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The Foundation is a leading voice for our National Marine Sanctuary System, so these waters are places for recreation, strong economies and innovation.
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Mission
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show National Marine Sanctuary Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 30,143 environment 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 similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Marine Sanctuary Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Silver Spring, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 943370994. 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 $36M in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943370994. 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.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation 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. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is located in Silver Spring, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has $36M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $36M in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
The Foundation is a leading voice for our National Marine Sanctuary System, so these waters are places for recreation, strong economies and innovation. National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $36M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943370994, 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.
NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 106 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 106 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
- What is National Marine Sanctuary Foundation?
- National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Silver Spring, United States. The Foundation is a leading voice for our National Marine Sanctuary System, so these waters are places for recreation, strong economies and innovation.
- When was National Marine Sanctuary Foundation founded?
- National Marine Sanctuary Foundation was founded in 2000.
- Who leads National Marine Sanctuary Foundation?
- Veronica Ali serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is National Marine Sanctuary Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, United States.
- What is National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Marine Sanctuary Foundation trustworthy?
- National Marine Sanctuary Foundation 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 National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 943370994.
- What is National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's website?
- http://www.marinesanctuary.org