Nonprofit · EIN 83-2908958
OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC
Tax-exempt · MARINA, CA 93933
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $65,025 | $44,028 | $20,997 | $80,734 | $0 | $80,734 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $54,374 | $40,962 | $13,412 | $59,737 | $0 | $59,737 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $47,103 | $32,869 | $14,234 | $46,325 | $0 | $46,325 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,098
- Program service revenue
- $61,927
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $30,100
- Other expenses
- $13,928
- Program services (functional)
- $44,028
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $59,737
- Total assets, end of year
- $80,734
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $80,734
- Cash, savings and investments
- $80,734
- Gross receipts
- $65,025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Geoffrey Wheat | Chief Executive Officer/President | 3 | $0 |
| Russell McDuff | Secretary | 0.03 | $0 |
| C Michael Pinto | Chief Financial Officier | 0.03 | $0 |
| William Kirkwood | Board Member | 0.03 | $0 |
| Julie Huber | Board Member | 0.1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Geoffrey Wheat | Chief Executive Officer/President | 3 | $0 |
| Russell McDuff | Secretary | 0.3 | $0 |
| C Michael Pinto | Chief Financial Officier | 0.3 | $0 |
| William Kirkwood | Board Member | 0.3 | $0 |
| Julie Huber | Board Member | 0.3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Geoffrey Wheat | Chief Executive Officer/President | 7 | $0 |
| Russell McDuff | Secretary | 0.3 | $0 |
| C Michael Pinto | Chief Financial Officier | 0.3 | $0 |
| William Kirkwood | Board Member | 0.3 | $0 |
| Julie Huber | Board Member | 0.3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3119 LYNSCOTT DR, MARINA, CA 93933-3412
- In care of
- % GEOFFREY WHEAT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- PO Box 475, Moss Landing CA 95039
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Charles G Wheat, PO Box 475, Moss Landing CA 95039
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Charles Wheat, Chief Executativ Office/President
- Phone
- (831) 633-7033
- Website
- www.oceansandrobotics.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 83-2908958 or by the name OCEANS AND ROBOTICS 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
Provide ocean-related educational experiences. Current focus is on the Seafloor Science and Remotely Operated Vehicle Camp, a week-long, STEM-based summer day camp (www.ssrovcamp.org) and remotely bringing a classroom to the sea with an internet-controlled remotely operated underwater vehicle.
Program accomplishments
- We support the Seafloor Science and Remotely Operated Vehicle summer day camp, which is a hands-on STEM-based camp that exposes campers to the wonders of the seafloor and inspires a range of discoveries in our unique underwater world. 180 campers and interns were involved in 8 camps in 2024. Camps included 3 age groups (incoming 3-5, 6-9, and 10-11 grades).Expenses $44,028
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-2908958
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $80,734
- Income (IRS master file)
- $65,025
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $65,025 | $44,028 | $80,734 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $54,374 | $40,962 | $59,737 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $47,103 | $32,869 | $46,325 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Charles G Wheat | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Charles Geoffrey Wheat | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Charles G Wheat | 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 83-2908958).
Questions about OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC
- What is the EIN of OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC is 83-2908958.
- Is OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEANS AND ROBOTICS 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 AND ROBOTICS 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 AND ROBOTICS 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 AND ROBOTICS INC?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Charles G Wheat.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does OCEANS AND ROBOTICS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $65,025, expenses of $44,028 and total assets of $80,734 at year end.
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