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Force Blue Inc

Force blue was created to address two seemingly unrelated problems - the rapdily declining health of our planet's marine resources and the difficulty many returning combat veterans have …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Force Blue Inc

Force blue is the only nonprofit organization in the world that retrains, retools, and redeploys former special operations veterans and military-trained combat divers on missions of marine conservation.

Founded
Headquarters
Mount Pleasant, SC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Force blue was created to address two seemingly unrelated problems - the rapdily declining health of our planet's marine resources and the difficulty many returning combat veterans have in adjusting to civilian life. By uniting the community of special operations veterans with the world of marine science and conservation in one, mission-focused program, force blue has created a model of caring, cooperation and positive change with the power to restore lives and restore the planet.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 53.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 352.6% of total expenses ($60,000 of $17,015).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Force Blue Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Mount Pleasant, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812921674. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $112K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Force Blue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Force Blue Inc is located in Mount Pleasant, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Force Blue Inc has $112K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Force Blue Inc is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $112K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Force Blue 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.

Force Blue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Force Blue Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Force blue is the only nonprofit organization in the world that retrains, retools, and redeploys former special operations veterans and military-trained combat divers on missions of marine conservation. Force Blue Inc is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Force Blue Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $112K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Force Blue Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Force Blue Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812921674, 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
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

JA
James Ritterhoff
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Angelo F••••
Director
JA
James R•••••••••
President & CEO
KE
Keith S•••
Secretary
KE
Ken R••••
Treasurer
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Force Blue Inc This page 68 $111,658 -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%
New Americans Initiative Inc 90 $476,678 100%

Sources and verification

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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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Force Blue Inc

What is Force Blue Inc?
Force Blue Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mount Pleasant, United States. Force blue is the only nonprofit organization in the world that retrains, retools, and redeploys former special operations veterans and military-trained combat divers on missions of marine conservation.
When was Force Blue Inc founded?
Force Blue Inc was founded in 2016.
Who leads Force Blue Inc?
James Ritterhoff serves as President.
Where is Force Blue Inc located?
Headquartered in Mount Pleasant, United States.
What is Force Blue Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Force Blue Inc trustworthy?
Force Blue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Force Blue Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 812921674.
What is Force Blue Inc's website?
http://www.forceblueteam.org