ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION

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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

2012

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRIS STACEY

Phone

6158326344

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $508K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $657K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUES IMPACTING THE WORLD'S OCEAN AND TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OCEAN CONSERVATION INITIATIVES THROUGH BENEFIT CONCERTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY EVENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $403,400 Revenue: $74,510

ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION, INC. WILL MAKE GRANTS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT (501C3) ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK MEETS THE MISSION AND GUIDELINES OF THE FOUNDATION.ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION, INC. WILL FURTHER...

ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION, INC. WILL MAKE GRANTS TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT (501C3) ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK MEETS THE MISSION AND GUIDELINES OF THE FOUNDATION.ROCK THE OCEAN FOUNDATION, INC. WILL FURTHER IT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY FUNDING THOSE ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK DIRECTLY IMPACTS THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS, WHILE EDUCATING THE VAST PUBLIC ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $382,821

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $26,091

Other Revenue $98,976

TOTAL REVENUE $507,888

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $297,876

Salaries & Benefits $179,554

Fundraising Expenses $148,071

Program Expenses $403,400

Other Expenses $179,177

TOTAL EXPENSES $656,607

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$507,888	$845,785	-0.4%
Expenses	$656,607	$707,168	-0.1%
Net Income	$-148,719	$138,617	-2.1%

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

131

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
TARA WILSON	VICE PRESIDENT	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS STACEY	PRESIDENT	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRIS WIATR	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROSEMARY MANN	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer 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
2024	$507,888	$656,607	$431,397	$-148,719
2023	$845,785	$707,168	$580,087	$138,617
2022	$796,243	$638,830	$441,161	$157,413
2021	$401,846	$51,523	$283,754	$350,323
2020	$-10,722	$89,491	$1,105	$-100,213
2019	$460,948	$428,666	$33,525	$32,282
2018	$197,932	$207,802	$86,026	$-9,870