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Innoceana

Innoceana's mission is to preserve the ocean for future generations by creating a global network of marine conservation centers that conduct innovative research and educate coastal communities. Innoceana …

Kentfield, CA EIN 844780735 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Innoceana

Education: Innoceana hosts educative content online, workshops, webinars, and documentaries on various topics regarding marine ecosystems and how to protect them to create the future leaders of the environment. Research: Innoceana actively participates in collecting data on key ecosystems with coral reefs, seagrass, and plastic pollution etc. to better inform protection policies with supplies and scientific equipment. Materials for a Marine Conservation and Education Center in Costa Rica (books, dive equipment, education content, projector, supplies, science kits) Participation: Innoceana invites the world at large to participate in the research conducted through marine conservation expeditions led in Costa Rica to inspire active change. This citizen science model allows the every day person to be involved in conservation and provided the tools …

Founded
Headquarters
Kentfield, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

Innoceana's mission is to preserve the ocean for future generations by creating a global network of marine conservation centers that conduct innovative research and educate coastal communities. Innoceana works towards inspiring active change with the global community through education, research, storytelling, and participation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 8.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($596,873)
89% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Innoceana is a registered environment nonprofit based in Kentfield, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 844780735. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $564K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Innoceana has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Innoceana is located in Kentfield, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Innoceana has $564K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Innoceana is classified as a Environment 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 $564K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Innoceana. 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.

Innoceana has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. 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.

Education: Innoceana hosts educative content online, workshops, webinars, and documentaries on various topics regarding marine ecosystems and how to protect them to create the future leaders of the environment. Research: Innoceana actively participates in collecting data on key ecosystems with coral reefs, seagrass, and plastic pollution etc. to better inform protection policies with supplies and scientific equipment. Materials for a Marine Conservation and Education Center in Costa Rica (books, dive equipment, education content, projector, supplies, science kits) Participation: Innoceana invites the world at large to participate in the research conducted through marine conservation expeditions led in Costa Rica to inspire active change. This citizen science model allows the every day... Innoceana is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Innoceana's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $564K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Innoceana are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Innoceana is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 844780735, 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
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

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Leadership

BE
Ben Cain
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

BE
Ben C•••
Treasurer
BE
Benjamin C•••
Treasurer
BE
Benjamin N••••••
Director
BR
Branwyn L••
Director
CA
Carlos M•••• M•••••
Executive Director
CH
Chris P•••••
Director
ER
Eric L•••••
President
KA
Karyna D••••
Secretary (through 6/30/22)
LA
Laura V••••••••••••
Treasurer (through 6/30/22)
LI
Lisa S••••••
Vice President
MA
Maggie S••••
Director
NI
Nicholas R•••••
Director
RE
Rebecca F•••••••
Secretary
ST
Stuart F•••••••
Director
TA
Taylor C••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

El Niño Causes Massive Coral Die-Off at Costa Rica’s Isla del Caño - The Tico Times
Nov 2025
ticotimes.net
Goldman Prize winner’s shift from engineer to activist in Tenerife, Canary Islands - news - Mongabay
Aug 2025
news.mongabay.com
The civil engineer who stopped a port from being built in Tenerife - EL PAÍS English
Apr 2025
english.elpais.com
At This Remote Costa Rican Retreat, Your Room Is in the Rainforest - Outside Magazine
Apr 2025
www.outsideonline.com
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Navy Inn Oceana opens newly branded hotel to guests [Image 1 of 4] - DVIDS
Nov 2024
www.dvidshub.net
What Costa Rica Can Teach Us About Coral Reef Conservation - Earth.Org
Jan 2024
earth.org
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Caño Island’s Ecosystem at Risk: High Ocean Temps to Blame - The Tico Times
Oct 2023
ticotimes.net
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Red Tide Emergency along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast Raises Alarm - The Tico Times
Oct 2022
ticotimes.net
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to Save the Whales - The Tico Times
Feb 2022
ticotimes.net
A Marine Conservation & Education Center opens in Costa Rica - The Tico Times
Jan 2022
ticotimes.net
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Innoceana This page 80 $563,924 89%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Innoceana

What is Innoceana?
Innoceana is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kentfield, United States. Education: Innoceana hosts educative content online, workshops, webinars, and documentaries on various topics regarding marine ecosystems and how to protect them to create the future leaders of the environment. Research: Innoceana actively participates in collecting data on key ecosystems with coral reefs, seagrass, and plastic pollution etc. to better inform protection policies with supplies and scientific equipment. Materials for a Marine Conservation and Education Center in Costa Rica (books, dive equipment, education content, projector, supplies, science kits) Participation: Innoceana invites the world at large to participate in the research conducted through marine conservation expeditions led in Costa Rica to inspire active change. This citizen science model allows the every day person to be involved in conservation and provided the tools to make a difference. The expenses associated with the the expedition include boat rental, lodging, diving equipment, transportation, conservation material, meals, and conservation tours provided to individuals that participate in the marine conservation expedition in Costa RIca where they taught about coral reef identification, coral reef 3D modeling, coral reef restoration techniques, how to perform invertebrate inventories, how to perform substrate inventories, and how to perform water quality analysis.)
When was Innoceana founded?
Innoceana was founded in 2020.
Who leads Innoceana?
Ben Cain serves as Treasurer.
Where is Innoceana located?
Headquartered in Kentfield, United States.
What is Innoceana's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Innoceana trustworthy?
Innoceana has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Innoceana's registration number?
IRS EIN: 844780735.
What is Innoceana's website?
http://www.innoceana.org