OCEAN INC

EIN: 221804345 501(c)(3)

TOMS RIVER, NJ

Total Revenue
$15,032,121
Total Expenses
$14,784,965
Total Assets
$23,950,996
Net Assets
$12,248,340
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
TAMICA MICKLE
Phone
7322445333
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OCEAN INC, founded in 1967, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $15.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

ADMINISTRATION OF FEDERAL HEAD START PROGRAM, WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,369,662

HEAD START INCLUDES THE HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD FROM DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME...

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HEAD START INCLUDES THE HEAD START CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS OLD FROM DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME GUIDELINES FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, AS WELL AS THE HEAD START CENTERS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A IS A COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME 3-5 YEAR OLDS THAT PROVIDES SERVICES IN FIVE MAJOR AREAS: EDUCATION, HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES, PARENT INVOLVEMENT, AND SPECIAL NEEDS. HEAD START PROGRAMS NOT ONLY ENHANCE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, THEY PROMOTE FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. O.C.E.A.N., INC. CURRENTLY OPERATES HEAD START PROGRAMS AT SIX LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT OCEAN COUNTY IN BRICK, BERKELEY, BARNEGAT, TOMS RIVER, MANCHESTER AND THE LEAP DELEGATE CENTER IN LAKEWOOD.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,024,728

WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE LIHEAP AND USF (LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND) - DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF COST-BURDENED, LOW-INCOME OCEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS...

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WEATHERIZATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE LIHEAP AND USF (LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND) - DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF COST-BURDENED, LOW-INCOME OCEAN COUNTY RESIDENTS, UNABLE TO AFFORD THE ADDED EXPENSE OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING ITEMS IN THEIR HOME THAT IF REPAIRED OR REPLACED, COULD HELP THEM REDUCE OR ELIMINATE HIGH ENERGY BILLS. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON INCOME GUIDELINES FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE, ENERGY AUDITS, BROKEN GLASS REPAIR, WEATHER-STRIPPING AND/OR CAULKING OF DOORS/WINDOWS, INSULATING ATTICS AND CRAWLSPACES, REPLACEMENT OF DOORS AND WINDOWS, SKIRTING MOBILE HOMES, HOT WATER HEATER JACKETS, FURNACE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, HOT WATER HEATER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,649,074

THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT CONSISTS OF MANY PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY OCEAN, INC. AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS AND INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT, PROVIDING...

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THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT CONSISTS OF MANY PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY OCEAN, INC. AND ITS SUBRECIPIENTS AND INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT, PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FOOD, AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, STEM TRAINING IN THE WOODBINE SCHOOL DISTRICT, PROVIDE TECHNOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS, PROVIDING SUMMER DAY CAMPS, PROVIDING ON THE JOB TRAINING, PROVIDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, AND PROVIDING A SENIOR ISOLATION TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,140,920
Program Service Revenue $1,280,050
Investment Income $457,545
Other Revenue $153,606
TOTAL REVENUE $15,032,121

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,296,573
Salaries & Benefits $7,043,988
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $12,717,573
Other Expenses $6,444,404
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,784,965

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,032,121 $15,757,678 0.0%
Expenses $14,784,965 $13,986,968 +0.1%
Net Income $247,156 $1,770,710 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
155
Volunteers
75

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
7
$408,124
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANITA WOOLERY CHAIRPERSON 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLYNIS JEAN WRAY VICE CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY LYNN TRINIWELL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GUARIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER L BARNES ESQ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY A JACKSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIENNE LAWRENCE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH PETO MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAMAILA SHEIKH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANNELL WILKINS PRESIDENT/CEO (THRU SEPT 2024) 40.00
Officer
$210,231 $421 $210,652
BETH HUDSON CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$123,924 $22,567 $146,491
TAMICA MICKLE PRESIDENT/CEO (SEPT 2024-PRESENT) 40.00
Officer
$50,981 $0 $50,981
MARGARET SAUNDERS VP OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$117,719 $5,165 $122,884
SHERRIE HUFF VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES 40.00
Highest
$120,909 $4,194 $125,103
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 $15,032,121 $14,784,965 $23,950,996 $247,156
2023 $15,757,678 $13,986,968 $23,437,874 $1,770,710
2022 $14,455,709 $14,296,634 $22,321,911 $159,075
2021 $17,288,435 $15,353,683 $23,267,325 $1,934,752
2020 $12,022,468 $14,185,472 $22,078,893 $-2,163,004
2019 $13,090,163 $12,741,449 $22,666,967 $348,714
2018 $12,674,820 $12,534,431 $20,655,083 $140,389
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