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ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024

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Organization
ACADEMY OF UNDERWATER ARTS AND SCIENCES (EIN 39-1774726)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-05-14
IRS object ID
202541349349200504
Schema version
2024v5.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ

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Website Addresswww.auas-nogi.orgWebsiteAddressTxt
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Gross Receipts$89,464GrossReceiptsAmt
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Printing Publications Postage$2,005PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt
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Primary Exempt PurposeThe Academy of Underwater Arts & Sciences (AUAS) is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit, international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to recognizing pioneers and leaders who have had a significant impact on the exploration, enjoyment, safety, and preservation or the underwater world. The AUAS is committed to supporting its members as they pass on the stewardship of the sea to future generations.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (2 entries)

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NOGI awards to five people who have contributed significantly to understanding the ocean and underwater world in areas of arts, sciences, distinguished service, sports & education, and the environment. The AUAS/Lee Selisky Future Leaders Program identifies young diving industry professionals and provides them with a free ticket to the NOGI Awards Gala where they can meet and interact with NOGI fellows and other industry professionals to develop mentoring relationships.$0$71,971
The AUAS Medical and Zale Parry Scholarship programs awarded scholarships and paid for accomodations for recipients to attend the award dinner.$10,000$10,000
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Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (10 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRtCompensationCompensationAmtEmployee Benefit ProgramEmployeeBenefitProgramAmtExpense Account Other AllwncExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt
Dan Orr
President20.00$0$0$0
Dr Michael Lang
Chairman2.00$0$0$0
Dr Richard Pyle
Director1.00$0$0$0
Ed Stetson
Treasurer1.00$0$0$0
Jill Heinarth
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Michael Gernhardt
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Michele Hall
Secretary1.00$0$0$0
Mike Gower
Director1.00$0$0$0
Mike Hollis
Director1.00$0$0$0
Stephen Frink
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Form And Line ReferenceForm 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other ExpensesFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationDescription: Travel. Amount: 4,110. Description: Operations. Amount: 15,819. Description: Insurance. Amount: 3,090. Description: Bank & Credit Card Fees. Amount: 1,929. Description: Scholarship. Amount: 10,000. Description: Video Production. Amount: 10,000. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 44,948.ExplanationTxt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DeclarationThe organization did not, during the year, receive any funds, directly,or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract.The organization, did not, during the year, pay any premiums, directly,or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract.DeclarationDesc

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