Nonprofit · EIN 26-3112469
MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · CONCORD, MA 01742
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $296,113 | $150,917 | $145,196 | $284,716 | $73,751 | $210,965 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $154,327 | $197,433 | -$43,106 | $69,242 | $3,474 | $65,768 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $121,779 | $127,720 | -$5,941 | $124,285 | $1,966 | $122,319 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $270,919
- of which government grants
- $121,867
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,368
- Net income from fundraising events
- $20,352
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,474
- Other revenue
- $23,826
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $81,028
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $87,227
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,332
- Travel
- $4,292
- Program services (functional)
- $104,626
- Management and general (functional)
- $46,291
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $69,242
- Total assets, end of year
- $284,716
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $73,751
- Net assets, end of year
- $210,965
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $210,965
- Gross receipts
- $321,787
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KERRI BISNER | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| COLLIN BUCKNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA COUGHLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSHUA GEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAM PEPER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN CIGLIANO PHD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEANNE POULIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW ROSENBERG | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATT ZOLA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW ROSENBERG | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN CIGLIANO PHD | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| SAM PEPER | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| KERRI BISNER | CLERK | 2 | $0 |
| JOSHUA GEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOE CAIAZZO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALEXANDRA COUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON LEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATT ZOLA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW ROSENBERG | CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| SAM PEPER | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JOSH GEE | COMM. CHAIR | 5 | $0 |
| NATE BERNITZ | ASST. CLERK | 5 | $0 |
| GISELLA DE LA ROCHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| JOE CAIAZZO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY CLARK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| BRIDGET CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| DAMON WEI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 131 INDEPENDENCE RD, CONCORD, MA 01742-2654
- In care of
- % ANDREW JAY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 67 Old Rutherford Rd, Charlestown MA 02129
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SAM PEPER, 35 SKY MEADOW DRIVE, ORLEANS, MA 02653
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Theresa Baybutt, 81 Pine Grove Ave, Newton Lower Falls MA 02462
- Signed the 990
- SAM PEPER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (781) 775-8756
- Website
- WWW.MASSOYSTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SANDERS WALSH & EATON CPAS LLC
Mission
THE MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO STRENGTHEN OUR COASTAL ENVIRINMENT BY RESTORING NATIVE SHELLFISH POPULATIONS TO OUR BEACHES AND COASTAL ESTUARIES. THROUGH OYSTER CULTIVATION, SHELL RECYCLING, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WE CAN IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF SEA LIFE AND MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
Program accomplishments
- RESTORATION - WHERE AND WHEN WE CAN, WE WORK TO RESTORE NATIVE SHELLFISH POPULATIONS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, WE STARTED AND MAINTAIN OYSTER UPWELLERS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS. THESE UPWELLS GROW OUR NATIVE OYSTERS FOR LOCAL RESTORATION EFFORTS. WE CURRENTLY SUPPORT FOUR UPWELLERS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS.Expenses $96,726
- SHELL RECYCLING - WE WORK WITH LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND EVENTS TO GATHER AND RECYCLE OYSTER SHELLS. IN TIME, WE ASPIRE TO PROCESS THE SHELL AND USE IT AT OUR RESTORATION SITES.
- EDUCATION - WE SPEAK TO SCHOOL GROUPS, SCOUT TROOPS AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS. WE'VE ALSO DEVELOPED AN EFFECTIVE, FAST-BASED CURRICULUM FOR EDUCATORS IN MASSACHUSETTS. EDUCATION IS VITAL TO EXPOSE MORE PEOPLE TO THE WATER RESOURCES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND TO BUILD ENERGY AND MOMENTUM FOR THE RESTORATION OF NATIVE SHELLFISH TO OUR COASTLINES.
- ADVOCACY - MASSACHUSETTS CUMBERSOME AND ANTIQUATED LAWS ARE HOLDING BACK RESTORATION. WE ARE WORKING TO CHANGE THEM.Expenses $7,900
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3112469
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $284,716
- Income (IRS master file)
- $321,787
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $296,113 | $150,917 | $284,716 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $154,327 | $197,433 | $69,242 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $121,779 | $127,720 | $124,285 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Theresa Baybutt | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-3112469).
Questions about MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED is 26-3112469.
- Is MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED 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 MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SAM PEPER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT FOR CLEAN WATER INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $296,113, expenses of $150,917 and total assets of $284,716 at year end.
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