Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Manhattan Bch, California, registered in 1981, with $1,095,067 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1, Manhattan Bch, CA, 90267 EIN 95-3409019 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▲ 22.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0M
Net assets
$1.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +5% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc: 22 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1, Manhattan Bch, CA, 90267
- City
- Manhattan Bch
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $264K (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $1.9M
Operating margin
5.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$1.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,095,067▲22.0% | $1,039,484▲2.1% | $1,895,045▲7.7% | $1,913,601▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $897,482▼8.6% | $1,018,280▲16.8% | $1,759,583▼7.9% | $1,774,818▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $981,795▲20.8% | $871,558▲15.8% | $1,910,251▲6.1% | $1,934,274▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $812,678▲20.9% | $752,510▲16.7% | $1,800,014▲1.2% | $1,852,284▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $672,221▲23.5% | $644,781▼5.9% | $1,778,827▲7.4% | $1,797,126▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $544,141▼70.8% | $685,204▲3.3% | $1,656,491▼3.3% | $1,663,196▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,860,548▲455% | $663,627▲84.8% | $1,712,145▲230% | $1,717,889▲231% | 990 |
| 2017 | $335,409▼21.5% | $359,029▲10.0% | $518,401▼4.5% | $519,246▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $427,178▲47.6% | $326,321▲1.3% | $542,639▲22.9% | $543,484▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $289,409▲2.2% | $322,223▲20.0% | $441,659▼6.9% | $442,504▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $283,283▲7.4% | $268,532▲10.2% | $474,473▲3.2% | $475,318▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $263,673 | $243,786▲3.7% | $459,722▲4.5% | $460,567▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $235,130▼9.2% | $439,835▼0.3% | $440,981▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $259,053▲3.0% | $441,337▲2.4% | $442,707▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $251,505 | $430,879 | $431,804 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $326K total
15 grants to Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc totaling $326K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | Science-based academic enrichment | 2023 | $9,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,053 |
| Community Partners | Science-based academic enrichment for children in child welfare system | 2022 | $77,855 |
| Community Partners | Online stem instruction to children, grades k-8 | 2022 | $27,596 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2022 | $25,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Community Partners | Lausd partner matching fund program which augments stem programing related to marine science, local ecosystems, aerospace engineering, physics, and science-art integration. target population is english learners, students reclassified as fleunt english proficients, low-income systems, and foster youth. | 2021 | $52,020 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $10,239 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $27,762 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $20,995 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,150 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $22,974 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $6,758 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | General support | 2016 | $1,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3409019, based in Manhattan Bch, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc's EIN?
- Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3409019.
- How much revenue does Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc report?
- Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc reported $1,095,067 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Oceanographic Teaching Stations Inc (EIN 95-3409019) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.