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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science technology organization based in WOODS HOLE, United States. Founded in 1930. Annual revenue: $294.7 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042105850.

Founded
Headquarters
Woods Hole, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U210
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1954

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U210
Cause tags
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SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($307.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Woods Hole, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1930 and has been operating for 96 years. Its EIN is 042105850. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $344M in annual revenue. 210 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 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 science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is located in Woods Hole, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1930 and has been active for 96 years.

Based on official tax filings, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has $344M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 55% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 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 major organization. It has $344M in annual revenue. The organization has 210 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. 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.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 55%. Visit the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science technology organization based in WOODS HOLE, United States. Founded in 1930. Annual revenue: $294.7 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042105850. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1930.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 55%. Its annual revenue of $344M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042105850, 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
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

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Leadership

PE
Peter De Menocal
VP Ops & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alfred T D••••••
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Anne C K•••••••••
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Barbara W•
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Charles W•••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 05/23)
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Christine F••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 1/22)
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Christine H F••
TRUSTEE
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Christopher L•••
VP LEGAL AFRS/GC (UNTIL 06/23)
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Clint H•••••
TRUSTEE
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Cullen B•••
TRUSTEE
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TRUSTEE (UNTIL 10/23)
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David B S•••••
CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Donald A•••••••
SENIOR SCIENTIST
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Edward T••••••••
TRUSTEE
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George C C••••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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George C••••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
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George D••••
TRUSTEE
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Hardwick S••••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 10/22)
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James A A••••• J•
TRUSTEE
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James M C•••• J•
CHAIR OF CORP. (AS OF 05/23)
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James P R•••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Jean C T•••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 10/22)
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Jefferson E H••••• J•
TRUSTEE
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Jeffrey A F••••••••
VP OPS & CFO (Until 3/31/21)
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Autonomous Underwater Robot Discovers Hidden Coral Reef ‘Hotspots’ - DeeperBlue.com

www.deeperblue.com · · Neutral

Scientists bred a fast-growing kelp that could fuel ships and aircraft without oil - The Cool Down

www.thecooldown.com · · Neutral

Autonomous Underwater Robot Discovers Hidden Coral Reef “Hotspots” | Newswise - Newswise

www.newswise.com · · Neutral

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution finds evidence of heavy fishing in largely uncovered “twilight zone” - SeafoodSource

www.seafoodsource.com · · Neutral

Small seabirds rely on crosswinds to navigate the open ocean - EurekAlert!

www.eurekalert.org · · Neutral

PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Unveil New Polar Ocean Image Collection - TravelPulse

www.travelpulse.com · · Neutral

Industrial fishing has been depleting midwater fish for decades, new study finds - Phys.org

phys.org · · Neutral

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - Travel And Tour World

www.travelandtourworld.com · · Neutral

Ponant and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Expand Collaboration With Polar Ocean Image Bank, AI Whale Detection Technology and Expedition-Based Climate Research Programs - Travel And Tour World

www.travelandtourworld.com · · Positive

Ponant Explorations Group and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Partner to Launch New Polar Ocean Image Collection | Newswise - Newswise

www.newswise.com · · Positive

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Autonomous Underwater Robot Discovers Hidden Coral Reef ‘Hotspots’ - DeeperBlue.com
May 2026
www.deeperblue.com
Scientists bred a fast-growing kelp that could fuel ships and aircraft without oil - The Cool Down
May 2026
www.thecooldown.com
Autonomous Underwater Robot Discovers Hidden Coral Reef “Hotspots” | Newswise - Newswise
May 2026
www.newswise.com
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution finds evidence of heavy fishing in largely uncovered “twilight zone” - SeafoodSourc
May 2026
www.seafoodsource.com
Small seabirds rely on crosswinds to navigate the open ocean - EurekAlert!
May 2026
www.eurekalert.org
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Unveil New Polar Ocean Image Collection - TravelPulse
May 2026
www.travelpulse.com
Industrial fishing has been depleting midwater fish for decades, new study finds - Phys.org
May 2026
phys.org
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution - Travel And Tour World
May 2026
www.travelandtourworld.com
Ponant and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Expand Collaboration With Polar Ocean Image Bank, AI Whale Detection Tec
May 2026
www.travelandtourworld.com
Ponant Explorations Group and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Partner to Launch New Polar Ocean Image Collection |
May 2026
www.newswise.com
Form filed
$344.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$345.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$353.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$294.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$255.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$261.8M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$203.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$205.0M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$215.7M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$226.4M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution This page 77 $344.3 million 0%
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 210 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

What is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Woods Hole, United States. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a science technology organization based in WOODS HOLE, United States. Founded in 1930. Annual revenue: $294.7 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042105850.
When was Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution founded?
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution was founded in 1930.
Who leads Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution?
Peter De Menocal serves as VP Ops & CFO.
Where is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution located?
Headquartered in Woods Hole, United States.
What is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution trustworthy?
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution 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 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042105850.
What is Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's website?
http://www.whoi.edu