Ocean Tides Inc
To treat, rehabilitate, and educate predelinquent youths and neglected children.
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Mission
To treat, rehabilitate, and educate predelinquent youths and neglected children.
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GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Ocean Tides Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1975, it predates 84% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOcean Tides Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Narragansett, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 050366306. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ocean Tides Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Ocean Tides Inc is located in Narragansett, RI, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ocean Tides Inc has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ocean Tides Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 82 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ocean Tides Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ocean Tides Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Ocean Tides Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ocean Tides Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 050366306, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
OCEAN TIDES 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (22)
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22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 82 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1975
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ocean Tides Inc
- What is Ocean Tides Inc?
- Ocean Tides Inc is a human services school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Narragansett, United States. Join Us!! May 15th, 2026 Taste of the Ocean Fundraiser Register Today! An evening of incredible food, community,
- When was Ocean Tides Inc founded?
- Ocean Tides Inc was founded in 1975.
- Who leads Ocean Tides Inc?
- Brian Sullivan serves as President.
- Where is Ocean Tides Inc located?
- Headquartered in Narragansett, RI, United States.
- What is Ocean Tides Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ocean Tides Inc trustworthy?
- Ocean Tides Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Tides Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 050366306.
- What is Ocean Tides Inc's website?
- http://www.oceantides.org