California Ocean Science Trust
California Ocean Science Trust
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About this organization
Mission
We are dedicated to accelerating progress towards a healthy and productive ocean future for California. Created by state legislation, we bridge the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and sound ocean management.
About
Science integration projects undertaken or completed during this time included convening, coordinating and publishing guidance from the following working groups of the science advisory team: finalized and released the submerged aquatic vegetative report; finalized and released the final 4th climate assessment report; and, convened west coast managers from California, Oregon, and Washington to launch new research on ocean acidification vulnerability. Additionally, OST staff served on multiple committees in advancement of integration of efforts, and our mission.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Ost's mission is to advance a constructive role for science in decision-making by promoting collaboration and mutual understanding among scientists, citizens, managers, and policymakers working toward sustained, healthy, and productive coastal and ocean ecosystems.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “Science advisor to state agencies, convening working groups & stakeholders related to the ocean & coastal matters, administering of science studies, mpa monitoring planning.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as CA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1017 L STREET NO 293, SACRAMENTO CA, CA, 95814.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 14 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$523,804.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2003.
- The organization pays $774,813 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $37,785 in fundraising expenses.