Nonprofit · EIN 85-0539366
THE NEXT SWELL
Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96813
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $33,043 | $20,989 | $12,054 | $41,267 | $0 | $41,267 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $11,700 | $17,400 | -$5,700 | $31,088 | $0 | $31,088 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $18,421 | $15,000 | $3,421 | $36,788 | $0 | $36,788 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,499
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $14
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,470
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,989
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,213
- Total assets, end of year
- $41,267
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $41,267
- Cash, savings and investments
- $41,267
- Gross receipts
- $35,513
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Bartlett | President | 10 | $0 |
| Kevin Groves | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Bort | Board of Directors Member | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Groves | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ariel Greiner | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Bartlett | President | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin Groves | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Bort | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chelsea Werner | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michelle Groves | Board of Directors Member | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ariel Greiner | Board of Directors | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Bartlett | President | 15 | $0 |
| Kevin Groves | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Michelle Smith | Board of Directors Member | 1 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Bort | Board of Directors Member | 1 | $0 |
| Chelsea Werner | Board of Directors Member | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Groves | Board of Directors Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 900 FORT STREET MALL STE 1680, HONOLULU, HI 96813-3716
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1177 Queen Street 2807, Honolulu HI 96814
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Kevin Groves, 1177 Queen Street 2807, Honolulu HI 96814
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kevin Groves, Treasurer
- Phone
- (609) 731-6952
- Website
- www.thenextswell.org
Mission
The Next Swell is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, formed for the purpose of cultivating future generations of marine conservationists and scientists. Our primary effort is to provide financial scholastic scholarships to exceptional undergraduate and graduate student candidates in pursuit of degrees in the associated fields of marine biology and marine conservation.
Program accomplishments
- Provided Three (3) scholarships of $5,000 to student applicants via The Next Swell Scholarships.grants $15,000
- Provided five (5) limited use grants, up to $1,200 each, for specific research and educational purposes.grants $5,989
- Provided numerous engagements with local communities via in-person events and through social media and email campaigns highlighting current issues within marine conservation. Provided direct mentorship and professional connections to students seeking degrees and employment within the marine conservation field.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0539366
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $41,267
- Income (IRS master file)
- $35,513
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $33,043 | $20,989 | $41,267 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $11,700 | $17,400 | $31,088 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $18,421 | $15,000 | $36,788 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Kevin Groves | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-0539366).
Questions about THE NEXT SWELL
- What is the EIN of THE NEXT SWELL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE NEXT SWELL is 85-0539366.
- Is THE NEXT SWELL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to THE NEXT SWELL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE NEXT SWELL file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of THE NEXT SWELL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE NEXT SWELL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE NEXT SWELL?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Kevin Groves.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE NEXT SWELL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE NEXT SWELL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,043, expenses of $20,989 and total assets of $41,267 at year end.
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