |
Total liabilities | $36,050 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $199,566 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $235,616 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Diving With A Purpose And Development Group Inc has recieved totaling $8,400.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Geographic Society Washington, DC PURPOSE: Research Grant | $8,000 |
Mckesson Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $400 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Marine Science Consortium Inc Wallops Island, VA | $12,768,305 | $1,791,311 |
The Washington Dc Area Marine Aquarist Society Reston, VA | $128,850 | $281,664 |
Ocean Visions Inc Leesburg, VA | $2,405,679 | $2,291,104 |
Oceans For Youth Foundation Augusta, GA | $271,528 | $311,391 |
Crustacean Society Herndon, VA | $915,214 | $104,058 |
Diving With A Purpose And Development Group Inc Nashville, TN | $235,616 | $239,504 |
Foundation For Underwater Research And Education Inc Haymarket, VA | $66,529 | $0 |
Ipac Marine Environmental Research Corporation Melfa, VA | $47,772 | $0 |
Life Under H2o Foundation Alpharetta, GA | $0 | $0 |