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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · 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
Arts & Culture · NTEE A31
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 23.97%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 93

Red flags

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

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $309K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

International Ocean Film Festival Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('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 93/100.

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. 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 a 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.

International Ocean Film Festival Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

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 a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: International Ocean Film Festival Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% 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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Leadership

KA
Karmen Johnson
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ana B•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DR
Dr D•••• B••••
VICE PRESIDENT
KA
Karmen J••••••
President
KE
Ken W•
CHAIRMAN
KR
Kris S•••••••
CO-CHAIR
MA
Maggie S•••••
SECRETARY
NI
Niquole E•••••
PRESIDENT
OL
Olivier J••••
TREASURER
RA
Rachael V•• S•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
SE
Seve G••••
BOARD MEMBER
XA
Xavi F•••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Ocean Film Festival Inc This page 81 $308,708 -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%
Border Crossing 93 $261,798 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 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, United States.
What is International Ocean Film Festival Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Ocean Film Festival Inc trustworthy?
International Ocean Film Festival Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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