Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION INC
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1509 STRAND AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
TYBEE ISLAND, GA31328
D Employer identification number

58-1990772
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 580,864
F Name and address of principal officer:
MIKE NEAL
1509 STRAND AVENUE
TYBEE ISLAND,GA31328
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.TYBEEMARINESCIENCE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1990
M State of legal domicile: GA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO FOSTER RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF COASTAL GEORGIA'S MARINE ECOSYSTEM THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 8
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 8
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 17
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 82
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 158,782 195,983
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 175,476 243,112
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 86 32
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 58,102 75,837
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 392,446 514,964
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 271,338 247,981
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,764    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 116,201 122,790
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 387,539 370,771
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 4,907 144,193
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 299,060 434,744
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 24,073 15,564
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 274,987 419,180
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO FOSTER RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF COASTAL GEORGIA'S MARINE ECOSYSTEM THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 306,172 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: FOR THE ISLAND'S VISITORS WE OFFER: HOUR-LONG WALKS, TALKS & TREKS: BEACH WALKS, TURTLE TALKS, WHALE TALKS, SHARK TALKS, JELLY TALKS, AND MARSH TREKS. VISITORS EXPLORE OUR COASTAL GEORGIA GALLERY-DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED BY SCIENCE CENTER STAFF MEMBERS, THE GALLERY IS ONLY 750 SQUARE FEET, BUT PACKED WITH INFORMATION ON COASTAL GEORGIA'S NATURAL RESOURCES. CART EXPLORATION PROGRAMS ARE SCHEDULED IN THE GALLERY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR SEVEN WEEKS OF SEA CAMP: COASTAL KIDS OCEAN ADVENTURE - OFFERS SUMMER FUN FOR THE KIDS. FOR GROUPS WE OFFER: GIRL SCOUTS - PARTICIPATE IN THE COASTAL BADGE PROGRAM CUB AND BOY SCOUTS - PARTICIPATE IN BARRIER ISLAND PATCH PROGRAM OR OCEANOGRAPHY MERIT BADGE PROGRAM. SCHOOL GROUPS, PRE-K THROUGH COLLEGE - PARTICIPATE IN OUR COASTAL CLASSROOM, SIDEWALK TO THE SEA, AND COASTAL SCIENTIST PROGRAMS. GROUPS OF ALL TYPES PARTICIPATE IN OUR ISLAND ECOLOGY EXPERIENCE AND FLOATING CLASSROOM PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH OUR OCEAN OUTREACH PROGRAM WE EXTEND OUR EDUCATIONAL REACH AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS. CONSERVATION PROGRAMS OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE; THE TYBEE SEA TURTLE PROJECT, DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN R&R, SHORE/SEABIRD RESCUE, AND WE PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK. AUDIENCE SERVED IN 2012 THE CENTER SERVED 47,817 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. CONSERVATION DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN R&R (RESCUE & RELEASE) DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS TAKE A LONG TIME TO MATURE. THEY LIVE FOR 25-40 YEARS AND DON'T START NESTING UNTIL THEY'RE SEVEN TO EIGHT YEARS OLD. JUST PRIOR TO THE 1920S. DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS WERE HUNTED TO THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION, BECAUSE IT WAS FASHIONABLE, IN