Nonprofit · EIN 95-3409019
OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN BCH, CA 90267
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,095,067 | $1,039,484 | $55,583 | $1,913,601 | $18,556 | $1,895,045 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $897,482 | $1,018,280 | -$120,798 | $1,774,818 | $15,235 | $1,759,583 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $736,505
- Program service revenue
- $159,368
- Investment income
- $25,706
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$8,086
- Net income from fundraising events
- $173,488
- Other revenue
- $173,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $148,792
- Other salaries and wages
- $442,349
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $685,237
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,200
- Accounting fees
- $11,548
- Depreciation
- $132,259
- Program services (functional)
- $907,816
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,264
- Fundraising (functional)
- $80,404
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,774,818
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,913,601
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,556
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,895,045
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,014,696
- Publicly traded securities
- $751,279
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,895,045
- Gross receipts
- $1,241,890
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 101
- Year formed
- 1979
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Adams | Executive Director | 40 | $148,792 |
| Matt Friedman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Owen Murray | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Burton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hillel Cohn | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| John Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chuck Milam | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Paul Konwiser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Greenberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynne Gross | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Robin Curren | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Richard Fruin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Montgomery | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Martha Tapias-Mansfield | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Vincent | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Adams | Executive Director | 40 | $142,771 |
| Matt Friedman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Burton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Hillel Cohn | President & CEO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Roberts | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Chuck Milam | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Paul Konwiser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Greenberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lynne Gross | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robin Curren | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Dick Fruin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Richard Fruin | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Martha Tapias | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Jessica Vincent | Manager Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1, MANHATTAN BCH, CA 90267-0001
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Owen Murray, P O Box 1, Manhattan Beach, CA 902670001
- Signed the 990
- Owen Murray, Treasurer
- Phone
- (310) 592-6010
- Return prepared by
- Tramel Tax & Accounting Inc
Mission
The specific and primary purposes are to foster and promote the public study of, and interest in, the oceans, tidelands and beaches of Southern California, the marine life therein, and the impact of human population on that environment. OTS and the Roundhouse have been fulfilling this mission since 1979, in the heart of Downtown Manhattan Beach, at the very end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
Program accomplishments
- Teaching local Marine Biology and Oceanographic courses to K-12 Students and maintain an operational acquarium for public viewing.Expenses $907,816
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-3409019
- 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
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B9XZ)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,913,601
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,241,890
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $981,795 | $871,558 | $1,934,274 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $812,678 | $752,510 | $1,852,284 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC is 95-3409019.
- Is OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS 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 OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Owen Murray.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,792 (Grace Adams, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,095,067, expenses of $1,039,484 and total assets of $1,913,601 at year end.
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