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Florida Marine Ecology Project: Trained and scuba certified 11 teenagers to participate in marine restoration projects in Florida with the Coral Restoration Foundation and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Those students were also trained in leadership skills to continue the projects on our Team Ocean Teen Leader project. Team Ocean Teen Leaders launched a new Instagram account for teaching the public about sustainable seafood and other ways to make a difference to the health of the ocean which was also cross posted to Facebook. Estimated reach to 10,000 people. Team Ocean Teen Leaders from Florida participated in a 1-day marine conservation training at Mote Marine Lab as a way to network and form alliances with other teens doing conservation work in …
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Marine education and services learning for teenagers.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOcean Matters is a registered environment nonprofit based in Uxbridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 273543879. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (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 $4K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ocean Matters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('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 Matters is located in Uxbridge, MA, United States. Its registered address is 129 Rockmeadow Rd, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Ocean Matters has $4K in annual revenue. It allocates 34% 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 Matters is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $4K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ocean Matters. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Ocean Matters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 34% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Florida Marine Ecology Project: Trained and scuba certified 11 teenagers to participate in marine restoration projects in Florida with the Coral Restoration Foundation and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Those students were also trained in leadership skills to continue the projects on our Team Ocean Teen Leader project. Team Ocean Teen Leaders launched a new Instagram account for teaching the public about sustainable seafood and other ways to make a difference to the health of the ocean which was also cross posted to Facebook. Estimated reach to 10,000 people. Team Ocean Teen Leaders from Florida participated in a 1-day marine conservation training at Mote Marine Lab as a way to network... Ocean Matters is classified as a environment organization registered in United States.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Ocean Matters's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 34% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $4K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Ocean Matters are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ocean Matters is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 273543879, 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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Quick facts about Ocean Matters
- What is Ocean Matters?
- Ocean Matters is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Uxbridge, United States. Florida Marine Ecology Project: Trained and scuba certified 11 teenagers to participate in marine restoration projects in Florida with the Coral Restoration Foundation and the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Those students were also trained in leadership skills to continue the projects on our Team Ocean Teen Leader project. Team Ocean Teen Leaders launched a new Instagram account for teaching the public about sustainable seafood and other ways to make a difference to the health of the ocean which was also cross posted to Facebook. Estimated reach to 10,000 people. Team Ocean Teen Leaders from Florida participated in a 1-day marine conservation training at Mote Marine Lab as a way to network and form alliances with other teens doing conservation work in Florida. Three teens participated.
- Who leads Ocean Matters?
- Laura Parker Roerden serves as Executive Director and Treasurer.
- Where is Ocean Matters located?
- Headquartered in Uxbridge, United States.
- What is Ocean Matters's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K. 34% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ocean Matters trustworthy?
- Ocean Matters has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 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 Matters's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 273543879.
- What is Ocean Matters's website?
- https://www.oceanmatters.org