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EIN 65-1261006

California Ocean Science Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Sacramento
State
California
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
Description
California Ocean Science Trust advises on ocean policy, conducts research and monitoring, and bridges science with decision making for a healthy ocean future.
Also known as...
Elizabeth Whiteman Ttee
Total revenues
$11,328,706
2023
Total expenses
$1,485,642
2023
Total assets
$11,776,170
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at California Ocean Science Trust

Projects and initiatives undertaken during this period include the completion of the updated sea level rise guidance report; exploring nature-based insurance solutions to sea level rise through convening industry, policy-makers, and the academic Science community; advancing science-based pathways for multi-benefit seaweed farming; elevating awareness and understanding of ocean-based cdr among California's lawmakers; launching development of scientifically rigorous recommendations regarding wind energy siting, and an environmental monitoring and evaluation framework, and synthesizing scientific information about biodiversity impacts and potential protection measures; and continuing our work to explore dynamic fishery permitting alternatives on a state and federal level.

Who funds California Ocean Science Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Walton Family FoundationTo Research Options for Providing Flexibility and Adaptability To Communities and Fisheries in the Context of Climate Change.$250,000
Builders Initiative FoundationAccelerating Coastal Resilience in California Through Nature-Based Insurance$220,000
ClimateWorks FoundationProject Support$100,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at California Ocean Science Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth WhitemanExecutive Director$161,532
Lori ZookDirector of Finance and Adminis$107,652
Phillip TaylorTreasurer$0
Nancy SutleyChair$0
Skyli McafeePast Executive Director$147,075
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for California Ocean Science Trust

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,135,578
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$193,128
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,328,706

Form 990s for California Ocean Science Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-07-31990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092020-09-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like California Ocean Science Trust

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Water Institute of the GulfBaton Rouge, LA$14,889,801
San Francisco Estuary InstituteRichmond, CA$13,822,849
Stroud Water Research CenterAvondale, PA$8,604,154
NatureServeArlington, VA$10,238,144
Center for Coastal StudiesProvincetown, MA$6,754,681
Institute for Applied EcologyCorvallis, OR$6,684,486
Headwaters EconomicsBozeman, MT$3,166,391
The Water Research Foundation (WRF)Denver, CO$23,363,893
The Watershed Research and Training CenterHayfork, CA$9,017,965
World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)Kenya, $43,879,574
Data update history
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Walton Family Foundation
September 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologySocial sciencesLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1610 R St 300
Sacramento, CA 95811
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
oceansciencetrust.org/ 
Phone
(510) 251-8320
Facebook page
OceanScienceTrust 
Twitter profile
@californiaost 
IRS details
EIN
65-1261006
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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