AMERICAN, TO EAT A WINE-BASED TURTLE SOUP. FORTUNATELY FOR THE TERRAPINS, PROHIBITION HAPPENED AND THE WINE-BASED SOUP WENT OUT OF STYLE. IN ADDITION TO NATURAL PREDATION, THIS CENTURY POSES OTHER THREATS, THEIR HABITAT (THE BRACKISH WATERS OF THE MARSH) IS BEING DESTROYED, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH HIGHER GROUND TO LAY THEIR EGGS THEY'RE RUN OVER BY CARS, THEY DROWN IN CRAB POTS, AND THEY'RE AGAIN BEING KILLED IN SOME STATES AND EXPORTED TO THE ASIAN MARKET FOR TURTLE SOUP. THE COMBINATION MULTIPLE THREATS AND LOW REPRODUCTIVE RATES HAS RESULTED IN THE TERRAPINS BEING PUT ON THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTED SPECIES LIST. WE RESCUE, OR RECEIVE, SICK, INJURED; ADULT AND BABY TERRAPINS, PROVIDE TRIAGE OR TRANSPORT THEM TO THE GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER, THEN TAG AND RELEASE THEM BACK INTO THE MARSH. WHEN GRAVID FEMALES ARE KILLED BY CARS ON THE CAUSEWAY, WE EXTRACT THE EGGS AND TRANSPORT THEM TO AASU FOR INCUBATION. LASTLY, WE MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TEDS FOR CRAB TRAPS. REMOVAL OF LIVE ANIMALS ON THE BEACH CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND PASSED AN ORDINANCE (33-2011) IN 2011 PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF LIVE ANIMALS FROM THE BEACH. THE CENTER PROVIDES AN ANNUAL TRAINING TO THE TIPD AND OCEAN RESCUE THAT HELPS THEM UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LAW AND TEACHES THEM HOW TO IDENTIFY THE ANIMALS MOST OFTEN TAKEN (BY THE GROCERY BAG FULL) FROM THE BEACH. WE ARE PLANNING TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE SIGNAGE FOR POSTING AT THE CROSSOVERS. MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK AND RESPONDS TO STRANDED MARINE MAMMALS, BOTH DEAD AND ALIVE, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DNR AND EITHER SECURE IT FOR DNR TO PICK UP OR TAKE TISSUE AND TEETH SAMPLES ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA, WHICH IS SENT TO DNR. WE HAVEN'T YET HAD A LIVE STRANDING THAT NEEDED TO BE RETRIEVED. THUS FAR OUR ONLY LIVE STRANDING HAS BEEN A MANATEE STUCK IN A TIDE POOL, WHICH WE SIMPLY WAITED OUT WITH THE ANIMAL. SEA/SHOREBIRD RESCUE ISLAND VISITORS FREQUENTLY COME ACROSS SICK, INJURED, OR HATCHLING SEA-SHOREBIRDS AND EITHER CALL IN A REPORT OR BRING IT TO THE CENTER. WE TAKE-IN THE BIRD AND EITHER TRANSPORT IT TO A VET FOR PRO BONO TREATMENT OR WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR FOR REHABILITATION. WE DO NOT ADVERTISE THIS PROGRAM, BECAUSE WE COULDN'T HANDLE AN INCREASE IN REQUESTS. OUR PLAN IS TO CREATE AND TRAIN A VOLUNTEER GROUP TO SUPPORT THE WORK. TYBEE SEA TURTLE PROJECT THE TYBEE SEA TURTLE PROJECT IS A CONSERVATION PROGRAM OF THE TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER AND MEMBER OF THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' GEORGIA SEA TURTLE COOPERATIVE. PROJECT VOLUNTEERS PROTECT THE ISLAND'S NESTING SEA TURTLES AND THEIR HATCHLINGS BY MONITORING SEA TURTLE ACTIVITY. DURING THE NESTING SEASON, MAY 1ST TO OCTOBER 31ST. , VOLUNTEER COOPERATORS CONDUCT DAILY DAWN PATROLS (6 A.M.) ALONG THE BEACH. THE PATROL CONSISTS OF WALKING THE ENTIRE THREE MILES OF TYBEE'S BEACHES AND LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE OF SEA TURTLE ACTIVITY. EARLY IN THE SEASON PATROLS ARE LOOKING AT THE SAND FOR SEA TURTLE CRAWLS (TRACKS) THAT WOULD INDICATE THAT A SEA TURTLE MAY HAVE NESTED. (MALE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES LEAVE THE LAND AS A HATCHLING AND NEVER RETURN.) SOMETIMES, A TURTLE WILL CRAWL UP THE BEACH AND NOT NEST, THIS IS KNOWN AS A FALSE CRAWL. WHEN A CRAWL IS LOCATED THE SEA TURTLE PROJECT COORDINATOR VERIFIES THE PRESENCE OF A NEST BY LOCATING THE EGGS IN THE NEST CAVITY. WHEN A VIABLE NEST IS CONFIRMED, IT IS ROPED OFF AND POSTED. