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MARINE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860662511 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Very Large (>$50M) · www.mpaz.org
revenue
$97.8M
expenses
$95.2M
net assets
$48.4M
employees
2
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

To promote the welfare and interests of the petroleum and energy industry and the related petroleum transportation industry through efforts to help these industries address the problems caused by discharges of oil and petroleum products on water.

profile · synthesized from sources

Marine Preservation Association (MPA) is a nonprofit that enables energy and maritime companies to meet oil spill response requirements by providing access to the Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) as their designated Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO). MPA members include companies in refining, midstream, offshore oil and gas, offshore wind, and shipping sectors across the United States. The organization supports regulatory compliance and environmental protection through preparedness planning and funding of spill response infrastructure.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

OSRO Designation
Enables member companies to designate Marine Spill Response Corporation (MSRC) as their Oil Spill Removal Organization in regulatory plans including Facility Response Plans, Vessel Response Plans, and Oil Spill Response Plans.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Supports members in meeting federal and state spill response requirements from agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard, PHMSA, EPA, BOEM, BSEE, Washington DOE, and California OSPR.
Response Readiness Partnership
Provides access to MSRC’s specialized spill response resources and contracted partner network to enhance preparedness for large-scale incidents.
activities · 1 cluster

what they do

  • Oil Spill Response Organization Designation Support 14 activities
    • Facilitating Oil Spill Response Designation for Member Companies
      Enables member companies, including refining companies and offshore wind operators, to designate MSRC as their Oil Spill Removal Organization in regulatory response plans submitted to federal and state agencies (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard, BOEM, BSEE) to meet compliance requirements.
    • Facilitating Oil Spill Response Designation for Member Companies
      Enables member companies, including refining companies and offshore wind operators, to designate MSRC as their Oil Spill Removal Organization in regulatory response plans submitted to federal and state agencies (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard, BOEM, BSEE) to meet compliance requirements.
    • Facilitation of MSRC designation in regulatory response plans
      Enables member companies, including refining and offshore wind operators, to formally designate MSRC as their Oil Spill Removal Organization in federal and state regulatory response plans, such as those submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard, BOEM, BSEE, and state-specific agencies, ensuring compliance with oil spill preparedness requirements.
    • Facilitation of Oil Spill Response Designation for Member Companies
      Enables member companies, including refineries and offshore operators, to formally designate MSRC as their Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) in regulatory response plans filed with federal (e.g., U.S. Coast Guard, BOEM, BSEE) and state agencies, ensuring compliance with oil spill preparedness requirements.
    • Grant Funding for Marine Environmental Protection
      Provides grant funding to MSRC (Marine Spill Response Corporation) to support marine environmental protection efforts.
    • Grant Funding for Marine Environmental Protection
      Provides grant funding to MSRC (Marine Spill Response Corporation) to support marine environmental protection efforts.
    • Grant Funding for Marine Environmental Protection
      Provides grant funding to MSRC to support marine environmental protection initiatives, contributing to spill preparedness and response capabilities.
    • Grant funding for marine environmental protection
      Provides grant funding to MSRC to support marine environmental protection initiatives, contributing to spill preparedness and response capabilities.
    • Provision of Direct Access to Oil Spill Response Services
      Provides member companies with direct access to MSRC's oil spill response services, including advanced resources and expertise, to enhance marine environmental protection and operational preparedness for spills.
    • Provision of direct access to oil spill response services
      Provides member companies with direct access to MSRC's oil spill preparedness and response services, including advanced response resources and expertise, to enhance environmental protection and operational readiness.
    • Representation of Refining Industry Capacity in Spill Preparedness
      Represents refining members with a combined capacity of 3.9 billion barrels across the East, West, and Gulf Coasts and interior U.S. regions, supporting sector-wide spill response planning and coordination.
    • Representation of refining industry capacity in spill preparedness
      Represents refining members with a combined capacity of 3.9 billion barrels across the East, West, and Gulf Coasts and interior U.S. regions, supporting sector-wide preparedness and response coordination.
    • Support for Offshore Wind Industry Contingency Planning
      Enables offshore wind operators to designate MSRC as their response organization in oil spill contingency plans and supports filing with regulatory agencies, improving environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
    • Support for offshore wind operator contingency planning
      Provides offshore wind operators with the ability to designate MSRC as their response organization in contingency plans and supports the filing of these plans with relevant regulatory agencies, improving spill preparedness in emerging marine sectors.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$97.82M
Contributions & grants$96.81M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.01M1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$95.20M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$665K
Grants paid out$94.39M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$61.25M
Cash$60.95M
Investments$0
Liabilities$12.90M
Net assets$48.36M
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Brett Drewry Director President Secretary 40 $484K
board members · 15
  • Aaron Purcell — Director
  • Andrew Thompson — Director Treasurer
  • Angela Barrow — Director
  • Art Powers — Director
  • Barry McFarland — Director
  • Billy Powell — Director
  • Brad Byczynski — Director
  • Charles van Schalkwyk — Director
  • Craig Hyder — Director
  • Josh Dubach — Director
  • Justin Piper — Director
  • Matt Beckley — Director
  • Richard Russell — Director
  • Stephen Pepper — Director Chairman
  • Tim Campbell — Director
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Government — Files oil spill response plans with BOEM as part of regulatory compliance.
  • Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Government — Files response plans with BOEM as part of regulatory compliance for offshore wind projects.
  • Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Government — Files oil spill response plans with BSEE as part of regulatory compliance.
  • Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Government — Files response plans with BSEE as part of regulatory compliance for offshore wind projects.
  • California Office of Spill Prevention and Response Government — Requires state-level contingency planning that MPA helps members meet.
  • California Office of Spill Prevention and Response Government — State agency imposing spill prevention and response standards for vessels operating in California waters
  • MSRC Partner — Collaborates with MSRC to provide Oil Spill Removal Organization coverage to members.
  • MSRC Partner — Designated as Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) for MPA refining members in federal and state response plans.
  • MSRC Partner — Partners with MSRC to provide Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) coverage and rapid response capabilities to its members.
  • MSRC Partner — Partners with MSRC to provide response resources and expertise to offshore wind operators.
  • MSRC Partner — Provides oil spill response services to MPA members and is designated as their OSRO in regulatory plans.
  • MSRC Partner — Receives grant funding from MPA for marine environmental protection.
  • U.S. Coast Guard Government — Receives Facility Response Plans from MPA members designating MSRC as OSRO for federal compliance.
  • Washington Department of Ecology Government — Requires state-level contingency planning that MPA helps members meet.
  • Washington Department of Ecology Government — State agency imposing spill prevention and response standards for vessels operating in Washington waters