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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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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · 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
Size
small

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
Cause tags
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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: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

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

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.49
Program$0.49

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Force Blue Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 82% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 67 places it in the top 25% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

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. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $112K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Force Blue Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 812921674. 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.

Force Blue Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('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 90/100.

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 an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Force Blue 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). 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.

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 an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: 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.

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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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
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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James R•••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Force Blue completes tour in Oswego - Oswego County News Now
Jul 2026
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Jun 2026
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Jun 2026
yellowhammernews.com
Brandon Valenzuela is going to force the Blue Jays to make a really tough decision - Yahoo Sports
May 2026
sports.yahoo.com
First Look: The Bremont Altitude Air Force Blue Capsule Collection, Incl. a new MB Meteor Time Zones - Monochrome Watche
May 2026
monochrome-watches.com
Hartford officer facing manslaughter charge for use of deadly force in Blue Hills Avenue shooting - fox61.com
May 2026
www.fox61.com
Space Force Selects Blue Origin for Potential Use of Vandenberg's SLC-14 - ExecutiveGov
Apr 2026
www.executivegov.com
U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue showcase parachute excellence in Chile [Image 2 of 12] - DVIDS
Apr 2026
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U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue showcase parachute excellence in Chile [Image 1 of 12] - DVIDS
Apr 2026
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Mounting Injuries Force Blue Jays To Sign Veteran Pitcher Patrick Corbin - Sports Illustrated
Apr 2026
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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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 - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • 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 · 2016
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, SC, 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 67 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