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EIN 59-1114306

Florida Oceanographic Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
50
City
Stuart
State
Florida
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
U03: Science and Technology Professional Societies and Associations
Description
To encourage and develop the study of marine and related service through scientific research and to advance the general knowledge of such subjects through the exchange of information. The society is able to do this through educational programs.
Total revenues
$3,457,925
2023
Total expenses
$3,334,355
2023
Total assets
$11,097,718
2023
Num. employees
50
2023

Program areas at Florida Oceanographic Society

Coastal center operations - Florida Oceanographic Society's mission is to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and advocacy, situated on 57-acres, the coastal center welcomes over 60,000 guests annually and is home to over 300 animals including 30+ species of fish, stingrays, nurse sharks, and 4 sea turtles. The 26,000 square foot ocean ecocenter includes 4 educational interactive exhibit galleries, aquariums and an exploration lab classroom for daily and special education programs.
Educational programs - educational programs includes coastal center programming, as well as school field trips, group visits, summer camps, and education outreach in the community.
Research & advocacy - research and advocacy programs conduct science to support restoration of local habitat in the st lucie estuary and indian river lagoon by establishing oyster reefs, seagrass meadows, and natural living shorelines.
Other - other programs to inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, scientific research, conservation and advocacy

Who funds Florida Oceanographic Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The George G FundGeneral Support$100,000
Carol M Jacobsohn FoundationGeneral Operating$75,000
The Carolyn L Donigan Private FoundationGeneral and Unrestricted.$57,000
...and 48 more grants received totalling $919,853

Personnel at Florida Oceanographic Society

NameTitleCompensation
Mark PerryExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer$167,284
Jenny HauserChief Operating Officer$75,293
Paul HedermanFormer Chief Operating Officer$45,269
Andrew DoreChief Financial Officer$98,269
Robert J MathiasBoard Chair$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Florida Oceanographic Society

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,482,406
Program services$645,643
Investment income and dividends$52,253
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$44,097
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,916
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$214,986
Miscellaneous revenues$14,624
Total revenues$3,457,925

Form 990s for Florida Oceanographic Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-03-18990View PDF
2022-092023-03-16990View PDF
2021-092022-08-08990View PDF
2020-092021-08-12990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 20 new grant, including a grant for $57,000 from The Carolyn L Donigan Private Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Frank and Mary Lamberson Foundation
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Carol M Jacobsohn Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Research centersMuseumsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
890 Ne Ocean Blvd
Stuart, FL 34996
Metro area
Port St. Lucie, FL
County
Martin County, FL
Website URL
floridaocean.org/ 
Phone
(772) 225-0505
Facebook page
floridaoceanographic 
Twitter profile
@floceanographic 
IRS details
EIN
59-1114306
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U03: Science and Technology Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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