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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Visit www.theoceanagency.orgAbout 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 …
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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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOcean 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.
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.
OCEAN AGENCY 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 (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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TMC Stock Pares Rally Premarket After US Ocean Agency Backs Deep-Sea Mining Plan — Wall Street Still Sees Up To 80% Upside - Asianet Newsable
TMC Stock Pares Rally Premarket After US Ocean Agency Backs Deep-Sea Mining Plan — Wall Street Still Sees Up To 80% Upside - Stocktwits
UN called to create Ocean Agency to address triple planetary crisis - Oceanographic Magazine
Stop international work, Trump administration tells ocean agency - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Federal ocean agency closes RFK Jr. whale carcass investigation - Politico
Adobe joins forces with the United Nations Environment Programme and The Ocean Agency to create change in ocean conservation - Adobe
Richard Vevers, founder & CEO, The Ocean Agency - VML
Ocean Agency Must Keep Its Focus on Climate Change and Sustaining Marine Ecosystems - The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists
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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 - 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
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 · 23 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo 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/