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Billion Oyster Project

Billion oyster project restores oyster reefs to new york harbor through public education initiatives

Education New York, NY EIN 272918478 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Billion Oyster Project

Restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

Billion oyster project restores oyster reefs to new york harbor through public education initiatives

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.32%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Billion Oyster Project is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272918478. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $13M in annual revenue. 125 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Billion Oyster Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Billion Oyster Project is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Billion Oyster Project has $13M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Billion Oyster Project is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 125 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Billion Oyster Project. 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.

Billion Oyster Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives. Billion Oyster Project is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.

Among education charities registered in United States: Billion Oyster Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $13M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Billion Oyster Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Billion Oyster Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272918478, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PE
Peter Malinowski
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andria C••••••••••
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Ann F••••••
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Ashley B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Ayana E•••••••• J••••••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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Brad B••••••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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Brian R•••••
Director
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Carleen L•••••••••••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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David C••••••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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Don G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Elliot H S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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James F L•••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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Jayni C••••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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Jeff L••
BOARD MEMBER
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Jeffrey L••
TREASURER
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John D• C•••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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Kate O•••
FORMER BOARD MEMBER
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Kathleen M•••••
Director
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Kathleen M•••••••••••
Director
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Kristen O••
BOARD MEMBER
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BOARD MEMBER
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Madeline N W••••••
FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR
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Maria V••••••• M••••••••
Director
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Matthew W•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Matt W•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$12.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Billion Oyster Project This page 89 $12.9 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 125 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Billion Oyster Project

What is Billion Oyster Project?
Billion Oyster Project is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Restoring oyster reefs to New York Harbor through public education initiatives.
When was Billion Oyster Project founded?
Billion Oyster Project was founded in 2010.
Who leads Billion Oyster Project?
Peter Malinowski serves as President And CEO.
Where is Billion Oyster Project located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Billion Oyster Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Billion Oyster Project trustworthy?
Billion Oyster Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Billion Oyster Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 272918478.
What is Billion Oyster Project's website?
http://www.billionoysterproject.org