The Oceanography Society (EIN 521563085) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Paula Bontempi

Phone

3012517708

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

The Oceanography Society, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $583K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $553K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

The Oceanography Societys mission is to build the capacity of its diverse global membership; catalyze interdisciplinary ocean research, technology, policy, and education; and promote equitable access to opportunities for all.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $264,691

Program Service Revenue $314,164

Investment Income $20

Other Revenue $3,642

TOTAL REVENUE $582,517

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $192,620

Fundraising Expenses $2,786

Program Expenses $373,575

Other Expenses $360,137

TOTAL EXPENSES $552,757

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$582,517	$830,295	-0.3%
Expenses	$552,757	$903,433	-0.4%
Net Income	$29,760	$-73,138	-1.4%

Key Indicators

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

🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$143,824

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jennifer Ramarui	Executive Director	35.00	Officer	$143,824	$0	$143,824
Paula Bontempi	President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Heidi Dierssen	President-Elect	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Deborah Bronk	Past President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Leilani Arthurs	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mona Behl	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Guertin	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Andone Lavery	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Moronke Harris	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Emily Lemagie	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jon Lewis	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Josette McLean	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Anna Michel	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jun Nishioka	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Leonard Pace	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Hilary Palevsky	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Grace Saba	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Wade	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeremy Werdell	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sheri White	Council	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Banahan	Treasurer	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Allison Miller	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Ellen Kappel	Director of Publications	2.00	Officer	$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	$582,517	$552,757	$468,184	$29,760
2024	$830,295	$903,433	$681,309	$-73,138
2023	$339,662	$605,275	$528,712	$-265,613
2022	$937,961	$590,674	$792,831	$347,287
2021	$389,175	$520,289	$447,209	$-131,114
2020	$596,473	$601,599	$557,220	$-5,126
2019	$671,348	$784,388	$591,135	$-113,040
2018	$714,419	$543,077	$849,016	$171,342

The Oceanography Society