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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Working to protect and restore our oceans, Oceana is the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Learn more and get involved.
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Mission
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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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOceana 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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OCEANA 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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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 155 disclosed in the public registry.
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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