Ocean Rudee & Company/OR&CO is a project of InquiringSystems, Inc., a California Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation founded in 1978. Inquiring Systems, Inc./ISI is based in Sonoma, CA and currently serves as the fiscal sponsor, or umbrella agency, for OR&CO. Thus, all cash donations, business loans, in-kind contributions and related types of financial support received by ISI in support of 'Ocean Rudee & Company' - either cash, check, money-order or via the online donation/contribution services currently in use on this web site - may qualify as tax deductible contributions under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Federal Income Tax Code. (Dependent of course upon the type of contribution received and the tax position of an individual or business during the tax year within which their monies, and/or services, are contributed to ISI). ISI, as a public benefit 501(c)(3) corporation, specializes in the improvement of the human condition through the provision of sound, ethical and sustainable ecosystem management practices. ISI’s services are provided to nonprofit organizations, communities, government agencies and selected corporate entities whose activities are consistent with ISI’s guidelines for developing, nurturing and maintaining the resiliency, viability and sustainability of ecosystems and related business entities. 'Ocean Rudee & Company', as a project of ISI, will educate children and young families by experience - through the development and distribution of interactive educational audio, video and computer media. These literature-based story-telling programs will provide 4 to 8-year old boys and girls (along with their primary caregivers) increased opportunities to engage in giggle fests, creative visualization and active imagination exercises. All of which have been proven to enhance literacy skills, sharpen mental acuity, increase self-esteem, strengthen personal development and promote a more positive outlook on life. In brief, 'Ocean Rudee & Company' is in the business of: "Inspiring Young Children to Read!"