Nonprofit · EIN 02-0610358
WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,817,542 | $1,919,239 | -$101,697 | $2,984,135 | $1,785,707 | $1,198,428 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,683,135 | $1,765,101 | -$81,966 | $2,976,717 | $1,901,045 | $1,075,672 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $2,521,661 | $1,660,114 | $861,547 | $3,090,594 | $1,932,956 | $1,157,638 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,323,868
- Program service revenue
- $491,712
- Investment income
- $1,962
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $209,005
- Other salaries and wages
- $525,902
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $904,335
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,697
- Occupancy
- $28,173
- Travel
- $40,446
- Depreciation
- $134,215
- Program services (functional)
- $1,412,642
- Management and general (functional)
- $283,009
- Fundraising (functional)
- $223,588
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,976,530
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,984,135
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,785,707
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,198,428
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,662,524
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $899,000
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $299,428
- Gross receipts
- $1,817,542
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Leonard | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $106,298 | $4,299 |
| Steve Kirk | VP of Operations Key employee | 40 | $102,708 | $4,156 |
| Mike Atkins | Director former chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Crimmins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Abbott | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Briggs | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Handy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Joyce | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Terance McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Camille McKayle | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Pullen Crone | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Glen Palmer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Sauer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Tiffin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wilder | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Rosner | Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cassie Scarano | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Fred Eustis | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Christina Knopp | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDEN LEONARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $106,667 |
| STEVE KIRK | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $92,204 |
| CAROL ROSNER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CASSIE SCARANO | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRED EUSTIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA KNOPP | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE ATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOE CRIMMINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA ABBOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVE BRIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT HANDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAROLINE JOYCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TYLER MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERANCE MCMAHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAMILLE MCKAYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AMANDA PULLEN CRONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLEN PALMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHRIS SAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CASSIE SCARANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANNE TIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT WILDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDEN LEONARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $3,647 |
| STEVE KIRK | VICE PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,503 | $3,228 |
| MARIANNA ACCOMANDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA BARNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA PULLEN CRONE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ROSNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE BRIGGS | FORMER CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE CRIMMINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SAUER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE ATKINS | CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOD CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED EUSTIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY MCMAHON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE MCKAYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN PALMER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASSIE SCARANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE TIFFIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK CALLAHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRMA PIERRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTEN MONK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 212 NORTHERN AVE W, BOSTON, MA 02210-2089
- In care of
- % STEVE KIRK
- Signed the 990
- STEVE KIRK, VP of Operations
- Phone
- (617) 816-9247
- Website
- www.worldoceanschool.org
- Return prepared by
- Melissa Gilroy CPA
Mission
Experiential education at sea that empowers, motivates and inspires positive community engagement.
Program accomplishments
- WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL EXISTS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS WITH IMMERSIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR CREW, AND THEIR SHIP, BECOMING VESSELS OF CHANGE IN THE WORLD THEY INHERIT.Expenses $1,412,642
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0610358
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B28)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,984,135
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,817,542
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,817,542 | $1,919,239 | $2,984,135 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,683,135 | $1,765,101 | $2,976,717 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,521,661 | $1,660,114 | $3,090,594 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0610358).
Questions about WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL is 02-0610358.
- Is WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,298 (Eden Leonard, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WORLD OCEAN SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,817,542, expenses of $1,919,239 and total assets of $2,984,135 at year end.
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