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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Storage: Column (A) - Total = $1860; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $1860; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recepient gifts and awards: Column (A) - Total = $944; Column (B) - Program Services = $944; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient accrued vacation: Column (A) - Total = $-1090; Column (B) - Program Services = $-1090; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient conferences: Column (A) - Total = $1110; Column (B) - Program Services = $1110; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient cont. education: Column (A) - Total = $40; Column (B) - Program Services = $40; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient dive expenses: Column (A) - Total = $3339; Column (B) - Program Services = $3339; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient dues: Column (A) - Total = $1410; Column (B) - Program Services = $1410; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient employee benefit: Column (A) - Total = $21609; Column (B) - Program Services = $21609; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient HSA benefits: Column (A) - Total = $1500; Column (B) - Program Services = $1500; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient info technology: Column (A) - Total = $5264; Column (B) - Program Services = $5264; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient licenses: Column (A) - Total = $494; Column (B) - Program Services = $494; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient meal and ent: Column (A) - Total = $495; Column (B) - Program Services = $495; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient office expense: Column (A) - Total = $6004; Column (B) - Program Services = $6004; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient payroll expense: Column (A) - Total = $10919; Column (B) - Program Services = $10919; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient program expenses: Column (A) - Total = $17286; Column (B) - Program Services = $17286; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient program supplies: Column (A) - Total = $6588; Column (B) - Program Services = $6588; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient repairs: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient square one fees: Column (A) - Total = $31; Column (B) - Program Services = $31; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient travel: Column (A) - Total = $17346; Column (B) - Program Services = $17346; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient website design: Column (A) - Total = $6804; Column (B) - Program Services = $6804; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Sub recipient workers comp: Column (A) - Total = $1039; Column (B) - Program Services = $1039; Column (C) - Management &amp; General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Dr Tak Hattori Memorial Scholarship</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>This scholarship is awarded to a senior high school student that is a resident of Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito county. The applicant must plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. The criteria used to select the scholar recipient: Academic accomplishmentsCommunity involvement and extra-curricular activitiesAchievements, honors and recognitionEssay and letters of recommendationsApplicants are reviewed by committee members of the Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Chamber Program</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purpose</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Form 990 Statement of Revenue - Program Service Revenue lines 2 a - gThe Broad Beach Geologic Hazard Abatement District (BBGHAD) is required to develop a Marine Habitat Monitoring and Mitigation Plan by the California Coastal Commission, as part of a permit condition. They fund a Science Advisory Panel to provide the ongoing review and analysis of marine habitat monitoring results, potential adaptive management approaches, and potential mitigation recommendations. CMSF manages the funds to ensure an arms-length relationship with the scientists. CMSF received$ 143,145 during 2017.The Deep Water Desal, LLC project involves an independent scientific review of a proposed desalination facility in Moss Landing. A Joint Review Panel comprised of representatives from the California Coastal Commission, State Lands Commission, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and Moss Landing Harbor District has been created through an MOU to oversee the work. The foundation received $ 26,250 during 2017.The Foundation is a subcontractor to Lynker Technologies,LLC and received $ 57,009 during 2017 for providing water quality and resource protection services related to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Contract was renewed in 2017, with option years possible at NOAA's discretion. CMSF managed funding for the Independent Scientific Review of the Coast Seafoods Company's proposed Eelgrass Monitoring Plan in Humboldt Bay, as part of an agreement with the California Coastal Commission. CMSF received $ 5,000 during 2017.California Water Service Co. provided funding to assist with the revision of the Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan related to climate change. CMSF received $ 4,250 during 2017.The Foundation provides for health insurance for employees only. Employees may make additional payments for dependent health care coverage. These dependent care payments of $ 3,708 are used to offset the total health care insurance paid by the Foundation.The Foundation provides administrative services for a variety of programs and receives grants and contracts from government and non profit organizations. The Foundation charges handling fees ranging from 8% to 18% for providing those services, disbursing funds to sub recipient entities and disbursements to vendors on behalf of entities, monitoring the sub recipient's programs and providing assistance in coordinating programs with various agencies and organizations participating in the program. Total processing fees for 2017 were $ 157,417.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Sacntuary Exploration Center</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>In 2016 the board had authorized the transfer of the Sanctuary Exploration Center programs to the National Monterey Sanctuary Foundation and transfered funds of $59,883 including $ 24,921 of inventory as Pass Through Grants to the National Monterey Sanctuary Foundation. The remaining balance of funds of $ 8039 were transferred to the National Monterey Sanctuary Foundation in 2017.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Volunteer Information Part I Line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>During the 2017 fiscal year the Foundation had 45 volunteers engaged in supporting it's activities. They included the governing body, the Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Chamber volunteers and a group of (MPA) Underwater Parks Ambassadors designing and implementing education and outreach programs for the statewide network of MPAs. More information is available at www.californiampas.org</ExplanationTxt>
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