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF INCUBATION IS 60 DAYS AND SO OBSERVATION OF THE NESTS BECOMES A PART OF THE DAILY DAWN PATROL. AS A NEST'S HATCHING TIME APPROACHES, COOPERATORS ARE ASSIGNED TO "NEST SIT" DURING THE NIGHT UNTIL THAT NEST HAS HATCHED. WHEN A NEST HATCHES, THE HATCHLING NUMBER IS ESTIMATED BY THE NUMBER OF TRACKS FROM THE NEST TO THE OCEAN. FIVE DAYS AFTER THE HATCH, THE NESTS ARE EXCAVATED AND EGG SHELLS ARE COUNTED TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF EGGS LAID, AND OF THOSE LAID, HOW MANY ACTUALLY HATCHED. NESTING DATA IS REPORTED TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (GEORGIA DNR). LIGHTS OUT THE OBJECTIVE OF THE LIGHTS OUT PROGRAM IS TO FACILITATE SEA TURTLE NESTING ACTIVITY BY REDUCING ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SHINING ON THE BEACH DURING NESTING SEASON. OUR STRATEGY IS TO INFLUENCE BEHAVIOR BY RAISING AWARENESS. WE DESIGN MATERIALS FOR THE LIGHTS OUT CAMPAIGN THAT BRING ATTENTION TO THE DATES OF THE SEA TURTLES' NESTING SEASON AND EDUCATE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND TOURISTS ON THE IMPACT THAT LIGHT HAS ON NESTING TURTLES AND HATCHLINGS. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONDUCT MONTHLY BEACHFRONT LIGHTING SURVEYS TO COLLECT DATA THAT ILLUSTRATES TRENDS AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AND NESTING ACTIVITY ON THE ISLAND. ADDITIONALLY, THE DATA ENABLES THE CENTER TO CONCENTRATE EDUCATION EFFORTS AND COTI TO CONCENTRATE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS IN PROBLEM AREAS. SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK (STSSN) THE STSSN COLLECTS INFORMATION ON AND DOCUMENTS STRANDINGS OF MARINE TURTLES. THE NETWORK ENCOMPASSES THE COASTAL AREAS OF THE EIGHTEEN STATE REGION FROM MAINE THROUGH TEXAS, AND INCLUDES PORTIONS OF THE U.S. CARIBBEAN. DATA ARE COMPILED THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF NETWORK PARTICIPANTS WHO DOCUMENT MARINE TURTLE STRANDINGS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS AND CONTRIBUTE THOSE DATA TO THE CENTRALIZED STSSN DATA BASE. GA DNR MONITORS MARINE TURTLE MORTALITY THROUGH THE STSSN AND THE SCIENCE CENTER PARTICIPATES IN THE EFFORT BY RESPONDING TO CITIZEN NOTIFICATIONS FOR STRANDED SEA TURTLE SIGHTINGS. THE SEA TURTLE PROJECT COORDINATOR IS THE PRIMARY RESPONSE PERSON OFTEN WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE US COAST GUARD. DEAD SEA TURTLES ARE RETRIEVED, PHOTOGRAPHED, AND A DATA SHEET IS COMPLETED. THE ANIMAL IS STORED IN OUR FREEZER PENDING DNR PICK-UP. DNR THEN PERFORMS A NECROPSY TO EVALUATE CAUSES OF MORTALITY AND GATHER OTHER DATA. SEA TURTLE STRANDINGS ARE THE PRIMARY INDEX FOR THREATS TO SEA TURTLES IN COASTAL WATERS. GEORGIA LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE GENETIC PROFILING STUDY WE PARTICIPATE IN THE COOPERATIVE EFFORT OF GEORGIA DNR AND UGA'S STUDY ON LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE GENETIC PROFILING. GEORGIA'S LOGGERHEADS ONLY SPEND A BRIEF TIME OUT OF THE WATER, BUT ARE COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON THE BEACHES AND NEAR-SHORE WATERS TO REPRODUCE. USING A SINGLE EGG FROM EACH NEST LAID ON THE GEORGIA COAST, THE STUDY IS COMPILING A GENETIC FINGERPRINT OF ALL THE LOGGERHEADS NESTING ON GEORGIA'S BEACHES. ONE OF THE MANY DISCOVERIES OF THIS STUDY IS THAT THERE ARE AT LEAST 20 MOTHER/DAUGHTER PAIRS NESTING ON OUR BARRIER BEACHES. BECAUSE IT TAKES AT LEAST 30 YEARS FOR A LOGGERHEAD TO BEGIN NESTING, IT MEANS THAT NO LESS THAN 20 OF OUR TURTLES ARE A MINIMUM OF 60 YEARS OLD, NESTING ALONGSIDE THEIR 30-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTERS. THIS DATA WILL BE USEFUL IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROTECT SEA TURTLES . . . ISLAND VISITOR PROGRAMS WALKS, TALKS & TREKS (ALL ARE ONE-HOUR) BEACH WALKS - NORTH AND SOUTH BEACHES JOIN A MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATOR ON AN ONE-HOUR GUIDED DISCOVERY WALK ALONG TYBEE'S BEACH TO LEARN ABOUT COASTAL GEORGIA'S TIDES, DUNES, AND THE WILDLIFE THAT LIVE IN AND AROUND THE OCEAN. TURTLE TALKS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMAZING LIVES OF SEA TURTLES LEARN ABOUT ANATOMY AND NATURAL ADAPTATIONS, THEN STROLL ON THE BEACH TO DISCUSS NESTING HABITAT AND TYBEE'S CONSERVATION EFFORTS. MARSH TREKS GUIDED ONE-HOUR EXPLORATION OF THE JEWELS IN GEORGI
