Nonprofit · EIN 39-1774726
ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $57,850 | $50,357 | $7,493 | $121,455 | $0 | $121,455 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $74,504 | $62,979 | $11,525 | $113,962 | $0 | $113,962 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $31,270
- Net income from fundraising events
- $26,580
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,404
- Printing, publications and postage
- $2,005
- Other expenses
- $44,948
- Program services (functional)
- $81,971
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $113,962
- Total assets, end of year
- $121,455
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $121,455
- Cash, savings and investments
- $121,455
- Gross receipts
- $89,464
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Orr | President | 20 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Lang | Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Pyle | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ed Stetson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Heinarth | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Gernhardt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michele Hall | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Gower | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Hollis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Frink | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Orr | President | 20 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Lang | Chairman | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Richard Pyle | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ed Stetson | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Jill Heinarth | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Gernhardt | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michele Hall | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Gower | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Hollis | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephen Frink | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 27 W ANAPAMU ST 317, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101-3107
- In care of
- % MONROE & ZINDER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Ed Stetson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (919) 369-0583
- Website
- www.auas-nogi.org
- Return prepared by
- MELISSA PETERSEN AND COMPANY
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 39-1774726 or by the name ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
The Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences (AUAS) is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit, international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to recognizing pioneers and leaders who have had a significant impact on the exploration, enjoyment, safety, and preservation or the underwater world. The AUAS is committed to supporting its members as they pass on the stewardship of the sea to future generations.
Program accomplishments
- NOGI awards to five people who have contributed significantly to understanding the ocean and underwater world in areas of arts, sciences, distinguished service, sports & education, and the environment. The AUAS/Lee Selisky Future Leaders Program identifies young diving industry professionals and provides them with a free ticket to the NOGI Awards Gala where they can meet and interact with NOGI fellows and other industry professionals to develop mentoring relationships.Expenses $71,971
- The AUAS Medical and Zale Parry Scholarship programs awarded scholarships and paid for accomodations for recipients to attend the award dinner.Expenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
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 | Not 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
- 39-1774726
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U21Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $121,455
- Income (IRS master file)
- $89,464
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $57,850 | $50,357 | $121,455 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $74,504 | $62,979 | $113,962 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 39-1774726).
Questions about ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES
- What is the EIN of ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES is 39-1774726.
- Is ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES 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 ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $57,850, expenses of $50,357 and total assets of $121,455 at year end.
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