Nonprofit · EIN 06-0896672
INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY
Tax-exempt · GROTON, CT 06340
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,496,245 | $1,681,026 | -$184,781 | $1,869,955 | $811,666 | $1,058,289 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,599,851 | $1,627,292 | -$27,441 | $2,201,985 | $957,314 | $1,244,671 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $495,223
- of which government grants
- $125,000
- Program service revenue
- $884,880
- Investment income
- $104,683
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $54,378
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $11,459
- Other revenue
- $11,459
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,660
- Other salaries and wages
- $788,795
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,105,676
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,453
- Accounting fees
- $13,409
- Occupancy
- $117,745
- Depreciation
- $47,953
- Program services (functional)
- $1,434,219
- Management and general (functional)
- $173,443
- Fundraising (functional)
- $73,364
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,201,990
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,869,955
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $811,666
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,058,289
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $100,639
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,105,082
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,000,553
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $57,736
- Gross receipts
- $2,055,948
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- CT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A ELY | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 50 | $133,000 | $2,660 |
| DAVID BEDNARZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HOWARD | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BIDDLE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ENGLAND | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA FISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA SWYDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIAL TRUMBULL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ENGLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GARDINER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR MARIANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASSIDY CORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PENNY PHIPPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNALIESE SPAZIANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A ELY | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $133,000 | $2,660 |
| DAVID BEDNARZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER ANDREWS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL O'CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUZANNE SCORZA | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY HOWARD | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN BIDDLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON ENGLAND | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA RUNKLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSHUA FISH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA SWYDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHANIAL TRUMBULL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA ENGLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GARDINER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA VAUDREUIL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL LINSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELEANOR MARIANI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1084 SHENNECOSSETT RD, GROTON, CT 06340-6048
- Signed the 990
- JOHN A ELY, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (860) 445-9007
- Website
- www.oceanology.org
- Return prepared by
- Doherty Beals & Banks PC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,434,219 · revenue $884,880
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 06-0896672
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,869,955
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,055,948
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,496,245 | $1,681,026 | $1,869,955 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,599,851 | $1,627,292 | $2,201,985 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,033,915 | $1,732,823 | $1,801,177 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,726,047 | $1,497,160 | $1,360,230 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0896672).
Questions about INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY
- What is the EIN of INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY is 06-0896672.
- Is INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,000 (JOHN A ELY, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does INTER DISTRICT COMMITTEE FOR PROJECT OCEANOLOGY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,496,245, expenses of $1,681,026 and total assets of $1,869,955 at year end.
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