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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 …

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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · 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
medium

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 72%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 25.5% of total expenses ($100,000 of $392,294).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Wild Oceans Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1973, it predates 87% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Wild Oceans Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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

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. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $496K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Wild Oceans Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 581186029. 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.

Wild Oceans Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

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 $496K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. 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 an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $496K 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Wild Oceans 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.

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 an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $496K 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
85% 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

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RO
Robert K•••••
PRESIDENT

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Wild Oceans creates awareness - Tabloid Newspapers
Jun 2022
tabloidmedia.co.za
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
‘My Life Is Murder’ Recap: ‘Call of the Wild’ & ‘Oceans Apart’ - Nerds That Geek
Aug 2021
nerdsthatgeek.com
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Carifesta XIV "The Spirit of The Wild Oceans" - Trinidad Express Newspapers
Aug 2019
trinidadexpress.com
Stephanie Choate Donates Tournament Winnings to Wild Oceans - Marlin Magazine
May 2019
www.marlinmag.com
Wilderness is vanishingly rare in Earth’s oceans - Nature
Aug 2018
www.nature.com
New map shows that only 13% of the oceans are still truly wild - The Conversation
Jul 2018
theconversation.com
National Geographic gets proactive with "Planet or Plastic" campaign on World Oceans Day - Bizcommunity
Jun 2018
www.bizcommunity.com
Do these tiny shrimp have moray eel bodyguards? | Wild Oceans - earthtouchnews.com
Apr 2017
www.earthtouchnews.com
EARTH - A NEW WILD: Oceans - KPBS
Feb 2015
www.kpbs.org
Science/Nature | Monster warning to protect oceans - BBC
Apr 2007
news.bbc.co.uk

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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 - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · 32 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 · 1973
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, FL, United States.
What is Wild Oceans Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wild Oceans Inc trustworthy?
Wild Oceans Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 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