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Oceana Inc

To advocate for policy changes by governments and corporations in order to preserve ocean life and return the oceans to their former abundance.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Oceana Inc

Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C013
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

To advocate for policy changes by governments and corporations in order to preserve ocean life and return the oceans to their former abundance.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C013
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 89

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

Program expenses$0.01 ($33.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Oceana Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 510401308. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $35M in annual revenue. 155 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Oceana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 89/100.

Oceana Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Oceana Inc has $35M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Oceana 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 large organization. It has $35M in annual revenue. The organization has 155 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Oceana 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.

Oceana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. 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.

Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved. Oceana Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Oceana Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $35M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Oceana Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 510401308, 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
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CH
Christopher M Sharkey
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Andrew F S••••••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Antha W•••••••
Director
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Ben K••••••
Director
BE
Beth L••••••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT, UNITED STATES
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Cesar G••••••
Director
CH
Christopher M S••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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David R•••••••••• J•
Director
DI
Diana T••••••
TREASURER
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Dr D••••• P••••
Director
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Dr K••••••• P•••••
Director
DR
Dr R••••• S••••••
Director
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Elizabeth W•••••
Director
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Eric B•••••
SR. ATTORNEY & ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
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Eric B••••• S• A•••••••
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
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Gary A•••••••
Director
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Herbert M B•••••• I••
Director
JA
Jacqueline S•••••
CHIEF POLICY OFFICER, NORTH AMERICA
JA
James F S••••
PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL
JA
James S••••••
SECRETARY
JE
Jean W••••
Director
JE
Jena K•••
Director
KA
Kathryn M•••••••
CHIEF SCIENTIST
KA
Kathy W•••••••
CHIEF OF STAFF
KE
Keith A••••
PRESIDENT
LE
Lex S•••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$34.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$46.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$44.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$35.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$36.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Oceana Inc This page 73 $34.7 million 1%
Bass River Day Activity Program Inc 89 $13.5 million -
3rivers Incorporated 89 $14.0 million -
Utah Open Lands Conservation Association Inc 89 $11.4 million -
Truckee Donner Land Trust 89 $10.5 million -
Earthshare 89 $37.3 million -
Chesapeake Bay Trust 89 $36.0 million -

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 - 155 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Oceana Inc

What is Oceana Inc?
Oceana Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved.
When was Oceana Inc founded?
Oceana Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Oceana Inc?
Christopher M Sharkey serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Oceana Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Oceana Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Oceana Inc trustworthy?
Oceana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Oceana Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510401308.
What is Oceana Inc's website?
http://www.oceana.org