SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAMES E CHASE

Phone

6034368043

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 55% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $2.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 16% operating deficit.

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER TO SPARK CURIOSITY, ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING, AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF OUR BLUE PLANET. THE CENTER'S PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITS ENCOURAGE VISITORS AND OTHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT SO THAT THEY MAY BE MOVED TO ACTION, DEVELOP CONSERVATION ETHICS AND TAKE PERSONAL ACTION TO ENSURE A HEALTHY OCEAN. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN HISTORIC ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK AND OPERATES UNDER AN ONGOING CONTRACT WITH NH DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION. THE CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CAMPS AND INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS AND AQUARIUMS FOR VISITORS AND SCHOOL GROUPS. VISITORS REPRESENT A DIVERSE AUDIENCE FROM TODDLERS TO GRANDPARENTS. AS A CULTURAL MAINSTAY IN THE SEACOAST, THE CENTER FEATURES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT HIGHLIGHTING THE NATURAL HISTORY OF ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK AND THE ECOLOGY OF ITS 7 DISTINCT HABITATS AS WELL AS THE ECOLOGY OF THE GULF OF MAINE INCLUDING OPEN-OCEAN, NEARSHORE AND

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,306,782 Revenue: $926,497

PROGRAMS: THE SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CAMPS AND DAILY PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOR VISITORS AND SCHOOL GROUPS. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT THE OCEAN AND ITS CRITICAL INFLUENCE ON OUR DAILY LIVES THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK AND SEACOAST NEW HAMPSHIRE. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER'S EXPERIENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMING TO INCREASE OUR VISITOR'S UNDERSTANDING AND AWARENESS OF THE OCEAN. IN TURN, WE HOPE TO MOTIVATE THEM TO TAKE PERSONAL ACTIONS IN THEIR DAILY LIVES THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY OCEAN.

Program 2

Expenses: $245,970

EXHIBITS: THE SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER FEATURES OVER 35 INDIVIDUAL EXHIBITS. THE "DISCOVERY DOCK" EARLY LEARNING ACTIVITY CENTER IS AN INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT DESIGNED TO BE A SPACE WHERE YOUNG CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE THE WORKING WATERFRONT. "H2O TODAY" IS AN EXHIBITION THAT EXAMINES THE DIVERSITY AND CHALLENGES OF OUR GLOBAL WATER SOURCES AND PROMOTES CONVERSATION, CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION THROUGH ART, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. "MARINE MAMMALS OF THE GULF OF MAINE" IS COMPRISED OF A COLLECTION OF INTERPRETIVE VIDEOS, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND ARTICULATED SKELETONS INCLUDING "TOFU" A 32-FOOT JUVENILE HUMPBACK WHALE. THE "GULF OF MAINE EXHIBIT HALL" FEATURES 10 AQUARIUM EXHIBITS CONTAINING A VARIETY OF FISH AND MARINE INVERTEBRATES FOUND IN THE GULF OF MAINE. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS AN INTERTIDAL TOUCH TANK WHERE VISITORS MAY HANDLE CRABS, SEA STARS AND MARINE INVERTEBRATES COMMONLY FOUND IN THE TIDE POOLS ALONG THE NH COAST.

Program 3

Expenses: $127,586

MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE: SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER IS THE FEDERALLY AUTHORIZED ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR RESPONDING TO DEAD AND STRANDED MARINE MAMMALS ALONG THE COAST OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND NORTHERN...

MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE: SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER IS THE FEDERALLY AUTHORIZED ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR RESPONDING TO DEAD AND STRANDED MARINE MAMMALS ALONG THE COAST OF NEW HAMPSHIRE AND NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS. EACH YEAR SSC MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS RESPOND TO BETWEEN 150 AND 300 CASES. RESPONSES ARE EXECUTED TO PRESERVE PUBLIC SAFETY, ENSURE ANIMAL SAFETY AND FOSTER THE COLLECTION OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION ON THE HEALTH AND STATUS OF THESE PROTECTED ANIMALS. MARINE MAMMAL NATURAL HISTORY AND MARINE MAMMAL RESCUE OPERATIONS ARE THE SUBJECT FOR SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAM CONTENT AT THE SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $785,799

Program Service Revenue $926,497

Investment Income $5,457

Other Revenue $235,094

TOTAL REVENUE $1,952,847

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,431,706

Fundraising Expenses $328,315

Program Expenses $1,685,498

Other Expenses $803,424

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,259,130

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,952,847	$4,321,753	-0.5%
Expenses	$2,259,130	$2,153,724	+0.0%
Net Income	$-306,283	$2,168,029	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

1746

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

$118,450

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
NANCY TARGETT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD DUMORE	CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA SANBORN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRUCE FREEMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK WILEY	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHARINE BROWN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHRYN GILL DREW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN FITZGERALD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON MCLEAN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES GLYNN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNE HAYES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURIE LEICHTHAMMER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WHITE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WHITNEY GAGNON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT SILER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLAN WATERFIELD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REID SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN DIAMOND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTIN GIRALD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE FOSTER	NON-VOTING D	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN WILSON	NON-VOTING D	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES E CHASE	PRESIDENT	37.50	Officer	$115,000	$3,450	$118,450

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,952,847	$2,259,130	$5,285,324	$-306,283
2022	$4,321,753	$2,153,724	$5,516,315	$2,168,029
2021	$2,391,425	$1,506,045	$3,319,223	$885,380
2020	$1,413,260	$1,371,708	$2,511,937	$41,552
2019	$1,503,536	$1,543,364	$2,224,247	$-39,828
2018	$1,286,884	$1,343,896	$2,220,897	$-57,012