2026-02-10T06:51:06-08:00 2025-06-30 060872192 Doherty Beals & Banks PC 187 Williams St New London CT 06320 990 2024-07-01 060896672 Interdistrict Committee For Project Oceanology INTE 8604459007 1084 Shennecossett Road Groton CT 06340 JOHN A ELY Executive Dir. 2026-02-10 true true Stacey L Gualtieri CPA P00093558 8604432033 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 1084 Shennecossett Road Groton CT 06340 2055948 false X www.oceanology.org X 1972 CT Project Oceanology is a year-round marine science and environmental education organization with a mission to nurture interest and inspire enthusiasm for science and our planet's marine environment. 17 4 31 3 0 617636 495223 843467 884880 123686 104683 15062 11459 1599851 1496245 0 0 1053534 1105676 0 73364 573758 575350 1627292 1681026 -27441 -184781 2201990 1869955 957319 811666 1244671 1058289 Project Oceanology is a year-round marine science and environmental education organization with a mission to nurture interest and inspire enthusiasm for science and our planet's marine environment. false false 1434219 884880 Summer Camps:We enhanced the educational value of our summer camps by refining the themed content offered each week, ensuring unique learning opportunities for both new and returning participants (with approximately 33% of campers returning annually). We also strengthened staff preparation by expanding behavior management training, delivered during both pre-season and mid-season sessions. Camp participation remained strong, with approximately 440 campers, maintaining the increased attendance levels achieved in prior years.School-Year Programs:We expanded our K12 programming by strengthening partnerships and successfully competing for grants that enhance our educational offerings and resources. Our curriculum continues to be updated and aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards to ensure high-quality, standards-based learning. Despite operating with one organizational research vessel instead of two, we maintained service levels comparable to prior years by contracting an additional vessel and increasing the number of licensed captains on staff. These investments improved our capacity to meet growing program demand during both the school year and summer months. Research, Policy, and Community Engagement:We advanced authentic science and environmental education by engaging federal, state, and local policymakers and supporting community-based initiatives. Through a statewide coalition, we secured a subaward to continue removing abandoned and lost lobster traps from Long Island Sound, contributing to peer-reviewed research on marine debris, invasive species, and ecosystem impacts. We deepened our role in regional stewardship by participating in watershed committees, formalizing our membership in the Long Island Sound Partnership Citizens Advisory Committee, and increasing high school internship opportunities in aquaria maintenance. Additionally, we empowered youth voices in ocean policy by leading a second annual delegation to Capitol Hill Ocean Week in Washington, DC, where students shared their perspectives directly with policymakers. 1434219 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 14 0 true 31 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 17 4 true false false false true true true true true false false true false false false true false false CT X X LISA COLON 8604459007 1084 SHENNECOSSETT ROAD GROTON CT 06340 JOHN A ELY Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X 133000 0 2660 DAVID BEDNARZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER ANDREWS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL O'CONNOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY HOWARD Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KATHLEEN BIDDLE Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JASON ENGLAND Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOSHUA FISH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MONICA SWYDEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NATHANIAL TRUMBULL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LISA ENGLAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TOM GARDINER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBIN HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER HILLS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ELEANOR MARIANI BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CASSIDY CORY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PENNY PHIPPS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNALIESE SPAZIANO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 133000 2660 1 false false false 0 125000 370223 495223 Membership Fees 427460 427460 Program Service Fees 457420 457420 884880 50305 50305 0 0 0 592109 537731 54378 54378 54378 0 0 33431 21972 11459 11459 0 1496245 939258 61764 0 0 0 0 135660 135660 0 788795 610272 124348 54175 0 95025 75737 14417 4871 86196 68837 13554 3805 0 1453 1453 13409 12703 706 0 0 0 0 3987 2056 96 1835 0 0 0 117745 117231 514 0 0 0 0 0 47953 41719 5275 959 0 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 104645 102249 1755 641 BOAT EXP 83002 82918 84 STUDENT MEALS 72217 71444 773 INSTRUCTORS SUPPLIES & TOOLS 37575 31723 3641 2211 93364 81670 6827 4867 1681026 1434219 173443 73364 488882 167249 0 0 29673 77626 0 0 0 15494 31980 39564 22209 712567 611928 148592 100639 999028 1105082 0 0 0 480757 365170 2201990 1869955 47070 19250 429487 427246 480762 365170 957319 811666 X 1200137 1000553 44534 57736 1244671 1058289 2201990 1869955 -184781 -1601 X false true X false false X 1004123 1404507 1093934 617636 487139 4607339 222117 321816 470664 411529 493071 1919197 0 0 0 1226240 1726323 1564598 1029165 980210 6526536 0 0 6526536 10816 9376 40996 82299 50305 193792 0 10816 9376 40996 82299 50305 193792 0 0 1237056 1735699 1605594 1111464 1030515 6720328 0.97120 0.97790 0.02880 0.02210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 132431 130748 1683 580136 481180 98956 100639 Operating Lease right of use 365170 365170 operating lease payable 365170 365170 X 1497860 -1601 3216 1615 1496245 1496245 1684242 3216 3216 1681026 1681026 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization recognizes the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions when it is more-likely-then-not the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The Organization had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. In the normal course of business, the Organizations tax filings are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities. The Organizations tax returns for the last three years remain open for examination. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Direct Expenses $3216 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Direct Expenses $3216 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 BOARD MEMBERS, JASON AND LISA ENGLAND ARE MARRIED. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES WHO ARE APPOINTED TO REPRESENT EACH MEMBER DISTRICT SPEAK OR RULE ON BEHALF OF THEIR DISTRICT. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a EACH MEMBER DISTRICT ELECTS OR CHOOSES ONE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE. THE MEMBER DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES ELECT THE COMMUNITY MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES, COLLECTIVELY, THEY ARE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PRESENTLY THERE ARE 14 MEMBER DISRICTS AND 4 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE 990 THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GRANTED THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW IT BEFORE VOTING TO APPROVE IT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY FIGURE WAS SET BY CONTRACT DURING THE HIRING PROCESS AND WAS BASED PREDOMINANTLY ON MEMBER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR SALARY DATA. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND GUIDESTAR