Nonprofit · EIN 81-2755786
OCEANS UNMANNED INC
Tax-exempt · SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,469,821 | $8,337,041 | $1,132,780 | $1,724,427 | $137,624 | $1,586,803 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $164,404 | $132,270 | $32,134 | $193,815 | $0 | $193,815 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $89,443 | $117,770 | -$28,327 | $165,150 | $0 | $165,150 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $750,000
- Program service revenue
- $8,719,821
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $168,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $41,610
- Program services (functional)
- $7,333,725
- Management and general (functional)
- $253,316
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $193,815
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,724,427
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $137,624
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,586,803
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,020,352
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,586,803
- Gross receipts
- $9,469,821
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 2016
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Pickett | President Officer | 20 | $75,000 |
| Brian Taggart | Secretary Treasurer Officer | 20 | $43,705 |
| Zach Pickett | Vice President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| MIchele Finn | Board Memeber Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Pickett | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Zach Pickett | Vice President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brian Taggart | Secretary Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MIchele Finn | Board Memeber Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Pickett | President Officer | 20 | $3,000 |
| Zach Pickett | Vice President Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Brian Taggart | Secretary Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MIchele Finn | Board Memeber Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 263 SAN RAFAEL AVE, SANTA BARBARA, CA 93109-2079
- In care of
- % MATT H PICKETT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 263 San Rafael, Santa Barbara CA 93109
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Matt H Pickett, 14150 Gant Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Matt H Pickett, 263 San Rafael, Santa Barbara CA 93109
- Signed the 990
- Brian Taggart, Director
- Phone
- (301) 728-9732
- Website
- oceansunmanned.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 81-2755786 or by the name OCEANS UNMANNED INC.
- 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
Oceans Unmanned was formed to protect our oceans and coastal marine environment by facilitating the use of unmanned technologies and promoting their safe and environmentally conscious operation through education and outreach.
Program accomplishments
- Oceans Unmanned initiated a collaborative effort with HII this year to execute a training and evaluation program within the Point Mugu Sea Range situated off the coast of Port Hueneme. The primary objective of this initiative is to assess and refine the efficiency of unmanned aerial and surface vehicles. Oceans Unmanned is committed to ensuring the complete safety of the public and marine life during all project operations. It is imperative to highlight that the exercise will strictly prohibit the utilization of live ammunition sound devices underwater or any nets that could pose a threat to sea birds mammals or fish. In support of this endeavor Oceans Unmanned provided small boats and dedicated observers to facilitate the seamless execution of these exercises emphasizing environmental preservation and safety protocols throughout the duration of the year.Expenses $7,333,725 · revenue $8,712,949
- Oceans Unmanned will support the project Turning the Tide: Advancing Natural Solutions to Sea Level Rise Impacts for Improved Management on the North-central California Coast by working with Greater Farallones Association to complete twice annual surveys of 5 work areas identifed in the grant contract. $70,400 total grant funding available all surveys and project under this grant agreement is complete. No surveys were completed in 2026 program is starting again in 20260
- Oceans Unmanned provided training and programatic guidance the National Marine Fisheries Service under NOAA.0
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2755786
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,724,427
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,469,821
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,469,821 | $8,337,041 | $1,724,427 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $164,404 | $132,270 | $193,815 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $89,443 | $117,770 | $165,150 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $265,235 | $231,890 | $213,482 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Matt H Pickett | 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 81-2755786).
Questions about OCEANS UNMANNED INC
- What is the EIN of OCEANS UNMANNED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEANS UNMANNED INC is 81-2755786.
- Is OCEANS UNMANNED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to OCEANS UNMANNED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEANS UNMANNED 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 UNMANNED 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 UNMANNED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OCEANS UNMANNED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Matt H Pickett.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEANS UNMANNED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (Matt Pickett, President).
- How much revenue does OCEANS UNMANNED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,469,821, expenses of $8,337,041 and total assets of $1,724,427 at year end.
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