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Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc

To protect marine life in the gulf of maine through research, education and inspiring action.

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Animal Welfare Portsmouth, NH EIN 020523308 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in PORTSMOUTH, United States. Annual revenue: $268K. EIN: 020523308.

Founded
Headquarters
Portsmouth, NH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

To protect marine life in the gulf of maine through research, education and inspiring action.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D31

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 21.45%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.8% of total expenses ($78,096 of $438,987).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Portsmouth, NH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 020523308. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $364K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is located in Portsmouth, NH, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc has $364K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $364K in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), 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.

Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in PORTSMOUTH, United States. Annual revenue: $268K. EIN: 020523308. Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $364K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 020523308, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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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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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Kennedy
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexandria B••••••
Director
AN
Anne C•••••
Director
CH
Charles R••••••
CHAIR
CH
Christian B•••••••••
CHAIR
CH
Christine C•••••••••
Director
CO
Colleen D••••• B••••••••
Director
DA
David S•••••••
Director
DA
David V••••
Director
DI
Dianna S••••••
Director
JA
Jake K••••••
Director
JA
James B•••
TREASURER
JE
Jennifer K••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LA
Laila M•••••
Director
NA
Nadine L•••••
Director
PE
Perrin C••••
Director
ST
Stephanie D•••••
SECRETARY
ST
Stephen G••••••••
Director
TO
Todd W•••
Director
TY
Tyler O••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc This page 83 $364,064 -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

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 - 71 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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc

What is Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc?
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portsmouth, United States. Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc is a animal welfare organization based in PORTSMOUTH, United States. Annual revenue: $268K. EIN: 020523308.
When was Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc founded?
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc?
Jennifer Kennedy serves as Executive Director.
Where is Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc located?
Headquartered in Portsmouth, United States.
What is Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc trustworthy?
Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 020523308.
What is Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation Inc's website?
http://www.blueoceansociety.org