Nonprofit · EIN 47-1259602
OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · NEW SMYRNA, FL 32170
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $46,023 | $13,211 | $32,812 | $142,502 | – | $142,502 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $56,081 | $21,632 | $34,449 | $109,690 | $0 | $109,690 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $94,682
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$48,659
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $850
- Other expenses
- $12,361
- Program services (functional)
- $61,308
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $109,690
- Total assets, end of year
- $142,502
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $142,502
- Cash, savings and investments
- $134,718
- Gross receipts
- $100,812
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN REECE | EXECUTIVE DI | 10 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER SHARPE | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 |
| MIKE RECICAR | VICE PRESIDE | 10 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LORD | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| ALLISON SHARPE | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 |
| JACKIE PALTJON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Reece | Executive Director | 10 | $0 |
| Christopher Sharpe | President | 10 | $0 |
| Mike Recicar | VP | 5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Lord | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Allison Sharpe | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Jackie Paltjon | Director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2051, NEW SMYRNA, FL 32170-2051
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 314 Lincoln Avenue, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Christopher Sharpe, 314 Lincoln Avenue, New Smyrna Beach FL 32169
- Signed the 990-EZ
- STEVEN REECE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (407) 963-3658
- Return prepared by
- CHARLES L BELOTE & ASSOCPA CPA'S
Mission
AT OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION, WE HARNESS THE HEALING POWER OF THE OCEAN TO UPLIFT INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND COGNITIVE CHALLENGES. THROUGH ADAPTIVE SURFING AND KAYAKING, WE OFFER MOMENTS OF FREEDOM, STRENGTH, AND HOPE, WHERE LIMITATIONS FADE AND POSSIBILITY RISES. WITH EVERY WAVE, OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEERS HELP WRITE NEW STORIES OF COURAGE AND CONNECTION.
Program accomplishments
- 2025 HAS BEEN A LANDMARK YEAR FOR OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION WE PROUDLY WELCOMED A RECORD NUMBER OF GUEST ATHLETES INTO THE WATER FOR ADAPTIVE SURFING, CREATING UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES AND BREAKING NEW GROUND IN INCLUSION AND EMPOWERMENT. OUR KAYAK PROGRAM FOUND A NEW HOME THROUGH AN EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER, EXPANDING OUR REACH AND IMPACT. WE WERE ALSO HONORED TO HOST A RECORD NUMBER OF HEROES FROM THE WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT FOR TWO INCREDIBLE DAYS OF CONNECTION AND ADVENTURE. IN ADDITION, WE'VE BEEN THRILLED TO WELCOME A WAVE OF NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO SHARE OUR MISSION AND PASSION. TOGETHER, WE'RE PROVING THAT WITH HEART AND TEAMWORK, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.Expenses $61,308
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1259602
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $142,502
- Income (IRS master file)
- $100,812
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $46,023 | $13,211 | $142,502 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $56,081 | $21,632 | $109,690 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Christopher Sharpe | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Christopher Sharpe | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Christopher Sharpe | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Christopher Sharpe | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Christopher Sharpe | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 47-1259602).
Questions about OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC is 47-1259602.
- Is OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC 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 OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC 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 OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Christopher Sharpe.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OCEANS OF HOPE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $46,023, expenses of $13,211 and total assets of $142,502 at year end.
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