NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTE: Form 990, tax year 2020

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Organization
NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTE (EIN 26-4607435)
Tax period
2020-10-01 to 2021-09-30
Filed
2022-08-15
IRS object ID
202222279349300817
Schema version
2020v4.0
Source
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Activity Or MissionTHE NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEMS' (NERACOOS) MISSION IS TO PRODUCE, INTEGRATE AND COMMUNICATE HIGH- QUALITY INFORMATION THAT HELPS ENSURE SAFETY, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE, AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE COASTAL OCEAN.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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DescNERACOOS MONITORS THE OCEAN IN THE NORTHEASTERN REGION, AN AREA THAT STRETCHES FROM THE GULF OF MAINE TO LONG ISLAND SOUND. THIS IS A LARGE, DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT CHANGES CONTINUOUSLY. PEOPLE WHO WORK AND PLAY ON THE WATER, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO LIVE IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES, DEPEND ON THE DATA AND FORECASTS WE PROVIDE TO MAKE SOUND DECISIONS. PEOPLE USE OUR PRODUCTS TO DECIDE WHEN TO BRING LARGE OIL TANKERS INTO PORT, WHERE TO GO FOR THE BEST WAVES FOR SURFING, AND WHETHER IT'S SAFE TO GO FISHING. IN ADDITION, SCIENTISTS AND METEOROLOGISTS USE OUR DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND PREDICT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE OCEAN - SUCH AS STORMS, SEA-LEVEL CHANGE, ANIMAL MIGRATIONS, AND HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS. WE DELIVER ALL THIS INFORMATION TO HELP PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY, EMPOWER COASTAL ECONOMIES, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR OCEANS.Desc
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Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
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Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (true)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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Current Tax Year$3,842,591CurrentTaxYearAmt
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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$3,190,443CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,842,591CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$17,098,220TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$158CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$149CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$83CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$636TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Public Support PY1701.00000PublicSupportPY170Pct
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,843,145TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$3,843,145RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$3,843,145TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$3,920,885TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$3,920,885ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$3,920,885TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNERACOOS IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS SUCH, NO TAX PROVISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NERACOOS HAS ADOPTED PROVISIONS OF THE FASB ASC TOPIC 740-10. NERACOOS' POLICY IS TO EVALUATE ALL TAX POSITIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FILING OF THE ANNUAL RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSESSED BY INCOME TAXING AUTHORITIES ARE INCLUDED IN ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE. FOR 2021 AND 2020, THERE WERE NO PENALTIES OR INTEREST ASSESSED OR PAID. NERACOOS FILES INFORMATIONAL RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RegionNORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICORegionTxt
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Specific Services ProvidedGRANTSSpecificServicesProvidedTxt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Spent$30,000SubtotalSpentAmt
Total Spent$30,000TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
RegionNORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICORegionTxt
Purpose Of GrantNERACOOSPurposeOfGrantTxt
Cash Grant$30,000CashGrantAmt
Manner Of Cash DisbursementCHECKMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org1Total501c3OrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign CorpfalseTransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipfalseForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO 30,000 0