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet306,172
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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No
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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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Yes
 
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Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
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No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
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No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
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Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
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No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
17
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
8
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
8
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
GA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletMARIA PROCOPIO1510 STRANDTYBEE ISLANDGA31328 (912) 786-5917
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) JENNIFER DRAZEK........................................................................
SECRETARY
 .25
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) CHRISTOPHER HINTZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) DEBBIE KEARNEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) MIKE NEAL........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JUDY OUZTS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) CARSON PENNEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .25
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) CATHY SAKAS........................................................................
VICE PRESIDE
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) JOHN SCHLEICHER........................................................................
TREASURER
 .25
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(9) MARIA PROCOPIO........................................................................
EXEC DIR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       52,500 0 807
















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Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 52,500   807
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 23,563
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 155,916
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		16,504
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 195,983
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a GROUP EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS   127,612 127,612    
b SCIENCE CENTER ADMISSIONS   87,495 87,495    
c DISCOVERY WALKS   9,710 9,710    
d MEMBERSHIPS   8,944 8,944    
e SEA CAMP   6,388 6,388    
f All other program service revenue . 2,963 2,963    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 243,112
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 32     32
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 23,563
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 10,700
b Less: direct expenses ...b 10,700
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 129,582
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 55,200
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 74,382 74,382    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME   1,455 1,455    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,455
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 514,964 318,949   32
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 53,307 26,654 25,054 1,599
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 161,967 161,967    
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 16,186 16,186    
10 Payroll taxes ........... 16,521 13,878 2,478 165
