2025-03-18T11:21:15-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 521807802 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SCUBA DIVERS NATI 2023170073 PO Box 91818 Washington DC 200669998 Deborah Peterson Treasurer 2022556181 2025-03-18 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Andrea Williams 1690 Barlow Run NW Atlanta GA 30318 103872 0 X https://nabsdivers.org/ X 1991 DC The National Association of Black Scuba Divers is dedicated to providing training and support to youth that may be economically unable to train and certify as a new generation of divers. We recognize the need to establish an educational scholarship component of scuba to assist with youth that desire education and a career in Marine Science, Plant Biology, or Plant Zoology as it pertains to life beneath the seas. 6 6 0 0 0 0 26105 36194 69923 67678 0 0 0 0 96028 103872 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 109179 82548 109179 82548 -13151 21324 46973 68297 0 0 46973 68297 The National Association of Black Scuba Divers is dedicated to providing training and support to youth that may be economically unable to train and certify as a new generation of divers. We recognize the need to establish an educational scholarship component of scuba to assist with youth that desire education and a career in Marine Science, Plant Biology, or Plant Zoology as it pertains to life beneath the seas. 0 0 61154 63297 NABS held a successful Annual Summit for its members 3271 3400 NABS provided educational experiences in diving and marine science for minority youth throughout the year. 6775 4206 Aqua Corps Safety: We strive to be the "2nd buddy" to our NABS members, to lend assistance in order to ensure the safe diving of the group and individuals. In order to prevent possible incidents, we will be proactive in offering advice and we will speak on the side of caution if we witness a situation that may not be the best diving practice. Training: the NABS Aqua Corps has always offered training for any NABS member that has a desire to increase their knowledge and/or skill levels in the sport of scuba diving. We have Aqua Corps members involved in just about every diving specialty. The wealth of knowledge and depth of experience that exists within the Aqua Corps is a testament to our dedication and professionalism. Education: "A good diver is always learning". We are certified dive professionals and are here to assist NABS members in achieving their educational goals. Promoting continuing education is an objective of the Aqua Corps, it benefits the NABS organization by making us better divers. This objective is pursued not only at the annual summits but also throughout the year. Members of the Aqua Corps are located all around the country and should be contacted if they can be of assistance to you and your club in reaching educational goals. Professionalism: As the diving professionals of the organization, the bar is set high, and the NABS membership expects and receives the best that our talent has to offer. We work hard to remain current with trends in the dive industry and in diver education. Without this type of dedication, we would not be able to effectively fill the leadership roles in the organization. 3157 3400 Science and Education This committee recruits talent to serve as knowledge leaders, they actively engage in educational and scientific projects; and they initiate and lead collaborative ventures within and outside of NABS. 3157 0 3400 74357 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Deborah Peterson 2022556181 6807 Laurel Street Washington DC 20013 X Willie Ross Vice President 7 X 0 0 0 Courlandt Butts Safety Officer 7 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Jones Recording Secretary 7 X 0 0 0 Andrea Williams President 7 X 0 0 0 Deborah Peterson Treasurer 12 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Ford Corresponding Secretary 7 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30213 5981 0 0 0 0 36194 67678 67678 0 0 67678 0 0 0 0 5981 0 103872 67678 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2225 0 2225 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11488 11478 10 0 0 0 0 1260 911 349 1516 1516 0 0 0 0 43950 43950 13645 13445 200 1729 250 1479 6735 4323 2412 82548 74357 8191 0 46973 68297 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46973 68297 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 46973 68297 0 0 46973 68297 46973 68297 21324 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 44343 26105 37783 108231 59187 64284 67678 191149 2045 5639 3411 11095 0 0 0 0 0 0 105575 96028 108872 310475 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 310475 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105575 96028 108872 310475 1 1 0 0 X 1 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 Andrea Williams, President, 1690 Barlow Run, NW Atlanta, GA Jennier Jones, Recording Secretary, 1606 Scarborough Drive, Brewster, NY 10509 Willie Ross, Vice President, 223 Cannon Ball way, Odenton, MD 21113 Deborah G. Peterson, Treasurer, 6807 Laurel Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012, Jennifer Ford, Corresponding Secretary, 9451 West Banks Mill Road, Winston, GA 230187, Courtlandt Butts, Safety Officer, 122 Wilhelmina Drive, Austell, GA Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The President and the Treasurer review the 990 with the preparer and recommend changes (where and if necessary). The document is reviewed again by the Treasurer and the President to ensure that any recommended changes have been incorporated before final approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 NABS governing documents and financial statements are made available to the public during the year upon request to the President or the Treasurer. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g PayPal Fees $906.89 Member Planet Fees $2,129.79 Equipment Rental $6,450.00 Activity Fees $1,900.00