Ocean Futures Society Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $492.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 04/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-4455199
Organization Overview
Ocean Futures Society Inc is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Ocean Futures Society 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, Ocean Futures Society Inc generated $492.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $542.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO INSIPIRE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO ACT RESPONSIBLY FOR THE PROTECTION OF EARTH'S OCEAN. THE SOCIETY ACHIEVE THIS GOALS BY PRODUCING DOCUMENTARYFILMS TO EDUCATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN PROGRESS PRODUCTION OF OCEAN FUTURE'S SOCIETY VIDOE PRODUCTION , BOOKS IN PRODUCTION AND EDUCATION REPRESENT OCEAN FUTURE'S SOCIETY CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE PEOPLE BY DOCUMENTING THE CRITICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN IMPACE OF INDIVIDUALS AND GOVERMENTAL ACTIONA AND INACTIONS ON THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR SURVIVAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jean Michel Cousteau President | Officer | 40 | $77,000 |
Charles Vinick Chief Financial Officer | Officer | $0 | |
Sylvia Earle Director | Trustee | $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 | $185,678 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $185,678 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $182,045 |
| 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 | $492,935 |
| 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 | $7,341 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,700 |
| 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 | $329,689 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,910 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $380 |
| Office expenses | $6,211 |
| Information technology | $7,557 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,608 |
| Travel | $19,458 |
| 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 | $288 |
| Insurance | $7,099 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $542,924 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,770 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,670 |
| 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 | $6,558 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $288 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $818 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,039,619 |
| Total assets | $2,130,723 |
| 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 | $149,900 |
| Total liabilities | $149,900 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,130,723 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Ocean Futures Society Inc has recieved totaling $40,791.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Frontstream Global Fund Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: Use by the organization's general fund | $31,023 |
Lary Foundation Inc Homestead, FL PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF THE RECIPIENT. | $5,100 |
Patricia And Paul Bragg Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Hurd Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATION AND PROTECT THE OCEAN | $1,237 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $431 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | $131,343,495 | $84,084,998 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |