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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Visit www.forceblueteam.orgAbout 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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyForce 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FORCE BLUE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Force Blue completes tour in Oswego - Oswego County News Now
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Hartford officer facing manslaughter charge for use of deadly force in Blue Hills Avenue shooting - fox61.com
Space Force Selects Blue Origin for Potential Use of Vandenberg's SLC-14 - ExecutiveGov
U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue showcase parachute excellence in Chile [Image 2 of 12] - DVIDS
U.S. Air Force Wings of Blue showcase parachute excellence in Chile [Image 1 of 12] - DVIDS
Mounting Injuries Force Blue Jays To Sign Veteran Pitcher Patrick Corbin - Sports Illustrated
Activity timeline
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 18 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo 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