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EIN 87-2990341

Ocean Fest

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Hampstead
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
Description
Ocean Fest raises funds and educates the public to protect the ocean and marine environments. The festival awards nine grants to nonprofits that are working to preserve these precious habitats. One of its programs is a large festival that reaches out to approximately 10,000 attendees for education and awareness.
Total revenues
$195,966
2023
Total expenses
$119,355
2023
Total assets
$208,705
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Ocean Fest

Awarded thirteen grants to nonprofits that are working to protect our precious marine environments.
Presented small pop up outreach and educational events in the community with hundreds in attendance.
Presented large festival that includes outreach and education with approximately 10,000 in attendance.

Grants made by Ocean Fest

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
North Carolina Coastal FederationOyster Trail for Awareness Brand Educa$14,700
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation CenterGeneral Programming$9,000

Who funds Ocean Fest

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$50,500
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$1,000

Personnel at Ocean Fest

NameTitleCompensation
Jody FletcherEvent Operations Manager$0
Ilene AndersTreasurer$0
Mark AndersExecutive Director Founder / President$0

Financials for Ocean Fest

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$159,027
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$10,963
Net income from gaming activities$7,480
Net income from sales of inventory$18,496
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$195,966

Form 990s for Ocean Fest

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-01990View PDF
2022-122023-10-27990View PDF

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Data update history
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2761 NC Hwy 210 E 173 Suite G
Hampstead, NC 28443
Metro area
Wilmington, NC
County
Pender County, NC
Website URL
theoceanfest.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
87-2990341
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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