Nonprofit · EIN 77-0473358
FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE
Also known as FRIENDS OF MAOS
Tax-exempt · MONTEREY, CA 93942
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $168,451 | $170,217 | -$1,766 | $63,471 | $281 | $63,190 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $119,556 | $158,301 | -$38,745 | $66,667 | $1,711 | $64,956 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $152,399 | $149,993 | $2,406 | $105,001 | $1,300 | $103,701 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $168,443
- Investment income
- $8
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $47,859
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,987
- Other expenses
- $120,371
- Program services (functional)
- $152,297
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $66,667
- Total assets, end of year
- $63,471
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $281
- Net assets, end of year
- $63,190
- Cash, savings and investments
- $63,471
- Gross receipts
- $168,451
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Didoszak | President | 8 | $0 |
| Jaime Reeder | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Jayme Fields | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Didoszak | President | 8 | $0 |
| Jaime Reeder | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Jayme Fields | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Didoszak | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Jennifer Ortiz | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Vean Jaff | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Durvshi Mora | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Erica Takada | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Kelly Savukinas | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Sarah Takehara | President | 8 | $0 |
| Vera McCarthy | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Jaime Reeder | Secretary | 8 | $0 |
| Hyacinth Schnute | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Suro | Director | 8 | $0 |
| Maria Mendoza | Director | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 3212, MONTEREY, CA 93942-3212
- In care of
- % THERESE MAYONE
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Robin Didoszak, President
- Phone
- (831) 402-5776
- Return prepared by
- Finn & Cohen CPAs APC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0473358 or by the name FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE.
- 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 Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Science, located at Monterey High School, prepares public high school students from throughout Monterey County for academic and career success. This is accomplished through a challenging curriculum enhanced by collaboration with the many marine related academic programs, research organizations, and businesses in the area. Students achieve success through a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach to science and technology, with an emphasis on real-world problems, contact with oceanographic experts, hands-on science labs, field studies, and internships.
Program accomplishments
- Educational programs: Friends of Monterey Academy of Oceanographic Sciences supports the MAOS program at Monterey High School. MAOS serves approximately 250 students. We pay for program office support, classroom equipment and supplies, field trips, field study equipment and supplies.Expenses $152,297
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0473358
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B112)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $63,471
- Income (IRS master file)
- $168,451
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $168,451 | $170,217 | $63,471 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $119,556 | $158,301 | $66,667 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $152,399 | $149,993 | $105,001 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 77-0473358).
Questions about FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE is 77-0473358.
- Is FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE 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 FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE 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 FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF MONTEREY ACADEMY OF OCEANOGRAPHIC SCIENCE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $168,451, expenses of $170,217 and total assets of $63,471 at year end.
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