MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT INC (EIN 263112469) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2008

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SAM PEPER

Phone

7817758756

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT INC, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $296K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 92% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $145K, a strong 49% operating margin.

Mission

THE MASSACHUSETTS OYSTER PROJECT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO STRENGTHEN OUR COASTAL ENVIRINMENT BY RESTORING NATIVE SHELLFISH POPULATIONS TO OUR BEACHES AND COASTAL ESTUARIES. THROUGH OYSTER CULTIVATION, SHELL RECYCLING, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WE CAN IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, INCREASE THE DIVERSITY OF SEA LIFE AND MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $270,919

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,368

Other Revenue $23,826

TOTAL REVENUE $296,113

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $87,227

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $104,626

Other Expenses $63,690

TOTAL EXPENSES $150,917

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$296,113	$154,327	+0.9%
Expenses	$150,917	$197,433	-0.2%
Net Income	$145,196	$-43,106	-4.4%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KERRI BISNER	CLERK	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COLLIN BUCKNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEXANDRA COUGHLIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSHUA GEE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM PEPER	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN CIGLIANO PHD	VICE CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEANNE POULIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW ROSENBERG	CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT ZOLA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	$296,113	$150,917	$284,716	$145,196

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