Ocean Conservation Society Inc
To conduct marine mammal research leading to the conservation and protection of marine ecosystems and to raise public awareness of environmental issues facing our oceans through community outreach …
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To conduct marine mammal research leading to the conservation and protection of marine ecosystems and to raise public awareness of environmental issues facing our oceans through community outreach and production of educational programs and materials
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOcean Conservation Society Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Marina Dl Rey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 954691853. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $39K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Ocean Conservation Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Ocean Conservation Society Inc is located in Marina Dl Rey, CA, United States. Its registered address is PO Box 12860, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ocean Conservation Society Inc has $39K in annual revenue. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% 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 Society 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 micro organization. It has $39K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
Ocean Conservation Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 45% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. Visit the Ocean Conservation Society 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.
Los Angeles Dolphin Project - Conducted on the water marina mammal research in California to determine the abundance, distribution of resident indicator species. Conducted research to determine the effectiveness of marine mammal protected areas. Maintained longest running database in CA, produced peer reviewed publications Be Balloon Aware Campaign - monitors presence of balloons in the marine environment and collects, tabulates and reports findings to organization website - prepares scientific publications pertaining to balloons as marine debris and the resulting effects on marine organisms and habitat Ocean Conservation Society Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Ocean Conservation Society Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 45% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $39K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Ocean Conservation Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ocean Conservation Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954691853, 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 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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OCEAN CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC 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 Society Inc
- What is Ocean Conservation Society Inc?
- Ocean Conservation Society Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Marina Dl Rey, United States. Los Angeles Dolphin Project - Conducted on the water marina mammal research in California to determine the abundance, distribution of resident indicator species. Conducted research to determine the effectiveness of marine mammal protected areas. Maintained longest running database in CA, produced peer reviewed publications Be Balloon Aware Campaign - monitors presence of balloons in the marine environment and collects, tabulates and reports findings to organization website - prepares scientific publications pertaining to balloons as marine debris and the resulting effects on marine organisms and habitat
- Who leads Ocean Conservation Society Inc?
- Charles Saylan serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Ocean Conservation Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Marina Dl Rey, United States.
- What is Ocean Conservation Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K. 45% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ocean Conservation Society Inc trustworthy?
- Ocean Conservation Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial 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 Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954691853.
- What is Ocean Conservation Society Inc's website?
- https://www.oceanconservation.org