Plastic Ocean Project Inc
Finding Science Based Solutions to the Global Plastics Pollution Crisis and Empowering All to Make Choices that Improve Human and Environmental Health
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Presentations throughout the world explaining harmfuleffects of plastic in our oceans and waterways. Many ofthese presentations are through artwork of college students and younger children. Researching plastic debris found in our oceans and onour beaches and the makeup of these particles Through outreach-Educate the population on how toreduce the one time use of plastics
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Mission
Finding Science Based Solutions to the Global Plastics Pollution Crisis and Empowering All to Make Choices that Improve Human and Environmental Health
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Plastic Ocean Project Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (3 filed years)
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPlastic Ocean Project Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Wilmington, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 461251038. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $238K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Plastic Ocean Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 461251038. 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.
Plastic Ocean Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Plastic Ocean Project Inc is located in Wilmington, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Plastic Ocean Project Inc has $238K in annual revenue. It allocates 49% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Plastic Ocean Project Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $238K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Plastic Ocean Project 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, Plastic Ocean Project 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 49% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Presentations throughout the world explaining harmfuleffects of plastic in our oceans and waterways. Many ofthese presentations are through artwork of college students and younger children. Researching plastic debris found in our oceans and onour beaches and the makeup of these particles Through outreach-Educate the population on how toreduce the one time use of plastics Plastic Ocean Project Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 49% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $238K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Plastic Ocean Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Plastic Ocean Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461251038, 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
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
PLASTIC OCEAN PROJECT 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 11 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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Plastic Ocean Project Inc
- What is Plastic Ocean Project Inc?
- Plastic Ocean Project Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wilmington, United States. Presentations throughout the world explaining harmfuleffects of plastic in our oceans and waterways. Many ofthese presentations are through artwork of college students and younger children. Researching plastic debris found in our oceans and onour beaches and the makeup of these particles Through outreach-Educate the population on how toreduce the one time use of plastics
- When was Plastic Ocean Project Inc founded?
- Plastic Ocean Project Inc was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Plastic Ocean Project Inc?
- Jenna Haverstock serves as President.
- Where is Plastic Ocean Project Inc located?
- Headquartered in Wilmington, NC, United States.
- What is Plastic Ocean Project Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 49% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Plastic Ocean Project Inc trustworthy?
- Plastic Ocean Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Plastic Ocean Project Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461251038.
- What is Plastic Ocean Project Inc's website?
- https://plasticoceanproject.org/