2026-05-15T09:18:18-05:00 2025-06-30 273147421 KURTZ FARGO LLP 1470 Walnut Street Ste 301 Boulder CO 80302 990 2024-07-01 471716881 Ocean First Institute OCEA 3039567885 3015 Bluff Street Boulder CO 80301 Dawn M McComb-Kobza Executive Director 3039567885 2026-05-14 1 1 Meghan Hays P01250229 7203102078 2026-05-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Dawn M McComb-Kobza 2758 Flacon Drive Longmont CO 80503 609698 0 X www.OceanFirstInstitute.org X 2014 CO The mission of Ocean First Institute is ocean conservation through research and education. 7 7 11 0 0 0 722189 430051 226367 171102 112 100 1113 -2639 949781 598614 100 214 0 0 338744 334573 0 0 444 277569 252076 616413 586863 333368 11751 564282 597725 56870 60646 507412 537079 X The mission of Ocean First Institute is ocean conservation through research and education. We work to deepen the natural connection between people and the ocean. We educate and empower people to understand the ocean is our life support system no matter where we live, and that we need a healthy ocean to have a healthy planet. We provide individuals the opportunity to engage in activities that support sustainability, biodiversity, and improvethe health of our ocean. 0 0 118988 18913 1. Plastic Pollution Monitoring Program Collection of water and sediment samples in Florida and Colorado to identify microplastics and microfibers. Students analyze samples using microscopes, with further analysis conducted at the FAU Henderson School laboratory. Students also participate in summits to present findings and discuss actionable solutions. Ocean First Institute received in-kind support in the form of donated use of laboratory space from Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools. 134293 93085 2. Ocean First Discovery Center Online Courses Launch of over 18 online education courses available on the website, reaching thousands of students and members of the general public. 170767 214 59105 3. Shark Field CourseShark research conducted from the Key Largo, Florida lab, focusing on abundance, seasonality, and species within a marine protected area in the Florida Keys. Undergraduate students are trained through four summer courses on marine science research methods. Ocean First Institute received in-kind support in the form of donated use of lab space from Marine Lab, donated research boat vessel use from International Seakeepers Society, and donated trailer and shed use from other community partners. 424048 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 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 1 4 0 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Dawn M McComb-Kobza 3039567885 3015 Bluff Street Boulder CO 80306 Mikki McComb-Kobza Executive Director 45.00 X 100438 0 0 Renee McElroy Board Member - Vice Chair 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sam Cramer Board Member - Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Zuhira Khladun-Diarra Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Henry Buck Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Brittnie Bassant Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Stuart Board Chair 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jerry Rodriguez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 100438 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 430051 2624 430051 Program Revenue 611600 171102 171102 171102 100 100 564 0 564 564 7881 11084 -3203 -3203 598614 167899 0 664 214 214 100438 27320 73118 218680 218680 15455 15455 5724 5724 4194 4194 7613 7613 5086 5086 18083 18083 2880 2880 35222 35222 7594 7594 Professional Fees 70918 70918 Research 15945 15945 Shark Field Course Expe 14076 14076 Dues & Subscriptions 8971 8971 55770 55326 444 586863 424048 162371 444 63411 11007 4227 7500 0 142464 77008 28075 58515 48933 72759 48091 365370 339730 564282 597725 770 4546 56100 56100 56870 60646 X 0 0 0 0 507412 537079 507412 537079 564282 597725 11751 17916 0 X X 0 0 0 X 170957 294250 280040 722189 430051 1897487 43193 43503 193263 242861 179547 702367 214150 337753 473303 965050 609598 2599854 97225 33323 130548 0 97225 33323 130548 2469306 61 87 52 112 100 412 61 87 52 112 100 412 214211 337840 473355 965162 609698 2600266 0.94960 0.93930 0.00020 0.00020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 28323 877 27446 48685 27198 21487 48933 Raymond James 48091 F 48091 EIDL Loan 56100 56100 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c A potential or actual conflict of interest exists when commitments and obligations are likely to be compromised by Board candidates/members other material interests, or relationships (especially economic), particularly if those interests or commitments are not disclosed. This Conflict-of-Interest Form should indicate whether the member/candidate has an economic interest in, or acts as an officer or a director of, any outside entity whose financial interests would reasonably appear to be affected by the addition of the nominated condition to the screening panel. The member/candidate should also disclose any personal, business, or volunteer affiliations that may give rise to a real or apparent conflict of interest. Relevant federal and organization regulations and guidelines pertaining to financial conflicts must be abided by. Individuals with a conflict of interest should not be a candidate for or serve on a Board position. 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