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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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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Ocean Conservation Society Inc

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

Headquarters
Marina Dl Rey, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C320
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 45%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.45
Program expenses$0.45 ($20,028)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ocean 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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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
45% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CH
Charles Saylan
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Charles A S•••••
Member Board of Directors Executive Director
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Charles S•••••
Executive Director
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Daniel T B••••••••
Member Board of Directors
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Maddalena B•••••
Member Board of Directors Principal Investigator
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Paul B•••••
Member Board of Directors
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ocean Conservation Society Inc This page 59 $38,923 45%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%
Empowerment Center for Children Youth and Families 90 $54,079 100%
Mohonk Consultations Inc 90 $66,455 97%
Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Educators 89 $92,061 86%
New Hampshire Farm and Forest Exposition 89 $56,731 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 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