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Ocean Matters

Marine education and services learning for teenagers.

Environment Uxbridge, MA EIN 273543879 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Ocean Matters

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 …

Headquarters
Uxbridge, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
C60
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Marine education and services learning for teenagers.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C60
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 34%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
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

$0.34
Program expenses$0.34 ($1,335)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ocean 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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Annual revenue
Under $10K
34% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LA
Laura Parker Roerden
Executive Director and Treasurer

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AR
Ariana L•••••
Marketing Manager and Director
BR
Brian S•••••
Director
CA
Cassandra B•••••••
Program Director & Board Secretary
LA
Laura M••••••••
Dir of Dive Education & President of Board
LA
Laura P••••• R••••••
Exec Director & Board Treasurer
LA
Laura P••••• R•••••• R••••••
Executive Director and Treasurer
PE
Peter L••••••••••
Ass't Director of Dive Education and Director
PE
Peter Y•••••
Director
TE
Terrance M••••••••
Dive Master and Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ocean Matters This page 66 $4,028 34%
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

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 - 24 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

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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