SOUTHEAST COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING REGIONAL ASSOCIATION

EIN: 261215705 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

CHARLESTON, SC

Total Revenue
$7,375,802
Total Expenses
$7,274,068
Total Assets
$3,359,786
Net Assets
$1,240,773
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
DEBRA HERNANDEZ
Phone
8439068686
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOUTHEAST COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING REGIONAL ASSOCIATION, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $7.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 12% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

SECOORA IS THE REGIONAL SOLUTION TO INTEGRATING COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVING DATA IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES TO INFORM DECISION MAKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE SECOORA REGION ENCOMPASSES 4 STATES, OVER 42 MILLION PEOPLE AND SPANS THE COASTAL OCEAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA. WE ARE CREATING CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS TO ADDRESS THESE THEMATIC AREAS: MARINE OPERATIONS; COASTAL HAZARDS; ECOSYSTEMS, WATER QUALITY, AND LIVING MARINE RESOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,240,616

PROVIDE OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF 11 REGIONAL COASTAL OBSERVING SYSTEMS. SECOORA COLLECTS DATA AND CREATES TOOLS THAT SUPPORT HUMAN POPULATIONS...

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PROVIDE OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF 11 REGIONAL COASTAL OBSERVING SYSTEMS. SECOORA COLLECTS DATA AND CREATES TOOLS THAT SUPPORT HUMAN POPULATIONS, COASTAL ECONOMIES AND A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT. ITS OBSERVING SYSTEM IS COMPRISED OF MULTIPLE DATA PRODUCTS, MOORED AND COASTAL STATIONS, HIGH-FREQUENCY RADARS, AND A GLIDER OBSERVATORY.

Program 2

PRIORITIES FOR SECOORA FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ARE TO SUSTAIN, REPAIR AND EXPAND CRITICAL OBSERVING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ENHANCE DATA MANAGEMENT, DATA SHARING, AND DELIVERY OF DATA PRODUCTS, TO...

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PRIORITIES FOR SECOORA FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ARE TO SUSTAIN, REPAIR AND EXPAND CRITICAL OBSERVING INFRASTRUCTURE, AND ENHANCE DATA MANAGEMENT, DATA SHARING, AND DELIVERY OF DATA PRODUCTS, TO STAKEHOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE SOUTHEAST, INCLUDING UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. IN SECOORA'S BIL AWARD SECOORA IS PROPOSING WORK UNDER TOPIC AREA 1 AND TOPIC AREA 2:

Program 3

SECOORA AND PARTNERS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PILOTED AND TRANSITIONED TO OPERATIONS A COASTAL WEBCAM NETWORK FOR THE SOUTHEAST US. THE NETWORK, KNOWN AS WEBCOOS, STREAMLINED THE COLLECTION, STORAGE, AND...

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SECOORA AND PARTNERS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PILOTED AND TRANSITIONED TO OPERATIONS A COASTAL WEBCAM NETWORK FOR THE SOUTHEAST US. THE NETWORK, KNOWN AS WEBCOOS, STREAMLINED THE COLLECTION, STORAGE, AND ACCESS TO REAL-TIME AND HISTORIC WEBCAM IMAGERY AND ENABLES IMAGE ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT OF DERIVED PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE USED FOR DECISION-MAKING.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,332,525
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $43,277
TOTAL REVENUE $7,375,802

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,156,998
Salaries & Benefits $790,179
Fundraising Expenses $1,817
Program Expenses $7,240,616
Other Expenses $326,891
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,274,068

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,375,802 $6,572,973 +0.1%
Expenses $7,274,068 $6,630,415 +0.1%
Net Income $101,734 $-57,442 -2.8%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
7
Volunteers
11

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
6
$200,056
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIN HAGUE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUANE DE FREESE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN FRANKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATHAN HALL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MURLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT HARRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY MITCHUM AT LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVELIEN VANDERKLOET SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF COPELAND TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM SAVIDGE VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK BARRINEAU CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBRA HERNANDEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$163,445 $36,611 $200,056
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 $7,375,802 $7,274,068 $3,359,786 $101,734
2024 $6,572,973 $6,630,415 $2,632,491 $-57,442
2023 $6,262,135 $5,902,091 $2,498,105 $360,044
2022 $5,560,971 $5,542,572 $1,939,455 $18,399
2021 $4,836,995 $4,760,182 $1,915,610 $76,813
2020 $3,875,891 $3,870,502 $1,362,164 $5,389
2019 $3,070,524 $2,686,907 $1,024,491 $383,617
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