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Ocean Agency

The ocean agency creates demand and support for ocean science and conservation - identifying the most urgent issues and then developing the creative ideas, communications, and collaborations needed …

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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Ocean Agency

Room 71 - impact science communication: developing a new initiative in partnership with woods hole oceanographic institution providing ocean scientists with the expertise, training, and support needed to unlock the impact potential of their work - developing creative communications and design support, as well as facilitating collaborations with major brand partners who can help fast-track success. Ocean decade: addressing the long-term challenge undermining support for ocean science and its potential to benefit humanity: the widespread belief that the ocean (and ocean science) is far less important and influential than it is). It will creatively (re)introduce the ocean and ocean science so that people recognize its importance and potential. This will be done in collaboration with unesco and the un ocean …

Founded
Headquarters
Newport, RI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

The ocean agency creates demand and support for ocean science and conservation - identifying the most urgent issues and then developing the creative ideas, communications, and collaborations needed to help solve them.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 66%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 46.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 40.6% of total expenses ($96,557 of $238,090).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.66
Program$0.66

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ocean Agency has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Ocean Agency draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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 + methodology

Ocean Agency is a registered environment nonprofit based in Newport, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 843398911. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $210K in annual revenue. 23 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Ocean Agency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 843398911. 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.

Ocean Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Ocean Agency is located in Newport, RI, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ocean Agency has $210K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% 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.

Ocean Agency 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 small organization. It has $210K in annual revenue. The organization has 23 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ocean Agency. 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, Ocean Agency 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

Room 71 - impact science communication: developing a new initiative in partnership with woods hole oceanographic institution providing ocean scientists with the expertise, training, and support needed to unlock the impact potential of their work - developing creative communications and design support, as well as facilitating collaborations with major brand partners who can help fast-track success. Ocean decade: addressing the long-term challenge undermining support for ocean science and its potential to benefit humanity: the widespread belief that the ocean (and ocean science) is far less important and influential than it is). It will creatively (re)introduce the ocean and ocean science so that people recognize its importance and potential. This will... Ocean Agency is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $210K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Ocean Agency are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ocean Agency is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843398911, 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
66% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RI
Richard V••••• T•••
President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

TMC Stock Pares Rally Premarket After US Ocean Agency Backs Deep-Sea Mining Plan — Wall Street Still Sees Up To 80% Upsi
Mar 2026
newsable.asianetnews.com
TMC Stock Pares Rally Premarket After US Ocean Agency Backs Deep-Sea Mining Plan — Wall Street Still Sees Up To 80% Upsi
Mar 2026
stocktwits.com
UN called to create Ocean Agency to address triple planetary crisis - Oceanographic Magazine
Nov 2025
oceanographicmagazine.com
Stop international work, Trump administration tells ocean agency - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Feb 2025
www.opb.org
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Federal ocean agency closes RFK Jr. whale carcass investigation - Politico
Oct 2024
www.politico.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Adobe joins forces with the United Nations Environment Programme and The Ocean Agency to create change in ocean conserva
Aug 2020
blog.adobe.com
Richard Vevers, founder & CEO, The Ocean Agency - VML
Oct 2018
www.vml.com
Ocean Agency Must Keep Its Focus on Climate Change and Sustaining Marine Ecosystems - The Equation - Union of Concerned
Jun 2018
blog.ucs.org

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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 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 23 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 23 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 · 2019
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ocean Agency

What is Ocean Agency?
Ocean Agency is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newport, United States. Room 71 - impact science communication: developing a new initiative in partnership with woods hole oceanographic institution providing ocean scientists with the expertise, training, and support needed to unlock the impact potential of their work - developing creative communications and design support, as well as facilitating collaborations with major brand partners who can help fast-track success. Ocean decade: addressing the long-term challenge undermining support for ocean science and its potential to benefit humanity: the widespread belief that the ocean (and ocean science) is far less important and influential than it is). It will creatively (re)introduce the ocean and ocean science so that people recognize its importance and potential. This will be done in collaboration with unesco and the un ocean decade 2021-2030. General program - ocean science and conservation communication initiative: development of freely available ocean education tools, resources, curriculum-based programs, and public campaigns and events to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean and inspire support for ocean science and conservation (an official activity of the un ocean decade in collaboration with unesco and other partners). Other programs: education, egypt great fringing reef, image bank, lindblad expeditions, ocean literarcy.
When was Ocean Agency founded?
Ocean Agency was founded in 2019.
Who leads Ocean Agency?
Richard Vevers Tate serves as President.
Where is Ocean Agency located?
Headquartered in Newport, RI, United States.
What is Ocean Agency's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ocean Agency trustworthy?
Ocean Agency has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Ocean Agency's registration number?
IRS EIN: 843398911.
What is Ocean Agency's website?
https://www.theoceanagency.org/