EIN 52-0805471

Marine Technology Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
To Facilitate a broader understanding of the relevance of marine technology to wider global issues by enhancing the dissemination of marine technology information, Promote and improve marine technology and related educational programs and Advance the ...
Total revenues
$2,309,568
2023
Total expenses
$2,575,486
2023
Total assets
$7,350,561
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Marine Technology Society

Conferences and Workshops: Annual regional, local, and international conferences on matters relating to the ocean and marine technology. Additionally, MTS offered several free-of-charge webinars during the fiscal year.MTS supports local Sections, which focus on events and programs unique to their specific geographic area in the United States and internationally.In addition, MTS has approximately 31 Professional Committees representing technical interest groups that facilitate the exchange and transfer of technical information among professionals from academia, government, and industry.
Publications: Distribution of ocean and marine technology literature and periodicalsThe Marine Technology Society Journal is the Society's flagship publication, which has been published under its current title since 1969. The Journal includes the highest caliber, peer-reviewed papers on subjects including marine technology, ocean science, marine policy, and more.
Membership: Support and service to membersThe Society's members and member companies work in all aspects of marine technology including underwater imaging and engineering; underwater vehicle design and operation; ocean observation and exploration; oceanography and meteorology; diving; mooring technology; remote sensing; offshore structures; renewable energy; marine physical and cyber security; underwater archaeology; dynamic positioning; marine law and policy; and more.Membership in the Society creates opportunities through networking, events, mentorships, and career advancement.
Communications: provides news and information to members and the broader marine science and technology community on a variety of channels including newsletters, MTS's website, and social media.Currents is the Society's bi-monthly digital newsletter, focusing on society-wide and industry news and events, business announcements and information, scientific briefs and articles, and member news.
Education programming: Other educational programs supporting the organization's mission.

Who funds Marine Technology Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mate Inspiration for InnovationSupport for Mate Rov Competition$674,095
Motorola Solutions FoundationGeneral Operating Support$55,000
Schmidt Ocean InstituteMarine Technology Society Sponsorship Oceans (Global) Student Poster Competition$6,000

Personnel at Marine Technology Society

NameTitleCompensation
Chris OstranderChief Executive Officer
Debbi KillVice President of Budget and Finance and Treasurer$0
Liesl HotalingVice President of Communications$0
Jerry MillerVice President of Government and Public Affairs$0
Josh KohutBoard Member$0
...and 29 more key personnel

Financials for Marine Technology Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$112,220
Program services$1,920,726
Investment income and dividends$114,260
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$2,729
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,941
Net income from fundraising events$124,153
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$41,421
Total revenues$2,309,568

Form 990s for Marine Technology Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-14990View PDF
2022-062023-03-15990View PDF
2021-062022-01-24990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Schmidt Ocean Institute
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Thomas Cir Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
mtsociety.org/mts-staff 
Phone
(202) 827-7171
Facebook page
marine-technology-society 
Twitter profile
@mtsociety 
IRS details
EIN
52-0805471
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U03: Science and Technology Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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