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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
77/100 · 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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.58%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Oceana Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of similar organizations. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $35M in annual revenue. 155 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Oceana Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510401308. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Oceana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 90/100.

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 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for environment charities in United States. 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 an 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Oceana 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
73% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
175

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CH
Christopher M S••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Oceana Calls on Governments to Put Coastal Communities First at Our Ocean Conference - Perishable News
Jun 2026
perishablenews.com
Oceana Calls on Governments to Put Coastal Communities First at Our Ocean Conference in Kenya - Yahoo Finance Singapore
Jun 2026
sg.finance.yahoo.com
Oceana Joins Lawsuit Against Decision to Override Endangered Species Protections in Gulf of Mexico - GlobeNewswire
Jun 2026
www.globenewswire.com
How many employees work at Oceana? - Revelio Labs
Apr 2026
www.reveliolabs.com
Oceana Opens First African Office in Ghana, Appoints Sonia Kwami to Lead Campaigns - GlobeNewswire
Mar 2026
www.globenewswire.com
Form filed
$34.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Ocean Advocates Raise Nearly $1.8 Million to Support Oceana at ‘An Evening of Jazz’ in New York City - GlobeNewswire
Sep 2024
www.globenewswire.com
Oceana and Actor Dennis Haysbert Team Up in New PSA for National Oceans Month - Koreabizwire
Jun 2024
koreabizwire.com
Form filed
$46.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$35.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Oceana calls for more protection for Yucatan’s Alacranes Reef - The Yucatan Times
Oct 2021
theyucatantimes.com
Form filed
$36.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 155 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, DC, United States.
What is Oceana Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is Oceana Inc trustworthy?
Oceana Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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