BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION

EIN: 020523308 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

PORTSMOUTH, NH

Total Revenue
$364,064
Total Expenses
$438,987
Total Assets
$77,179
Net Assets
$75,467
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
NH
Principal Officer
JENNIFER KENNEDY
Phone
6034310260
Tax Period
2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $364K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $439K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT MARINE LIFE IN THE GULF OF MAINE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND INSPIRING ACTION. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE STUDYING MARINE LIFE OFF THE NH COAST, CONDUCTING OVER 200 COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUPS EACH YEAR, RUNNING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT OUR BLUE OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTER IN HAMPTON BEACH NH AND CONDUCTING INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND GROUPS THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $96,898 Revenue: $34,970

INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - PROVIDE HANDS-ON PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND AT OUR BLUE OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTER IN HAMPTON BEACH, TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT MARINE LIFE AND INSPIRE THEM TO PROTECT THE...

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INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - PROVIDE HANDS-ON PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND AT OUR BLUE OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTER IN HAMPTON BEACH, TO TEACH PEOPLE ABOUT MARINE LIFE AND INSPIRE THEM TO PROTECT THE OCEAN. SCHOOL PROGRAMS FEATURE OUR LIFE-SIZED INFLATABLE WHALE AND POLLUTION PREVENTION EDUCATION. OUR BLUE OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTER FEATURES TOUCH TANKS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER EXHIBITS ABOUT THE GULF OF MAINE AND MARINE CONSERVATION. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS REACH APPROXIMATELY 22,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.

Program 2
Expenses: $108,981 Revenue: $875

WHALE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - PROVIDE NATURALISTS ON ONE LOCAL WHALE WATCH VESSELS WHO RUN A HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORM OVER 10,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. COLLECT BEHAVIORAL DATA ON WHALES...

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WHALE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - PROVIDE NATURALISTS ON ONE LOCAL WHALE WATCH VESSELS WHO RUN A HANDS-ON EDUCATION PROGRAM AND INFORM OVER 10,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR. COLLECT BEHAVIORAL DATA ON WHALES THAT IS PART OF A LONG-TERM SCIENTIFIC STUDY TO IDENTIFY, CATALOG AND STUDY THE BEHAVIOR OF GULF OF MAINE MARINE LIFE, FOCUSING ON LARGE WHALE SPECIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $23,186

BEACH CLEANUP AND MARINE DEBRIS MONITORING - ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS IN CONDUCTING OVER 200 BEACH CLEANUPS A YEAR, STUDY MICROPLASTICS AND DOCUMENT LITTER AS PART OF OUR LONG-TERM STUDY ON MARINE...

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BEACH CLEANUP AND MARINE DEBRIS MONITORING - ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS IN CONDUCTING OVER 200 BEACH CLEANUPS A YEAR, STUDY MICROPLASTICS AND DOCUMENT LITTER AS PART OF OUR LONG-TERM STUDY ON MARINE POLLUTION. USE THIS DATA TO DEVELOP TARGETED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $228,082
Program Service Revenue $48,730
Investment Income $1,446
Other Revenue $85,806
TOTAL REVENUE $364,064

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $338,508
Fundraising Expenses $13,342
Program Expenses $236,023
Other Expenses $100,479
TOTAL EXPENSES $438,987

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $364,064 $484,162 -0.2%
Expenses $438,987 $384,597 +0.1%
Net Income $-74,923 $99,565 -1.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
17
Volunteers
1500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$142,206
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
NADINE LYSIAK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BOOS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE CROTTY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TYLER O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SCHLEYER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN BROUILLARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN DURKIN BLACKBURN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD WEST DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN LABERIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORLAILA MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXA MCGOVERN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORIE GREWAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER KENNEDY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$83,283 $0 $83,283
DIANNA SCHULTE DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH 40.00
Officer
$58,923 $0 $58,923
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $364,064 $438,987 $77,179 $-74,923
2024 $484,162 $384,597 $150,910 $99,565
2023 $307,901 $378,152 $52,266 $-70,251
2022 $333,950 $317,851 $121,175 $16,099
2021 $267,515 $222,066 $137,687 $45,449
2020 $259,711 $237,773 $91,898 $21,938
2019 $222,834 $219,296 $38,996 $3,538
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