CALL OF THE SEA

EIN: 942951488 501(c)(3) Youth Development

SAUSALITO, CA

Total Revenue
$1,552,592
Total Expenses
$1,985,095
Total Assets
$6,191,148
Net Assets
$5,722,513
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOHN ARENS
Phone
4153313214
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CALL OF THE SEA, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 28% operating deficit.

Mission

TO INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO CONNECT WITH THE SEA AND ITS TRIBUTARIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABROAD TRADITIONAL SAILING VESSELS THAT FOCUS ON THE MARINE SCIENCES, NAUTICAL HERITAGE, THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT AND CAREERS IN THE MARITIME PROFESSION. OUR YOUTH-ORIENTED SAIL TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO BUILD SELF CONFIDENCE, SELF AWARENESS, DISCIPLINE AND THE TEAMWORK AND LEADERSHIP SKILL INHERENT IN BEING PART OF THE SHIPS' CREWS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,555,390 Revenue: $587,859

CALL OF THE SEA OFFERS ON-THE-WATER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON A 132' EDUCATIONAL VESSEL - BRIGANTINE MATTHEW TURNER AND AN82" EDUCATIONAL VESSEL - SCHOONER SEAWARD. STUDENTS BENEFIT BY...

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CALL OF THE SEA OFFERS ON-THE-WATER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON A 132' EDUCATIONAL VESSEL - BRIGANTINE MATTHEW TURNER AND AN82" EDUCATIONAL VESSEL - SCHOONER SEAWARD. STUDENTS BENEFIT BY PARTICIPATING IN A SERIES OF LOCAL BAY ENVIRONMENTAL, SEAMANSHIP AND MARITIME HISTORY PROGRAMS. OVER 4,000 STUDENTS ANNUALLY PARTICIPATE IN CALL OF THE SEA'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $935,909
Program Service Revenue $587,859
Investment Income $15,588
Other Revenue $13,236
TOTAL REVENUE $1,552,592

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,059,714
Fundraising Expenses $116,172
Program Expenses $1,555,390
Other Expenses $925,381
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,985,095

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,552,592 $1,890,507 -0.2%
Expenses $1,985,095 $1,456,490 +0.4%
Net Income $-432,503 $434,017 -2.0%
Key Indicators
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
55
Volunteers
78

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
$129,780
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK WELTHER CEO 40.00
Officer
$126,000 $3,780 $129,780
JOHN ARENS Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN WOODSIDE Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN OLSON Director 32.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORI CURRIER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY CAUSEY Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON HENDERSON Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MACGREGOR MD Chairman 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK LAPIDOS Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ANDERSON Director 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIETTE MCCULLOUGH Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE COCHRAN Vice Chairman 5.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,552,592 $1,985,095 $6,191,148 $-432,503
2022 $1,890,507 $1,456,490 $6,590,280 $434,017
2021 $1,453,610 $892,362 $6,173,647 $561,248
2020 $756,354 $910,345 $5,753,170 $-153,991
2019 $1,366,267 $1,041,839 $5,736,262 $324,428
2018 $1,823,368 $848,223 $5,615,841 $975,145
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