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International Ocean Film Festival Inc

Organize film-based festivals featuring the world's best ocean related independent films.

International Ocean Film Foundation Inc

Arts & Culture San Francisco, CA EIN: 364568001 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About International Ocean Film Festival Inc

Join the International Ocean Film Foundation for the 2026 Online Ocean Film Festival showcasing inspiring films, programs, and events dedicated to ocean conservation and education.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

Organize film-based festivals featuring the world's best ocean related independent films.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 23.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.1% of total expenses ($74,000 of $351,355).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show International Ocean Film Festival Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

International Ocean Film Festival Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 364568001. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $309K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

International Ocean Film Festival Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 364568001. 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.

International Ocean Film Festival Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

International Ocean Film Festival Inc is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, International Ocean Film Festival Inc has $309K in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

International Ocean Film Festival Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $309K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for International Ocean Film Festival 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, International Ocean Film Festival 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). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Join the International Ocean Film Foundation for the 2026 Online Ocean Film Festival showcasing inspiring films, programs, and events dedicated to ocean conservation and education. International Ocean Film Festival Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $309K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to International Ocean Film Festival Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Ocean Film Festival Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364568001, 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
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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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
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

KA
Karmen J••••••
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

This Year’s Opening Film Explores Antarctica’s Marine Ecosystem; AI Ocean Film Section Also Added - 매일경제
Jun 2026
www.mk.co.kr
Busan To Host 2026 Ocean Film Festival - Businesskorea
Jun 2026
www.businesskorea.co.kr
Coming Up! Annual Ocean Film Fest returns to Harbor Branch - Vero News
Jun 2026
veronews.com
Ocean Film Screenings Await in Fort Pierce - Palm Beach Illustrated
Jun 2026
www.palmbeachillustrated.com
Samsung Galaxy's Ocean Mode and Coral Reef Initiative Receive International Recognition and Awards - Samsung Mobile Pres
Apr 2026
www.samsungmobilepress.com
Samsung Galaxy’s Ocean Mode and Coral Reef Initiative Awarded and Receive International Recognition - Samsung Global New
Apr 2026
news.samsung.com
CINEMARE 10th International Marine Film Festival in Kiel - GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel
Apr 2026
www.geomar.de
The 23rd annual International Ocean Film Festival kicks off in SF - KALW
Apr 2026
www.kalw.org
Shipwreck Coast International Film Festival set in Manitowoc April 10 - Herald Times Reporter
Apr 2026
www.htrnews.com
Movies: International Ocean film fest, Lucrecia Martel, ‘Miroirs No. 3,’ ‘Serpent’s Skin’ - Local News Matters
Mar 2026
localnewsmatters.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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 this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 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
100%

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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 32 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 · 2003
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Ocean Film Festival Inc

What is International Ocean Film Festival Inc?
International Ocean Film Festival Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Francisco, United States. Join the International Ocean Film Foundation for the 2026 Online Ocean Film Festival showcasing inspiring films, programs, and events dedicated to ocean conservation and education.
When was International Ocean Film Festival Inc founded?
International Ocean Film Festival Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads International Ocean Film Festival Inc?
Karmen Johnson serves as President.
Where is International Ocean Film Festival Inc located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is International Ocean Film Festival Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Ocean Film Festival Inc trustworthy?
International Ocean Film Festival Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 International Ocean Film Festival Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364568001.
What is International Ocean Film Festival Inc's website?
http://www.intloceanfilmfest.org