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 7,385   7,385  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 11,517 11,517    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 11,195   11,195  
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 15,385 14,616 769  
17 Travel ............ 5,273 2,475 2,798  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 15,507 14,732 775  
23 Insurance .............. 9,106 8,651 455  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a SUPPLIES 15,460 14,687 773  
b CREDIT CARD FEES 6,253   6,253  
c MISCELLANEOUS 5,697 4,540 1,157  
d PRINTING 4,052 4,052    
e All other expenses 15,960 12,217 3,743  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 370,771 306,172 62,835 1,764
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 79,720 1 138,960
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 42,370 2 39,507
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 42,417 4 76,802
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 9,258 8 12,018
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........   9 1,393
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 243,325
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 77,261 125,295 10c 166,064
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 299,060 16 434,744
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 7,931 17 7,424
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 9,901 19 2,800
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 6,241 25 5,340
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 24,073 26 15,564
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 239,513 27 378,947
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 35,474 28 40,233
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 274,987 33 419,180
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 299,060 34 434,744
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
514,964
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
370,771
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
144,193
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
274,987
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
419,180
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

58-1990772
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 103,458 73,211 123,711 158,782 195,983 655,145
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 275,154 266,658 295,524 309,607 384,849 1,531,792
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. 33,840 33,840 33,840 33,840 33,840 169,200
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 412,452 373,709 453,075 502,229 614,672 2,356,137
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           2,356,137
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 412,452 373,709 453,075 502,229 614,672 2,356,137
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,063 261 358 86 32 1,800
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 1,063 261 358 86 32 1,800
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 413,515 373,970 453,433 502,315 614,704 2,357,937
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
99.920 %
16
16
99.810 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

58-1990772
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   64,818 13,296 51,522
d Equipment ................   93,742 63,965 29,777
e Other .................   84,765   84,765
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 166,064
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
PAYROLL TAXES WITHHELD 4,101
SALES TAX PAYABLE 1,239







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,340
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 606,204
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 36,040
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 55,200
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 91,240
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 514,964
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 514,964
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 462,011
