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Ocean Awareness Project Inc

Blue Frontier Campaign works to promote unity, provide tools and raise awareness of the solution oriented marine conservation community.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Ocean Awareness Project Inc

Blue Frontier Campaign works to promote unity, provide tools to raise awareness of the solution-oriented marine conservation community. Blue Frontier Campaign sponsors groups working to make a difference such as Point Molate Alliance in their efforts to raise awareness and create a positive difference.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C32
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

Blue Frontier Campaign works to promote unity, provide tools and raise awareness of the solution oriented marine conservation community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C32
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 14.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 27.4% of total expenses ($86,000 of $314,435).

Where every $1 goes

$0.79
Program expenses$0.79 ($249,139)
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ocean Awareness Project Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, 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 141861309. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $605K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Ocean Awareness Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Ocean Awareness Project Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ocean Awareness Project Inc has $605K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% 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 Awareness Project Inc is classified as a 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 $605K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ocean Awareness Project 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.

Ocean Awareness Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 79% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Ocean Awareness Project Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Blue Frontier Campaign works to promote unity, provide tools to raise awareness of the solution-oriented marine conservation community. Blue Frontier Campaign sponsors groups working to make a difference such as Point Molate Alliance in their efforts to raise awareness and create a positive difference. Ocean Awareness Project Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Ocean Awareness Project Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $605K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Ocean Awareness Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ocean Awareness Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 141861309, 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
79% 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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Leadership

DA
David Helvarg
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

CH
Charlotte V•••
Secretary
CI
Cindy Z•••
Board Director
DA
David H••••••
Executive Director
DA
David S•••••••
President
NA
Nancy K•••••••
Board Director
RA
Randy H••••
Board Director
SC
Scott F••••••
Treasurer
VI
Vicki N•••••• G••••••••
Board Director
WE
Wendy B•••••••
Board Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ocean Awareness Project Inc This page 72 $605,435 79%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 38 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 Ocean Awareness Project Inc

What is Ocean Awareness Project Inc?
Ocean Awareness Project Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Blue Frontier Campaign works to promote unity, provide tools to raise awareness of the solution-oriented marine conservation community. Blue Frontier Campaign sponsors groups working to make a difference such as Point Molate Alliance in their efforts to raise awareness and create a positive difference.
When was Ocean Awareness Project Inc founded?
Ocean Awareness Project Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads Ocean Awareness Project Inc?
David Helvarg serves as Executive Director.
Where is Ocean Awareness Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Ocean Awareness Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ocean Awareness Project Inc trustworthy?
Ocean Awareness Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Awareness Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 141861309. Registration: 14-1861309 (United States).
What is Ocean Awareness Project Inc's website?
http://www.bluefront.org