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 …
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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 …
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInnoceana 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INNOCEANA 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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NeutralEl Niño Causes Massive Coral Die-Off at Costa Rica’s Isla del Caño - The Tico Times
Goldman Prize winner’s shift from engineer to activist in Tenerife, Canary Islands - news - Mongabay
The civil engineer who stopped a port from being built in Tenerife - EL PAÍS English
At This Remote Costa Rican Retreat, Your Room Is in the Rainforest - Outside Magazine
Navy Inn Oceana opens newly branded hotel to guests [Image 1 of 4] - DVIDS
What Costa Rica Can Teach Us About Coral Reef Conservation - Earth.Org
Caño Island’s Ecosystem at Risk: High Ocean Temps to Blame - The Tico Times
Red Tide Emergency along Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast Raises Alarm - The Tico Times
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail to Save the Whales - The Tico Times
A Marine Conservation & Education Center opens in Costa Rica - The Tico Times
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
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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