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 36,040
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 55,200
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 91,240
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 370,771
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 370,771
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
REVENUE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D COST OF GOODS SOLD IN FINANCIAL STMT EXPENSES 55,200
EXPENSE AMOUNTS INCLUDED IN FINANCIALS - OTHER SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D COST OF GOODS SOLD INCLUDED IN FINANCIAL STMT EXPS 55,200
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

58-1990772
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

TURTLE TROT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

SEA KAYAK RACE
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 19,865 14,398   34,263
2 Less: Contributions . . 10,251 13,312   23,563
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		9,614 1,086   10,700
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 9,614 1,086   10,700
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 10,700
11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10. .......... right arrow  
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

58-1990772
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A GIRL SCOUTS - PARTICIPATE IN THE COASTAL BADGE PROGRAM CUB AND BOY SCOUTS - PARTICIPATE IN BARRIER ISLAND PATCH PROGRAM OR OCEANOGRAPHY MERIT BADGE PROGRAM. SCHOOL GROUPS, PRE-K THROUGH COLLEGE - PARTICIPATE IN OUR COASTAL CLASSROOM, SIDEWALK TO THE SEA, AND COASTAL SCIENTIST PROGRAMS. GROUPS OF ALL TYPES PARTICIPATE IN OUR ISLAND ECOLOGY EXPERIENCE AND FLOATING CLASSROOM PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH OUR OCEAN OUTREACH PROGRAM WE EXTEND OUR EDUCATIONAL REACH AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS. CONSERVATION PROGRAMS OUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE; THE TYBEE SEA TURTLE PROJECT, DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN R&R, SHORE/SEABIRD RESCUE, AND WE PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK. AUDIENCE SERVED IN 2012 THE CENTER SERVED 47,817 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. CONSERVATION DIAMONDBACK TERRAPIN R&R (RESCUE & RELEASE) DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS TAKE A LONG TIME TO MATURE. THEY LIVE FOR 25-40 YEARS AND DON'T START NESTING UNTIL THEY'RE SEVEN TO EIGHT YEARS OLD. JUST PRIOR TO THE 1920S. DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS WERE HUNTED TO THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION, BECAUSE IT WAS FASHIONABLE, IN AMERICAN, TO EAT A WINE-BASED TURTLE SOUP. FORTUNATELY FOR THE TERRAPINS, PROHIBITION HAPPENED AND THE WINE-BASED SOUP WENT OUT OF STYLE. IN ADDITION TO NATURAL PREDATION, THIS CENTURY POSES OTHER THREATS, THEIR HABITAT (THE BRACKISH WATERS OF THE MARSH) IS BEING DESTROYED, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REACH HIGHER GROUND TO LAY THEIR EGGS THEY'RE RUN OVER BY CARS, THEY DROWN IN CRAB POTS, AND THEY'RE AGAIN BEING KILLED IN SOME STATES AND EXPORTED TO THE ASIAN MARKET FOR TURTLE SOUP. THE COMBINATION MULTIPLE THREATS AND LOW REPRODUCTIVE RATES HAS RESULTED IN THE TERRAPINS BEING PUT ON THE STATE OF GEORGIA'S DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTED SPECIES LIST. WE RESCUE, OR RECEIVE, SICK, INJURED; ADULT AND BABY TERRAPINS, PROVIDE TRIAGE OR TRANSPORT THEM TO THE GEORGIA SEA TURTLE CENTER, THEN TAG AND RELEASE THEM BACK INTO THE MARSH. WHEN GRAVID FEMALES ARE KILLED BY CARS ON THE CAUSEWAY, WE EXTRACT THE EGGS AND TRANSPORT THEM TO AASU FOR INCUBATION. LASTLY, WE MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TEDS FOR CRAB TRAPS. REMOVAL OF LIVE ANIMALS ON THE BEACH CITY OF TYBEE ISLAND PASSED AN ORDINANCE (33-2011) IN 2011 PROHIBITING THE REMOVAL OF LIVE ANIMALS FROM THE BEACH. THE CENTER PROVIDES AN ANNUAL TRAINING TO THE TIPD AND OCEAN RESCUE THAT HELPS THEM UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LAW AND