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Wild Oceans Inc

WILD OCEANS WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING TOGETHER SPORT AND COMMERCIAL FISHERMAN, INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES, CONSERVATIONISTS, SCIENTISTS AND GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATORS TO CONSERVE FISH STOCK AND TO PROTECT …

Tampa, FL EIN 581186029 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
68/100 · methodology

About Wild Oceans Inc

Since 1973 Wild Oceans (formerly the National Coalition for Marine Conservation) has been at the center of ocean fish conservation.

Founded
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

Wild oceans was organized for the purpose of bringing together sport and commercial fisherman, industry representatives, conservationists, scientists and government administrators to conserve fish stock and to protect the ocean environment through (continued on schedule o) promoting public awareness and encouraging sound management policies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.25%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 68
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 30.8% of total expenses ($100,000 of $324,767).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wild Oceans Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Tampa, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 581186029. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $580K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Wild Oceans Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. 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 68 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Wild Oceans Inc is located in Tampa, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wild Oceans Inc has $580K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wild Oceans 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 small organization. It has $580K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Wild Oceans Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Wild Oceans Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 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.

Since 1973 Wild Oceans (formerly the National Coalition for Marine Conservation) has been at the center of ocean fish conservation. Wild Oceans Inc is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Wild Oceans Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $580K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Wild Oceans Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wild Oceans Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581186029, 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
$100K-$1M
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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

RO
Robert Kramer
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

AR
Arthur B C•••••
Director
CJ
Cj B••••• J•
Director
FR
Frankie L•••••••
Director
KE
Kenneth A H•••••
Director
MA
Mary L B•••••
Director
PA
Pamela L•••• G•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PE
Peter T••••••
CO-CHAIR
RO
Robert K•••••
PRESIDENT
ST
Stephanie C••••• O••••••••••
CO-CHAIR
TI
Tim E••••
VICE CHAIR
WI
William B••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wild Oceans Inc This page 68 $579,598 -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

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 - 32 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Wild Oceans Inc

What is Wild Oceans Inc?
Wild Oceans Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tampa, United States. Since 1973 Wild Oceans (formerly the National Coalition for Marine Conservation) has been at the center of ocean fish conservation.
When was Wild Oceans Inc founded?
Wild Oceans Inc was founded in 1973.
Who leads Wild Oceans Inc?
Robert Kramer serves as PRESIDENT.
Where is Wild Oceans Inc located?
Headquartered in Tampa, United States.
What is Wild Oceans Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Wild Oceans Inc trustworthy?
Wild Oceans Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 out of 100 (Partial 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 Wild Oceans Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 581186029.
What is Wild Oceans Inc's website?
https://www.wildoceans.org