Oceanographic Teaching Stations
MANHATTAN BCH, CA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Oceanographic Teaching Stations has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
The specific and primary purposes are to foster and promote the public study of, and interest in, the oceans, tidelands and beaches of Southern California, the marine life therein, and the impact of human population on that environment. OTS and the Roundhouse have been fulfilling this mission since 1979, in the heart of Downtown Manhattan Beach, at the very end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Oceanographic Teaching Stations
$1.2M in foundation grants on record from 22 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | $219K | 5 |
| Skechers Foundation | $205K | 2 |
| Harrison Greenberg Memorial Foundation | $169K | 2 |
| Great Public Schools Now | $112K | 3 |
| Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris Foundation | $105K | 4 |
| Alice C Tyler Perpetual Trust Attn Anders Brown Chairman | $90K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $61K | 2 |
| Jhm Charitable Foundation | $58K | 3 |
| California Community Foundation | $43K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $24K | 2 |
Leadership
Owen Murray — Treasurer (Principal officer)
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