Nonprofit · EIN 52-1563085
OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $582,517 | $552,757 | $29,760 | $468,184 | $28,174 | $440,010 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $830,295 | $903,433 | -$73,138 | $681,309 | $271,059 | $410,250 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $339,662 | $605,275 | -$265,613 | $528,712 | $45,324 | $483,388 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $264,691
- of which government grants
- $162,611
- Program service revenue
- $314,164
- Investment income
- $20
- Other revenue
- $3,642
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $147,201
- Other salaries and wages
- $29,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $192,620
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,677
- Accounting fees
- $13,111
- Occupancy
- $8,646
- Travel
- $43,423
- Program services (functional)
- $373,575
- Management and general (functional)
- $176,396
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,786
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $681,309
- Total assets, end of year
- $468,184
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,174
- Net assets, end of year
- $440,010
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $357,813
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $82,197
- Gross unrelated business income
- $10,315
- Gross receipts
- $582,517
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Ramarui | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $143,824 |
| Paula Bontempi | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Heidi Dierssen | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Deborah Bronk | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Leilani Arthurs | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mona Behl | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Guertin | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andone Lavery | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Moronke Harris | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Lemagie | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jon Lewis | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Josette McLean | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Michel | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jun Nishioka | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Leonard Pace | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Palevsky | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Grace Saba | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Wade | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Werdell | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheri White | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Banahan | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Allison Miller | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ellen Kappel | Director of Publications Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Ramarui | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $140,866 |
| Deborah Bronk | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Paula Bontempi | President-Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andone Lavery | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mona Behl | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Bernard | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Leopoldo Cavaleri Gerhardinger | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Vicki Ferrini | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Guertin | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Harris | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Michel | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Josette McLean | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jun Nishioka | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erin Satterthwaite | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LuAnne Thompson | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheri White | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Leilani Arthurs | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emily Lemagie | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hilary Palevsky | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Grace Saba | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Wade | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jeremy Werdell | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Allison Miller | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Banahan | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Ellen Kappel | Director of Publications Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Ramarui | Executive Director Officer | 35 | $140,866 |
| Deborah Bronk | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andone Lavery | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Paula Bontempi | President Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lu Ann Thompson | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Erin Satterthwaite | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sara Harris | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Leopoldo Cavaleri | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Vicki Ferrini | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kim Bernard | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mona Behl | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Josette McLean | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Laura Guertin | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sheri White | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anna Michel | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jun Nishioka | Council Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ms Allison Miller | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Banahan | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Dr Ellen Kappel | Director of Publications Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 RESEARCH CT STE 450, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-6252
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Paula Bontempi, 1 Research Court Ste 450-117, Rockville, MD 20850
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Ramarui, Executive Director
- Phone
- (301) 251-7708
- Website
- www.tos.org
- Return prepared by
- ANDERSON DAVIS & ASSOCIATES CPA PA
Mission
The Oceanography Societys mission is to build the capacity of its diverse global membership; catalyze interdisciplinary ocean research, technology, policy, and education; and promote equitable access to opportunities for all.
Program accomplishments
- Publication of Oceanography magazine which contains peer-reviewed articles that chronicle all aspects of ocean science and its applications. It is published in March, June, September, and December in online and paper format. Additionally, extra copies of any article will be produced upon request. Membership fees entitle members to the quarterly publications as well as certain other benefits.Expenses $211,367 · revenue $89,005
- TOS sponsors meetings and conferences to disseminate knowledge and promote communication among oceanographers.Expenses $154,448 · revenue $225,159
- TOS manages seven award programs. The Jerlov Award is given in recognition of contributions made to the advancement of our knowledge of the nature and consequences of light in the ocean. The Walter Munk Medal is awarded biennially by The Oceanography Society to an individual ocean scientist for extraordinary accomplishments and novel insights in the area of physical oceanography, ocean acoustics, or marine geophysics. The Fellows program recognizes individuals who have attained eminence in oceanography through their outstanding contributions to the field of oceanography or its application during a substantial period of years. The Broecker Medal is given for sustained innovative, and impactful contributions to original research in the areas of marine geoscience, chemical oceanography, or paleoceanography, along with outstanding contributions to education and mentorship in the field. The Early Career Award is presented biennially to up to three TOS members for having demonstrated extraordinary scientific excellent and potential to shape the future of oceanography. The Mentoring Award is given biennially to an individual ocean scientist for excellence and/or innovation in mentoring the next generation of ocean scientists. The Mary Sears Medal is given biennially to an individual ocean scientist who has made sustained, innovative, and impactful contributions to original research in the areas in the areas of biological oceanography, marine biology, or marine ecology, along with outstanding contributions to education and mentorship in the field.Expenses $7,760
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1563085
- 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
- 1989
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $468,184
- Income (IRS master file)
- $582,517
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $582,517 | $552,757 | $468,184 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $830,295 | $903,433 | $681,309 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $339,662 | $605,275 | $528,712 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $937,961 | $590,674 | $792,831 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 52-1563085).
Questions about OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY is 52-1563085.
- Is OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
- Are donations to OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY 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 OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Paula Bontempi.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,824 (Jennifer Ramarui, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does OCEANOGRAPHY SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $582,517, expenses of $552,757 and total assets of $468,184 at year end.
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