Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc.
Oceanographic Teaching Stations, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The specific and primary purposes are to foster and promote the public study of, and interest in, the oceans, tidelands and beaches of Southern California through hands-on learning programs, community engagement and conservation.
About
Teaching local Marine Biology and Oceanographic courses to K-12 Students and maintain an operational acquarium for public viewing.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The specific and primary purposes are to foster and promote the public study of, and interest in, the oceans, tidelands and beaches of southern california, the marine life therein, and the impact of human population on that environment. ots and the roundhouse have been fulfilling this mission since 1979, in the heart of downtown manhattan beach, at the very end of the manhattan beach pier.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The specific and primary purposes are to foster and promote the public study of, and interest in, the oceans, tidelands and beaches of southern california, the marine life therein, and the impact of human population on that environment. ots and the roundhouse have been fulfilling this mission since 1979, in the heart of downtown manhattan beach, at the very end of the manhattan beach pier.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as P O Box 1 3, Manhattan Beach, CA, 902670001.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 13 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,196,921.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $311,663 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $36,952 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.