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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 1,217,354 | 554,436 | 344,856 | 656,890 | 1,039,745 | 3,813,281 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 1,217,354 | 554,436 | 344,856 | 656,890 | 1,039,745 | 3,813,281 |
| 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).. | 883,337 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,929,944 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,217,354 | 554,436 | 344,856 | 656,890 | 1,039,745 | 3,813,281 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 5,986 | 2,148 | 647 | 2,271 | 4,468 | 15,520 |
| 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 VI.).. | -19,508 | 4,149 | 26,866 | 258 | 11,765 | |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 3,840,566 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018: | ||||
| a From 2013....... | ||||
| b From 2014....... | ||||
| c From 2015....... | ||||
| d From 2016....... | ||||
| e From 2017....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2014...... | ||||
| b Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 18007218 |
| Software Version: | 2018v3.1 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Program Operation ProgramsThese programs provide operation development, management review, internships, public hearings and outreach, including support for research vessels. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Research and Evaluation ProgramsThese programs provide various research and evaluation including fishery practices, necropsies, mapping, tidepool research, ecosystem monitoring, Cowcod conservation, and research administration support. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Other ProgramsIn addition to the program areas of focus described above, the Foundation engages inspecial initiatives to support various activities such as:Sanctuary Research and Monitoring programsSanctuary Advisory CouncilsPacific Grove Hyperbaric ChamberImplementation of the State of California Marine Life Protection Act(see www.californiaMPAs.org) OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Depreciation on computer and monitoring equipment funded by grants for use in various research and education programs. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Channel Islands National Marine SanctuaryBeginning in 2011 California Marine Sanctuary Foundation began supporting the education, resource protection and research needs of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Tax preparer works with bookkeeper, and other management personnel to gather financial and compliance information for the preparation of tax return. A copy of draft return is forwarded to the Executive Director, the Board of Directors President and members of the audit commitee for their review prior to filing the 990. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | The Board of Directors has ratified a written conflict of interest policy that requires officers, directors and key employees to disclose potential conflicts of interest between the organization and themselves and their family members on a questionnaire distributed annually. Any identified potential conflicts are brought before the Board as an action item on the Board of Directors Meeting agenda |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The Board of Directors has approved a framework for executive compensation, aligned with compensation of other positions in the industry, and consistent with the size and complexity of the activities. Additionally, any financial dealings with members of the Board of Director's is reviewed, discussed and approved by the entire Board prior to implementation. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Financial statements, tax returns and other governing documents are available upon request by contacting California Marine Sanctuary Foundation in person, by mail or email at info@californiamsf.org. Requested documents are then provided to interested parties at no cost |
| Dr Tak Hattori Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship is awarded to a senior high school student that is a resident of Monterey, Santa Cruz or San Benito county. The applicant must plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning. The criteria used to select the scholar recipient: Academic accomplishmentsCommunity involvement and extra-curricular activitiesAchievements, honors and recognitionEssay and letters of recommendationsApplicants are reviewed by committee members of the Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Chamber Program |
| Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purpose | Form 990 Statement of Revenue - Program Service Revenue lines 2 a - gThe Broad Beach Geologic Hazard Abatement District (BBGHAD) is required to develop a Marine Habitat Monitoring and Mitigation Plan by the California Coastal Commission, as part of a permit condition. They fund a Science Advisory Panel to provide the ongoing review and analysis of marine habitat monitoring results, potential adaptive management approaches, and potential mitigation recommendations. The Foundation manages the funds to ensure an arms-length relationship with the scientists. No revenues were received during 2018 but this is an ongoing activity.Poseidon Resources funds a marine life mitigation project designed to minimize the intake and mortality of marine life associated with its desalination facility, under an agreement with the California Coastal Commission (CCC). At the direction of CCC,the Foundation contracts with scientist for environmental monitoring of the project. Total revenues received during 2018 was $ 236,583.Pebble Beach Company reimbursed the Foundation $ 4,220 for extra interpretive signs associated with the Marine Protected Area outreach program.Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Authority reimbursed the Foundation $ 9,950 for laboratory analysis of water samples for Resource Protection programs incorrectly paid for by Foundation.The Foundation is a subcontractor to Lynker Technologies,LLC and received $ 21,955 during 2018 for providing water quality and resource protection services related to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Contract was renewed in 2018, with option years possible at NOAA's discretion. California Water Service Co. provided funding to assist with the revision of the Greater Monterey County Integrated Regional Water Management Plan related to climate change. The Foundation received $ 1,700 during 2018.The Foundation provides for health insurance for employees only. Employees may make additional payments for dependent health care coverage. These dependent care payments of $ 4,423 are used to offset the total health care insurance paid by the Foundation.The Foundation provides administrative services for a variety of programs and receives grants and contracts from government and non profit organizations. The Foundation charges handling fees ranging from 8% to 18% for providing those services, disbursing funds to sub recipient entities and disbursements to vendors on behalf of entities, monitoring the sub recipient's programs and providing assistance in coordinating programs with various agencies and organizations participating in the program. Total processing fees for 2018 were $ 214,397. |
| Volunteer Information Part I Line 6 | During the 2017 fiscal year the Foundation had 45 volunteers engaged in supporting it's activities. They included the governing body, the Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Chamber volunteers and a group of (MPA) Underwater Parks Ambassadors designing and implementing education and outreach programs for the statewide network of MPAs. More information is available at www.californiampas.org |
| Software ID: | 18007218 |
| Software Version: | 2018v3.1 |