Nonprofit · EIN 81-0857897
BLUE OCEAN FAITH
Tax-exempt · SANTA MONICA, CA 90405
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $171,571 | $167,491 | $4,080 | $72,276 | $0 | $72,276 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $158,137 | $165,194 | -$7,057 | $68,196 | $0 | $68,196 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $152,755 | $183,996 | -$31,241 | $75,253 | $0 | $75,253 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $171,505
- Investment income
- $6
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $60
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $122,623
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $150,806
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $4,556
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,269
- Other expenses
- $10,860
- Program services (functional)
- $122,201
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $68,196
- Total assets, end of year
- $72,276
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $72,276
- Cash, savings and investments
- $72,276
- Gross receipts
- $171,571
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SCHMELZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,623 | $14,162 |
| MARK SHEPARD | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEI WEI ONG | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA KAISER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTY PAXTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SCHMELZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $116,752 | $15,612 |
| MARK SHEPARD | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEI WEI ONG | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA KAISER | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTY PAXTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID SCHMELZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $105,397 | $19,272 |
| MARK SHEPARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEI WEI ONG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA KAISER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTY PAXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 PACIFIC ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405-1413
- In care of
- % DAVE SCHMELZER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- DAVID SCHMELZER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (781) 356-1603
- Website
- WWW.BLUEOCEANFAITH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-0857897 or by the name BLUE OCEAN FAITH.
- 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
TO FOSTER CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GOD, OURSELVES, AND THE WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE THREE ONGOING ONLINE GROUPS FOR PEOPLE AROUND THE USA AND BEYOND TO EXPERIENCE ONGOING SPIRITUAL GROWTH TOGETHER. OFFER INTRODUCTORY CLASSES INTO ANCIENT CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL PRACTICES. PROVIDE PODCASTS AND NEWSLETTERS AROUND APPLYING ANCIENT CHRISTIAN PRACTICES TO THE MODERN WORLD.Expenses $122,201
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 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0857897
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $72,276
- Income (IRS master file)
- $171,571
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $171,571 | $167,491 | $72,276 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $158,137 | $165,194 | $68,196 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $152,755 | $183,996 | $75,253 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $175,715 | $213,698 | $105,994 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 81-0857897).
Questions about BLUE OCEAN FAITH
- What is the EIN of BLUE OCEAN FAITH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE OCEAN FAITH is 81-0857897.
- Is BLUE OCEAN FAITH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to BLUE OCEAN FAITH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE OCEAN FAITH 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 BLUE OCEAN FAITH 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 BLUE OCEAN FAITH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE OCEAN FAITH?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,623 (DAVID SCHMELZER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does BLUE OCEAN FAITH have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $171,571, expenses of $167,491 and total assets of $72,276 at year end.
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