SCHEDULE F, PAGE 5, PART VTHE GRANT AWARDED TO A FOREIGN ORGANIZATION IS A SUBAWARD OF FEDERAL GRANT MONIES AWARDED TO NERACOOS. NERACOOS UNDERGOES A SINGLE AUDIT ANNUALLY TO ENSURE ALL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDED SUBAWARDS TO DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ENTITIES OF FEDERAL FUNDS, ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 2 U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 200, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES' RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES RELATIVE TO GRANT FUND MONITORING: 1. REQUIRING QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS; 2. REVIEW OF SUBAWARD INVOICES FOR ADHERENCE TO THE SUBAWARD BUDGET, ALLOWABLE COSTS AND ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRESS REPORTS; 3. MONTHLY CONFERENCE CALLS WITH ALL SUBAWARDEES AS A GROUP TO DISCUSS NERACOOS' ISSUES AND HAVE THE SUBAWARD RECEIPIENTS REPORT ON PROGRESS; 4. ENSURE SUBAWARDS ARE USED ONLY FOR ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENTS ISSUED TO FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ENTITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. RECIPIENTS MUST FOLLOW FEDERAL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIFORM GUIDANCE; 2. IF ANY RECIPIENT HAS FINDINGS AS THE RESULT OF AN AUDIT, THOSE RESULTS ARE PROVIDED TO NERACOOS. NERACOOS HAS SIX MONTHS TO ISSUE A MANAGEMENT DECISION ON THE FINDINGS TO ENSURE THAT THE SUBRECIPIENT TAKES APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY ACTION ON THE FINDINGS, AND TO CONSIDER IF THE FINDINGS NECESSITATE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE RECORDS OF NERACOOS; 3. NERACOOS MUST BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO EACH SUBRECIPIENT'S RECORDS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (16 entries)

Business Name Line2RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine2TxtAddress Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt
BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN
SCIENCES60 BIGELOW DREAST BOOTHBAYME04544016006001501C3$27,200SEE PART IV
CHARYBDIS LLC
27 MONTCLAIR AVENUEBOSTONMA02132263049900$15,500SEE PART IV
GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
350 COMMERCIAL STREETPORTLANDME04101010504905501C3$291,550SEE PART IV
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
CENTRAL WHARFBOSTONMA02110042297514501C3$29,156SEE PART IV
NEW HAMPSHIRE SEA GRANT
122 MAST ROADLEENH03861026000937501C3$18,707
RPS GROUP INC
55 VILLAGE SQUARE DRIVESOUTH KINGSTOWNRI02879050381942$17,925SEE PART IV
SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
278 WHITES BRIDGE ROADSTANDISHME04084010212542501C3$5,575SEE PART IV
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
438 WHITNEY ROAD EXTENSIONSTORRSCT06269060772160GOVERN$350,770SEE PART IVUNIT 11
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
2528 THE MALL WEBSTER HALL 301HONOLULUHI96822990260710501C3$63,980SEE PART IV
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMSORONOME04669016000769GOVERN$1,101,898SEE PART IV5717
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOU
285 OLD WESTPORT ROADNORTH DARTMOUTHMA02747043167352GOVERN$238,459SEE PART IV
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
51 COLLEGE ROADDURHAMNH03824026000937GOVERN$449,986SEE PART IV
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
70 LOWER COLLEGE ROADKINGSTONRI02881223011455GOVERN$48,789SEE PART IV
WEBITECTS
11 E ADAMS STREET NO900CHICAGOIL60603364274684$16,537SEE PART IV
WOODS HOLE GROUP
107 WATERHOUSE ROADBOURNEMA02532043408801$72,625SEE PART IV
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTIO
266 WOODS HOLE ROADWOODS HOLEMA02453042105850501C3$346,174SEE PART IV
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org12Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org4TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeSEE PART IVGrantTypeTxt
Recipient2RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$14,979CashGrantAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2THE GRANTS AWARDED TO OTHER DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ARE SUB-AWARDS OF FEDERAL GRANT MONIES AWARDED TO NERACOOS. NERACOOS UNDERGOES A SINGLE AUDIT ANNUALLY TO ENSURE ALL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDED SUBAWARDS TO DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN ENTITIES OF FEDERAL FUNDS, ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 2 U.S. CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS PART 200, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, COST PRINCIPLES, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL AWARDS (UNIFORM GUIDANCE) FOR PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES' RESPONSIBILITIES. THIS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES RELATIVE TO GRANT FUND MONITORING: 1. REQUIRING QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS; 2. REVIEW OF SUBAWARD INVOICES FOR ADHERENCE TO THE SUBAWARD BUDGET, ALLOWABLE COSTS AND ACTIVITIES, AND PROGRESS REPORTS; 3. MONTHLY CONFERENCE CALLS WITH ALL SUBAWARDEES AS A GROUP TO DISCUSS NERACOOS' ISSUES AND HAVE THE SUBAWARD RECEIPIENTS REPORT ON PROGRESS; 4. ENSURE SUBAWARDS ARE USED ONLY FOR ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE SUBAWARD AGREEMENTS ISSUED TO FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC ENTITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. RECIPIENTS MUST FOLLOW FEDERAL AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL EXPENDITURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNIFORM GUIDANCE; 2. IF ANY RECIPIENT HAS FINDINGS AS THE RESULT OF AN AUDIT, THOSE RESULTS ARE PROVIDED TO NERACOOS. NERACOOS HAS SIX MONTHS TO ISSUE A MANAGEMENT DECISION ON THE FINDINGS TO ENSURE THAT THE SUBRECIPIENT TAKES APPROPRIATE AND TIMELY ACTION ON THE FINDINGS, AND TO CONSIDER IF THE FINDINGS NECESSITATE AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE RECORDS OF NERACOOS; 3. NERACOOS MUST BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO EACH SUBRECIPIENT'S RECORDS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IVPART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (H): NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION; AND MBON EXPANSION INTO THE GULF OF MAINE: THE