From public IRS filings
OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC
MANHATTAN BCH, CA · Education
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)
Total revenue
$1.1M
Total expenses
$1M
Total assets
$1.9M
Program expense ratio
8733%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds OCEANOGRAPHIC TEACHING STATIONS INC
$1.3M in foundation grants on record from 11 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | $219K | 5 |
| Skechers Foundation | $205K | 2 |
| Great Public Schools Now | $112K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $61K | 2 |
| California Community Foundation | $43K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $32K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $6K | 1 |
Leadership
Owen Murray — Treasurer (Principal officer)
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