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 …
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Since 1973 Wild Oceans (formerly the National Coalition for Marine Conservation) has been at the center of ocean fish conservation.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWild 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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WILD OCEANS 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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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