Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing

CHARLESTON, SC EIN: 26-1215705 Website

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

SECOORA IS THE REGIONAL SOLUTION TO INTEGRATING COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVING DATA IN THE SOUTHEAST UNITED STATES TO INFORM DECISION MAKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE SECOORA REGION ENCOMPASSES 4 STATES, OVER 42 MILLION PEOPLE AND SPANS THE COASTAL OCEAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO THE WEST COAST OF FLORIDA. WE ARE CREATING CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS TO ADDRESS THESE THEMATIC AREAS: MARINE OPERATIONS; COASTAL HAZARDS; ECOSYSTEMS, WATER QUALITY, AND LIVING MARINE RESOURCES.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+5.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$4.9M

+23.0% YoY

Grant Count

+17.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$145K

+4.9% YoY

About Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing

Based on IRS filings

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHARLESTON, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 34 grants totaling $4.9M.

Focus Areas

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $5.3M (32%)

North Carolina $4.5M (27%)

Alaska $2.1M (13%)

Georgia $1.6M (10%)

South Carolina $1.6M (10%)

Texas $409K (2%)

Delaware $389K (2%)

California $368K (2%)

+7 more states

States

Alaska California District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii North Carolina Pennsylvania Pr Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Virginia

Cities

AnchorageArlingtonAthensAtlantaBoca RatonBrunswickChapel HillCharlotteCollege StationColumbiaConwayCoral GablesDurhamFort MyersGainesvilleGreenvilleHonoluluLajasMelbourneMiami

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,632,491	$2,498,105	$1,939,455
Revenue	$6,572,973	$6,262,135	$5,560,971
Expenses	$6,630,415	$5,902,091	$5,542,572
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	—	$101	$92
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

108 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing

Foundation

Funding Opportunity to Collect Additional Observations that Address Identified Environmental Concerns

SOUTHEAST COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING

Amount

$5,000 - $30,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of South Florida ($638,512), Unc Wilmington ($510,657), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ($441,668).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN SHORE & BEACH PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION FORT MYERS, FL	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$77,757
AXIOM DATA SCIENCES LLC ANCHORAGE, AK	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$385,218
BLUE COAST ANALYTICS PEQUEA, PA	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$12,516
CARIBBEAN COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVING SYSTEM INC LAJAS, PR	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$63,733
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY CONWAY, SC	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$16,025
CODAR OCEAN SENSORS LTD MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$127,946
DUKE UNIVERSITY - NICHOLAS SCHOOL OF THE ENVIRONMENT DURHAM, NC	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$50,400
DUNCAN PARNELL INC CHARLOTTE, NC	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$34,643
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY GREENVILLE, NC	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$55,954
ESP ADVISORS LLC WASHINGTON, DC	TO FURTHER MISSION OF PROVIDING OCEAN INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND OTHER PARTIES	$16,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ERIN HAGUE	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
DUANE DE FREESE	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
BRYAN FRANKS	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
NATHAN HALL	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
PATRICK BARRINEAU	BOARD MEMBER	1	—
EVELIEN VANDERKLOET	AT LARGE	1	—
BILL SAVIDGE	SECRETARY	1	—
SUSAN LOVELACE	TREASURER	1	—
JEFF COPELAND	VICE CHAIR	1	—
GARY MITCHUM	CHAIR	1	—
DEBRA HERNANDEZ	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$166,980

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing?

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in CHARLESTON, SC. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing?

As of 2024, Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing holds $2.6M in total assets with $6.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 34 grants totaling $4.9M in 2024.

Where does Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing operate?

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing has awarded grants in Alaska, California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Pr, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing award?

In 2024, Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing awarded 34 grants totaling $4.9M — an average of about $145K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing's EIN?

Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1215705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.