TEACHES THEM HOW TO IDENTIFY THE ANIMALS MOST OFTEN TAKEN (BY THE GROCERY BAG FULL) FROM THE BEACH. WE ARE PLANNING TO DESIGN AND PRODUCE SIGNAGE FOR POSTING AT THE CROSSOVERS. MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK WE ARE A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING NETWORK AND RESPONDS TO STRANDED MARINE MAMMALS, BOTH DEAD AND ALIVE, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF DNR AND EITHER SECURE IT FOR DNR TO PICK UP OR TAKE TISSUE AND TEETH SAMPLES ALONG WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA, WHICH IS SENT TO DNR. WE HAVEN'T YET HAD A LIVE STRANDING THAT NEEDED TO BE RETRIEVED. THUS FAR OUR ONLY LIVE STRANDING HAS BEEN A MANATEE STUCK IN A TIDE POOL, WHICH WE SIMPLY WAITED OUT WITH THE ANIMAL. SEA/SHOREBIRD RESCUE ISLAND VISITORS FREQUENTLY COME ACROSS SICK, INJURED, OR HATCHLING SEA-SHOREBIRDS AND EITHER CALL IN A REPORT OR BRING IT TO THE CENTER. WE TAKE-IN THE BIRD AND EITHER TRANSPORT IT TO A VET FOR PRO BONO TREATMENT OR WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR FOR REHABILITATION. WE DO NOT ADVERTISE THIS PROGRAM, BECAUSE WE COULDN'T HANDLE AN INCREASE IN REQUESTS. OUR PLAN IS TO CREATE AND TRAIN A VOLUNTEER GROUP TO SUPPORT THE WORK. TYBEE SEA TURTLE PROJECT THE TYBEE SEA TURTLE PROJECT IS A CONSERVATION PROGRAM OF THE TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER AND MEMBER OF THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' GEORGIA SEA TURTLE COOPERATIVE. PROJECT VOLUNTEERS PROTECT THE ISLAND'S NESTING SEA TURTLES AND THEIR HATCHLINGS BY MONITORING SEA TURTLE ACTIVITY. DURING THE NESTING SEASON, MAY 1ST TO OCTOBER 31ST. , VOLUNTEER COOPERATORS CONDUCT DAILY DAWN PATROLS (6 A.M.) ALONG THE BEACH. THE PATROL CONSISTS OF WALKING THE ENTIRE THREE MILES OF TYBEE'S BEACHES AND LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE OF SEA TURTLE ACTIVITY. EARLY IN THE SEASON PATROLS ARE LOOKING AT THE SAND FOR SEA TURTLE CRAWLS (TRACKS) THAT WOULD INDICATE THAT A SEA TURTLE MAY HAVE NESTED. (MALE LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLES LEAVE THE LAND AS A HATCHLING AND NEVER RETURN.) SOMETIMES, A TURTLE WILL CRAWL UP THE BEACH AND NOT NEST, THIS IS KNOWN AS A FALSE CRAWL. WHEN A CRAWL IS LOCATED THE SEA TURTLE PROJECT COORDINATOR VERIFIES THE PRESENCE OF A NEST BY LOCATING THE EGGS IN THE NEST CAVITY. WHEN A VIABLE NEST IS CONFIRMED, IT IS ROPED OFF AND POSTED. THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF INCUBATION IS 60 DAYS AND SO OBSERVATION OF THE NESTS BECOMES A PART OF THE DAILY DAWN PATROL. AS A NEST'S HATCHING TIME APPROACHES, COOPERATORS ARE ASSIGNED TO "NEST SIT" DURING THE NIGHT UNTIL THAT NEST HAS HATCHED. WHEN A NEST HATCHES, THE HATCHLING NUMBER IS ESTIMATED BY THE NUMBER OF TRACKS FROM THE NEST TO THE OCEAN. FIVE DAYS AFTER THE HATCH, THE NESTS ARE EXCAVATED AND EGG SHELLS ARE COUNTED TO DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF EGGS LAID, AND OF THOSE LAID, HOW MANY ACTUALLY HATCHED. NESTING DATA IS REPORTED TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (GEORGIA DNR). LIGHTS OUT THE OBJECTIVE OF THE LIGHTS OUT PROGRAM IS TO FACILITATE SEA TURTLE NESTING ACTIVITY BY REDUCING ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SHINING ON THE BEACH DURING NESTING SEASON. OUR STRATEGY IS TO INFLUENCE BEHAVIOR BY RAISING AWARENESS. WE DESIGN MATERIALS FOR THE LIGHTS OUT CAMPAIGN THAT BRING ATTENTION TO THE DATES OF THE SEA TURTLES' NESTING SEASON AND EDUCATE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND TOURISTS ON THE IMPACT THAT LIGHT HAS ON NESTING TURTLES AND HATCHLINGS. ADDITIONALLY, WE CONDUCT MONTHLY BEACHFRONT LIGHTING SURVEYS TO COLLECT DATA THAT ILLUSTRATES TRENDS AND THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ARTIFICIAL LIGHT AND NESTING ACTIVITY ON THE ISLAND. ADDITIONALLY, THE DATA ENABLES THE CENTER TO CONCENTRATE EDUCATION EFFORTS AND COTI TO CONCENTRATE ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS IN PROBLEM AREAS. SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK (STSSN) THE STSSN