Ocean Conservation Research
Ocean Conservation Research is focused on understanding the energy and noise impacts of the industrialization of the ocean and its consequences on marine life We engage in marine …
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"Sounds of the Bay voyages" Taking High School_students out on San Francisco Bay,_exploring with_hydrophones, plankton nets, water samplers, and benthic samplers, introducing students to biological assessment of the San Francisco Bay Participating in professional societies, attending conferences, presenting papers, and informing policy makers. Includes membership and participation in the Acoustical Society of America, the American National Standards Institute, The International Standards Organization. Expenditures include membership fees, conference fees, publication fees, travel, and lodging Production of educational videos for public education and distribution. Expenses include production equipment and distribution expenses.
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Ocean Conservation Research is focused on understanding the energy and noise impacts of the industrialization of the ocean and its consequences on marine life We engage in marine biological and technological research based on conservation priorities We use the products of this research to inform the policies and practice of the public industry and lawmakers so that we may all become stewards of the sea
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOcean Conservation Research is a registered environment nonprofit based in Lagunitas, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 260719608. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (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 $190K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Ocean Conservation Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100. 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 78 ('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 91/100.
Ocean Conservation Research is located in Lagunitas, CA, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ocean Conservation Research has $190K in annual revenue. It allocates 8% 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 Conservation Research 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 $190K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ocean Conservation Research. 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 Conservation Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 8% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Ocean Conservation Research 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.
"Sounds of the Bay voyages" Taking High School_students out on San Francisco Bay,_exploring with_hydrophones, plankton nets, water samplers, and benthic samplers, introducing students to biological assessment of the San Francisco Bay Participating in professional societies, attending conferences, presenting papers, and informing policy makers. Includes membership and participation in the Acoustical Society of America, the American National Standards Institute, The International Standards Organization. Expenditures include membership fees, conference fees, publication fees, travel, and lodging Production of educational videos for public education and distribution. Expenses include production equipment and distribution expenses. Ocean Conservation Research is classified as a environment organization registered in United States.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Ocean Conservation Research's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 8% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $190K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Ocean Conservation Research are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ocean Conservation Research is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260719608, 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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3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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OCEAN CONSERVATION RESEARCH 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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Quick facts about Ocean Conservation Research
- What is Ocean Conservation Research?
- Ocean Conservation Research is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lagunitas, United States. "Sounds of the Bay voyages" Taking High School_students out on San Francisco Bay,_exploring with_hydrophones, plankton nets, water samplers, and benthic samplers, introducing students to biological assessment of the San Francisco Bay Participating in professional societies, attending conferences, presenting papers, and informing policy makers. Includes membership and participation in the Acoustical Society of America, the American National Standards Institute, The International Standards Organization. Expenditures include membership fees, conference fees, publication fees, travel, and lodging Production of educational videos for public education and distribution. Expenses include production equipment and distribution expenses.
- Who leads Ocean Conservation Research?
- Michael Stocker serves as Director.
- Where is Ocean Conservation Research located?
- Headquartered in Lagunitas, United States.
- What is Ocean Conservation Research's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 8% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ocean Conservation Research trustworthy?
- Ocean Conservation Research has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78 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 Conservation Research's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260719608.
- What is Ocean Conservation Research's website?
- http://www.ocr.org