NERACOOS/NROC INTEGRATED SENTINEL MONITORING NETWORK (ISMN) NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: CHARYBDIS, LLC (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION; IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION OF THE NORTHEAST COASTAL OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM (NECOFS) FOR NOAA AND IOOS FORECAST OPERATIONS; A GENERIC PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OCEAN AND COASTAL ACIDIFICATION THRESHOLDS FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO THE SCOTIAN SHELF; AND MBON EXPANSION INTO THE GULF OF MAINE: THE NERACOOS/NROC INTEGRATED SENTINEL MONITORING NETWORK (ISMN) NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: MBON EXPANSION INTO THE GULF OF MAINE: THE NERACOOS/NROC INTEGRATED SENTINEL MONITORING NETWORK (ISMN) NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: NEW HAMPSHIRE SEA GRANT (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: A GENERIC PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OCEAN AND COASTAL ACIDIFICATION THRESHOLDS FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO THE SCOTIAN SHELF NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: RPS GROUP, INC. (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: MBON EXPANSION INTO THE GULF OF MAINE: THE NERACOOS/NROC INTEGRATED SENTINEL MONITORING NETWORK (ISMN) NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: INFRASTRUCTURAL ENHANCEMENTS TO ADVANCE TRACKING TECHNOLOGY TO STUDY SHARK BEHAVIOR OFF THE COASTS OF MASSACHUSETTS AND HAWAII NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION; A GENERIC PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OCEAN AND COASTAL ACIDIFICATION THRESHOLDS FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO THE SCOTIAN SHELF; AND MBON EXPANSION INTO THE GULF OF MAINE: THE NERACOOS/NROC INTEGRATED SENTINEL MONITORING NETWORK (ISMN) NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION; IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION OF THE NORTHEAST COASTAL OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM (NECOFS) FOR NOAA AND IOOS FORECAST OPERATIONS; AND A GENERIC PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OCEAN AND COASTAL ACIDIFICATION THRESHOLDS FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO THE SCOTIAN SHELF NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION; IMPROVEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION OF THE NORTHEAST COASTAL OCEAN FORECAST SYSTEM (NECOFS) FOR NOAA AND IOOS FORECAST OPERATIONS; A GENERIC PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OCEAN AND COASTAL ACIDIFICATION THRESHOLDS FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO THE SCOTIAN SHELF; AND MBON EXPANSION INTO THE GULF OF MAINE: THE NERACOOS/NROC INTEGRATED SENTINEL MONITORING NETWORK (ISMN) NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: WEBITECTS (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: OCEAN ACIDIFICATION INFORMATION EXCHANGE WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: WOODS HOLE GROUP (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART III, LINE 1, COLUMN (A) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: A GENERIC PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR OCEAN AND COASTAL ACIDIFICATION THRESHOLDS FROM LONG ISLAND SOUND TO THE SCOTIAN SHELF; AND MBON EXPANSION INTO THE GULF OF MAINE: THE NERACOOS/NROC INTEGRATED SENTINEL MONITORING NETWORK (ISMN)

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONTHE NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEMS' (NERACOOS) MISSION IS TO PRODUCE, INTEGRATE AND COMMUNICATE HIGH- QUALITY INFORMATION THAT HELPS ENSURE SAFETY, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE, AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE COASTAL OCEAN.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ANERACOOS MONITORS THE OCEAN IN THE NORTHEASTERN REGION, AN AREA THAT STRETCHES FROM THE GULF OF MAINE TO LONG ISLAND SOUND. THIS IS A LARGE, DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT CHANGES CONTINUOUSLY. PEOPLE WHO WORK AND PLAY ON THE WATER, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO LIVE IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES, DEPEND ON THE DATA AND FORECASTS WE PROVIDE TO MAKE SOUND DECISIONS. PEOPLE USE OUR PRODUCTS TO DECIDE WHEN TO BRING LARGE OIL TANKERS INTO PORT, WHERE TO GO FOR THE BEST WAVES FOR SURFING, AND WHETHER IT'S SAFE TO GO FISHING. IN ADDITION, SCIENTISTS AND METEOROLOGISTS USE OUR DATA TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND PREDICT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE OCEAN - SUCH AS STORMS, SEA-LEVEL CHANGE, ANIMAL MIGRATIONS, AND HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS. WE DELIVER ALL THIS INFORMATION TO HELP PROTECT LIVES AND PROPERTY, EMPOWER COASTAL ECONOMIES, AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR OCEANS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CMEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMITTEE AND TEAM MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO AT LEAST ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION INVOLVING ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING COMPARABILITY DATA AND INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND THERE ARE NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19NERACOOS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.

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