COLLECTS INFORMATION ON AND DOCUMENTS STRANDINGS OF MARINE TURTLES. THE NETWORK ENCOMPASSES THE COASTAL AREAS OF THE EIGHTEEN STATE REGION FROM MAINE THROUGH TEXAS, AND INCLUDES PORTIONS OF THE U.S. CARIBBEAN. DATA ARE COMPILED THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF NETWORK PARTICIPANTS WHO DOCUMENT MARINE TURTLE STRANDINGS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS AND CONTRIBUTE THOSE DATA TO THE CENTRALIZED STSSN DATA BASE. GA DNR MONITORS MARINE TURTLE MORTALITY THROUGH THE STSSN AND THE SCIENCE CENTER PARTICIPATES IN THE EFFORT BY RESPONDING TO CITIZEN NOTIFICATIONS FOR STRANDED SEA TURTLE SIGHTINGS. THE SEA TURTLE PROJECT COORDINATOR IS THE PRIMARY RESPONSE PERSON OFTEN WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE US COAST GUARD. DEAD SEA TURTLES ARE RETRIEVED, PHOTOGRAPHED, AND A DATA SHEET IS COMPLETED. THE ANIMAL IS STORED IN OUR FREEZER PENDING DNR PICK-UP. DNR THEN PERFORMS A NECROPSY TO EVALUATE CAUSES OF MORTALITY AND GATHER OTHER DATA. SEA TURTLE STRANDINGS ARE THE PRIMARY INDEX FOR THREATS TO SEA TURTLES IN COASTAL WATERS. GEORGIA LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE GENETIC PROFILING STUDY WE PARTICIPATE IN THE COOPERATIVE EFFORT OF GEORGIA DNR AND UGA'S STUDY ON LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE GENETIC PROFILING. GEORGIA'S LOGGERHEADS ONLY SPEND A BRIEF TIME OUT OF THE WATER, BUT ARE COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON THE BEACHES AND NEAR-SHORE WATERS TO REPRODUCE. USING A SINGLE EGG FROM EACH NEST LAID ON THE GEORGIA COAST, THE STUDY IS COMPILING A GENETIC FINGERPRINT OF ALL THE LOGGERHEADS NESTING ON GEORGIA'S BEACHES. ONE OF THE MANY DISCOVERIES OF THIS STUDY IS THAT THERE ARE AT LEAST 20 MOTHER/DAUGHTER PAIRS NESTING ON OUR BARRIER BEACHES. BECAUSE IT TAKES AT LEAST 30 YEARS FOR A LOGGERHEAD TO BEGIN NESTING, IT MEANS THAT NO LESS THAN 20 OF OUR TURTLES ARE A MINIMUM OF 60 YEARS OLD, NESTING ALONGSIDE THEIR 30-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTERS. THIS DATA WILL BE USEFUL IN OUR EFFORTS TO PROTECT SEA TURTLES . . . ISLAND VISITOR PROGRAMS WALKS, TALKS & TREKS (ALL ARE ONE-HOUR) BEACH WALKS - NORTH AND SOUTH BEACHES JOIN A MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATOR ON AN ONE-HOUR GUIDED DISCOVERY WALK ALONG TYBEE'S BEACH TO LEARN ABOUT COASTAL GEORGIA'S TIDES, DUNES, AND THE WILDLIFE THAT LIVE IN AND AROUND THE OCEAN. TURTLE TALKS AN INTRODUCTION TO THE AMAZING LIVES OF SEA TURTLES LEARN ABOUT ANATOMY AND NATURAL ADAPTATIONS, THEN STROLL ON THE BEACH TO DISCUSS NESTING HABITAT AND TYBEE'S CONSERVATION EFFORTS. MARSH TREKS GUIDED ONE-HOUR EXPLORATION OF THE JEWELS IN GEORGIA'S SALT MARSHES. EXPLORE THE MARSH'S MARVELOUS MUD FOR FIDDLER CRABS, SNAILS AND MORE. LEARN WHY THE ESTUARY IS CALLED THE OCEAN'S NURSERY. COASTAL GEORGIA GALLERY 750 SQUARE FEET OF COASTAL GEORGIA, FEATURING: BABY ALLIGATORS, POLKA-DOT BATFISH, SPIDER CRAB, PUFFER, FLOUNDER, CLOWN FISH, DIAMONDBACK TERRAPINS, CORN SNAKE, HORSESHOE CRAB, LOGGERHEAD SEA TURTLE, RED LIONFISH AND A TOUCH TANK OF CREATURES INDIGENOUS TO THE GEORGIA COAST PROGRAMS FOR GROUPS (NON-STUDENT OR SCOUT) ISLAND ECOLOGY EXPERIENCE GROUPS OF ADULTS, FAMILIES, TOUR AND CIVIC GROUPS PARTICIPA
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH YEAR, AT THE JANUARY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH DIRECTOR SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT HE/SHE: 1.HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; 2.HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; 3.HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; 4.UNDERSTANDS THAT TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE FOUNDATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES, WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE FOUNDATION LOCATION ON TYBEE ISLAND.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 COST OF GOODS SOLD IN FINANCIAL STMT EXPENSES 55,200 COST OF GOODS SOLD INCLUDED IN FINANCIAL STMT EXPS -55,200
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