Herring Gut Coastal Science Center is located in Port Clyde, ME. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Herring Gut Coastal Science Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING STUDENTS AND COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE OCEAN, INLAND WATERS, AND ECONOMY OF MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YEAR ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN MARINE SCIENCE AND AQUACULTURE. SUMMER CAMPS TEACHING MARINE SCIENCE TO CHILDREN IN GRADES 1- 7. INSTRUCTIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR K-12 TEACHERS TO ENHANCE ABILITIES IN SCIENCE EDUCATION USING AQUACULTURE AS A TEACHING TOOL. TEACHERS RECEIVED INTENSIVE LESSONS AND MATERIALS, COUPLED WITH INSTRUCTION TO ADAPT THESE TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kathy Barker Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
David Brakke Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Philip Conkling Co Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Edward Freitag Co Chair/tre | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Wendy Makins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Beth Schwartz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
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 | $39,660 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,660 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $77,562 |
Investment income | $9,123 |
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 | $126,345 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $101,955 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,909 |
Other employee benefits | $14,268 |
Payroll taxes | $16,966 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $39,099 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,486 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,868 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,385 |
Office expenses | $6,206 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,482 |
Travel | $886 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,817 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,533 |
Insurance | $3,925 |
All other expenses | $433 |
Total functional expenses | $243,081 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,482 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,530 |
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 | $1,000,762 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $535,540 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,124 |
Total assets | $1,572,438 |
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 | $150,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $13,040 |
Total liabilities | $163,040 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,409,398 |
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 | $1,572,438 |