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4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc

4ocean foundation's core programmatic impact is focused on two fronts (1) global ocean plastic pollution cleanup (2) education and engagement campaigns to grow the audience to help reduce …

Environment Boca Raton, FL EIN: 882694307 (IRS) Reg: 88-2694307 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc

At 4ocean Foundation, we are driven by a relentless commitment to cleaning and restoring our ocean, rivers, and coastlines. Help us make an impact.

Founded
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

4ocean foundation's core programmatic impact is focused on two fronts (1) global ocean plastic pollution cleanup (2) education and engagement campaigns to grow the audience to help reduce reliance on single use plastics.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 78%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Boca Raton, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 882694307. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 882694307. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc is located in Boca Raton, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

At 4ocean Foundation, we are driven by a relentless commitment to cleaning and restoring our ocean, rivers, and coastlines. Help us make an impact. 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 882694307, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AL
Alex S••••••
Director & President & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

4ocean’s Global Movement Turns Participation into Historic Ocean Impact - Business Wire
Feb 2026
www.businesswire.com
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
4ocean Foundation Announces Jack Lighton As Executive Director - Prepares To Rapidly Accelerate Marine Pollution Removal
Oct 2024
www.prweb.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2022
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc

What is 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc?
4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Boca Raton, United States. At 4ocean Foundation, we are driven by a relentless commitment to cleaning and restoring our ocean, rivers, and coastlines. Help us make an impact.
When was 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc founded?
4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc was founded in 2022.
Who leads 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc?
Alex Schulze serves as Director & President & Treasurer.
Where is 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, United States.
What is 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc trustworthy?
4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 882694307. Registration: 88-2694307 (United States).
What is 4ocean Charitable Foundation Inc's website?
http://4oceanfoundation.org