NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTE: Form 990, tax year 2023

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Organization
NORTHEASTERN REGIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTE (EIN 26-4607435)
Tax period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30
Filed
2025-07-23
IRS object ID
202522049349301202
Schema version
2023v6.0
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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Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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Current Tax Year$5,356,849CurrentTaxYearAmt
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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,415,325CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,356,849CurrentTaxYearAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$81CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$788CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
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Total$1,877TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

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ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

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Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
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Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
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Revenue Subtotal$5,357,625RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$5,357,625TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$4,995,925TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$4,995,925ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$4,995,925TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART XFormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationNERACOOS IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, WHEREBY ONLY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME AS DEFINED BY SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL INCOME TAX. AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023, NERACOOS HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN RECORDED.ExplanationTxt

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

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

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (2 entries)

RegionRegionTxtType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICOGRANTGRANTS$20,000
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Spent$206,923SubtotalSpentAmt
Total Spent$206,923TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (2 entries)

RegionRegionTxtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtCash GrantCashGrantAmtManner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICONERACOOS$20,000CHECK
UNITED KINGDOMNERACOOS$186,923CHECK
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org2Total501c3OrgCnt
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Interest In Foreign TrustfalseInterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp OwnershipfalseForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest CofalsePassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign PartnershipfalseForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott CountriesfalseBoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

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SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO 20,000 0 UNITED KINGDOM 186,923 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

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Grant Records MaintainedYes (true)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (14 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINCash GrantCashGrantAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtIRC SectionIRCSectionDescAddress Line2USAddress/AddressLine2Txt
CHARYBDIS LLC
27 MONTCLAIR AVENUEBOSTONMA02132263049900$10,500SEE PART IV
GREAT BAY STEWARDS
89 DEPOT RDGREENLANDNH03840$18,141SEE PART IV
GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
350 COMMERCIAL STREETPORTLANDME04101010504905$274,595SEE PART IV501C3
INTEGRATED STATISTICS
16 SUMNER STREETWOODS HOLEMA02543$22,442SEE PART IV
MAINE CENTER FOR COASTAL FISHERIES
PO BOX 27 13 ATLANTIC AVESTONINGTONME04681270069386$34,758SEE PART IV501C3
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
360 HUNTINGTON AVENUEBOSTONMA02115041679980$36,509SEE PART IV501C3
SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
278 WHITES BRIDGE ROADSTANDISHME04084010212542$8,984SEE PART IV501C3
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
438 WHITNEY ROAD EXTENSIONSTORRSCT06269060772160$480,189SEE PART IVGOVERNUNIT 11
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMSORONOME04669016000769$242,587SEE PART IVGOVERN5717
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOU
285 OLD WESTPORT ROADNORTH DARTMOUTHMA02747043167352$511,672SEE PART IVGOVERN
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
51 COLLEGE ROADDURHAMNH03824026000937$852,887SEE PART IVGOVERN
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND
70 LOWER COLLEGE ROADKINGSTONRI02881223011455$106,786SEE PART IVGOVERN
WOODS HOLE GROUP
107 WATERHOUSE ROADBOURNEMA02532043408801$108,590SEE PART IV
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTIO
266 WOODS HOLE ROADWOODS HOLEMA02453042105850$501,344SEE PART IV501C3
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Total501c3 Org14Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org6TotalOtherOrgCnt

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

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Grant TypeSEE PART IVGrantTypeTxt
Recipient10RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$70,211CashGrantAmt

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: 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: SEABROOK-HAMPTONS ESTUARY ALLIANCE (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: 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: UCSD/SCRIPPS (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: NERACOOS: THE INTEGRATED OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM FOR THE NORTHEAST REGION 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 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: 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

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng OrgfalseCompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related OrgsfalseCompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng OrgfalseCompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd OrgsfalseCompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed PaymentsfalseAnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract ExceptionfalseInitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (2 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt
JAKE KRITZER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$189,319$9,466$21,547$220,332
ROB CARDEIRO
FINANCE DIRECTOR$160,466$8,023$12,153$180,642

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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