Nonprofit · EIN 95-3075415
INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $44,270,325 | $42,098,625 | $2,171,700 | $55,451,467 | $17,841,927 | $37,609,540 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $42,532,843 | $41,347,409 | $1,185,434 | $55,953,158 | $21,633,128 | $34,320,030 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $39,471,061 | $38,700,369 | $770,692 | $57,956,921 | $26,784,316 | $31,172,605 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,076,686
- Program service revenue
- $38,005,032
- Investment income
- $2,037,008
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $603,851
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $85,591
- Other revenue
- $151,599
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,639,482
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $642,540
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,012,787
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,230,507
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,087,003
- Accounting fees
- $103,123
- Occupancy
- $114,632
- Travel
- $201,170
- Depreciation
- $2,942,164
- Program services (functional)
- $35,786,338
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,837,421
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,474,866
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,953,158
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,451,467
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $17,841,927
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,609,540
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $693,982
- Publicly traded securities
- $29,502,901
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,676,726
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,932,814
- Gross receipts
- $45,911,535
- Employees
- 194
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT MARSHALL | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $308,856 | $55,824 |
| BOBBY BARBER | CFO/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $222,301 | $49,703 |
| JASON HUGHES | VP OF MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,167 | $47,453 |
| LAURA STROHMINGER | CPO/VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,677 | $25,158 |
| HEATHER WISNIEWSKI | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,161 | $24,756 |
| MICHELLE NORMOYLE-DIETZ | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,940 | $44,409 |
| JONELL ASHBROOK | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,258 | $42,395 |
| DAN GARVEY | TRUSTEE, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI BARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA BELFIORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BRAUN GLAZER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAUN CRISLER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC DARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GERTMENIAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONRAD HERRMANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARISA HUBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARA KARLIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JENNY LEWIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EMILY POAGUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KAREN SIMON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY TAORMINA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KHANH T TRAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LIZ ZAVODSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT MARSHALL | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $301,709 | $50,669 |
| BOBBY BARBER | CFO/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $215,934 | $45,241 |
| JASON HUGHES | VP OF MARKETING AND RECRUITMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $184,732 | $42,398 |
| LAURA STROHMINGER | CPO/VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,903 | $22,095 |
| MICHELLE NORMOYLE-DIETZ | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,245 | $33,678 |
| JONELL ASHBROOK | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,708 | $37,384 |
| SANJAY ADVANI | IT MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,697 | $28,731 |
| DAN GARVEY | TRUSTEE, CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE, VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI BARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA BELFIORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BRAUN GLAZER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG CHAPMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC DARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES DEUTSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS FOREMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GERTMENIAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONRAD HERRMANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA HUBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY LEWIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY POAGUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJORIE SEAWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SIMON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ ZAVODSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT MARSHALL | PRESIDENT AND CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $324,293 | $35,745 |
| AUDRA BRICKNER | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $208,733 | $33,296 |
| BOBBY BARBER | CFO/VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $213,610 | $25,494 |
| LAURA ROTH | VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS/ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,160 | $14,784 |
| MICHELLE NORMOYLE-DIETZ | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,755 | $22,666 |
| MELISSA BINGLER | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,266 | $13,174 |
| SARA ARLIN | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,881 | $12,995 |
| GREGORY CHAPMAN | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SLAVID | VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DWIGHT ALLISON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI BARKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA BELFIORE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA BRAUN-GLAZER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CEDRIC DARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY DAVIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE DEREZIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES DEUTSCH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS FOREMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KENN GAITHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS GERTMENIAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLIPPER HACKETT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CONRAD HERRMANN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISA HUBER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNN JOHNSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN KARST | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY LEWIS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY POAGUE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARJORIE SEAWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SIMON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIZ ZAVODSKY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3801 AUTOMATION WAY, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525-5734
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BOBBY BARBER, 3801 AUTOMATION WAY 120, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525
- Signed the 990
- BOBBY BARBER, CFO/VP OF FINANCE
- Phone
- (970) 236-4319
- Website
- SEMESTERATSEA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CHERRY BEKAERT ADVISORY LLC
Mission
JOURNEYS OF DISCOVERY THAT SPARK BOLD SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES.
Program accomplishments
- THE INSTITUTE DELIVERS TWO VOYAGE SEMESTERS EACH YEAR - A FALL VOYAGE AND A SPRING VOYAGE. THESE VOYAGES TYPICALLY LAST BETWEEN 100-110 DAYS. UNDERGRAD, GAP YEAR, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS TAKE COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES THAT ARE TAUGHT BY ESTEEMED FACULTY AND SPONSORED BY OUR ACADEMIC PARTNER COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY. EACH VOYAGE TYPICALLY WILL TRAVEL TO 10-12 COUNTRIES AND VISIT MULTIPLE CONTINENTS.Expenses $25,346,909 · grants $5,639,482 · revenue $37,864,748
- EVERY FEW YEARS, THE INSTITUTE WILL OPERATE ALUMNI VOYAGE EVENTS BETWEEN ITS TRADITIONAL VOYAGE SEMESTERS. THESE TEND TO BE SHORTER CRUISES RANGING FROM 1 TO 10 DAYS TO ENGAGE OUR ALUMNI, STAFF, AND FRIENDS OF THE PROGRAM.Expenses $10,439,429 · revenue $307,192
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3075415
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,451,467
- Income (IRS master file)
- $45,911,535
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $44,270,325 | $42,098,625 | $55,451,467 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $42,532,843 | $41,347,409 | $55,953,158 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $39,471,061 | $38,700,369 | $57,956,921 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $20,995,470 | $24,793,405 | $58,232,119 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 95-3075415).
Questions about INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION is 95-3075415.
- Is INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION 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 INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names BOBBY BARBER.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $308,856 (SCOTT MARSHALL, TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,270,325, expenses of $42,098,625 and total assets of $55,451,467 at year end.
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