Maralliance
Maralliance explores, enables and inspires conservation action for threatened marine wildlife, their critical habitats and dependent human communities.
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MarAlliance empowers marine conservation with science, community training, and long-term monitoring to protect sharks, rays, turtles, and ocean habitats.
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Mission
Maralliance explores, enables and inspires conservation action for threatened marine wildlife, their critical habitats and dependent human communities.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Maralliance has 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 81% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States it 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
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyMaralliance is a registered international nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 464381820. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $922K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Maralliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464381820. 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.
Maralliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Maralliance is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Maralliance has $922K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Maralliance is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $922K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Maralliance. 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, Maralliance 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
MarAlliance empowers marine conservation with science, community training, and long-term monitoring to protect sharks, rays, turtles, and ocean habitats. Maralliance is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $922K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Maralliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Maralliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464381820, 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.
MARALLIANCE 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 (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
MarAlliance Community Workshops Highlight the Importance of Mangroves - The San Pedro Sun
UK Awards Grant to MarAlliance for Mangrove Conservation in Belize - Greater Belize Media
Beyond Data: MarAlliance’s Human-Centered Approach to Marine Conservation - The San Pedro Sun
Sea Of Change Foundation, MarAlliance Team Up In Belize - DeeperBlue.com
MarAlliance Debuts New Kids Marine Club - The San Pedro Sun
Shark fishing continues; MarAlliance calls for drastic legislation changes - The San Pedro Sun
MarAlliance conducts Sports Fish Studies - The San Pedro Sun
MarAlliance celebrates Reef Week with the community - The San Pedro Sun
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 - 43 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 · 43 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 · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Maralliance
- What is Maralliance?
- Maralliance is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. MarAlliance empowers marine conservation with science, community training, and long-term monitoring to protect sharks, rays, turtles, and ocean habitats.
- When was Maralliance founded?
- Maralliance was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Maralliance?
- Rachel T Graham serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Maralliance located?
- Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What is Maralliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Maralliance trustworthy?
- Maralliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Maralliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 464381820. Registration: 46-4381820 (United States).
- What is Maralliance's website?
- https://maralliance.org/