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Visit www.was.orgAbout World Aquaculture Society Inc
The World Aquaculture Society was founded in 1969 as the World Mariculture Society. Since it’s beginning the membership in WAS has grown to more than 3,000 members in about 100 countries representing the global aquaculture community. In order to meet the expanding international nature of the Society and to address specific needs in various areas of the world, the WAS has created Chapters in the United States, Japan, Korea, Latin American and Caribbean region, Asian-Pacific region and most rece
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show World Aquaculture Society Inc with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1970, it predates 83% of the science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 83% of comparable charities. See the sources
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld Aquaculture Society Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Sorrento, LA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1970 and has been operating for 56 years. Its EIN is 581739990. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Aquaculture Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 581739990. 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.
World Aquaculture Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
World Aquaculture Society Inc is located in Sorrento, LA, United States. The organization was established in 1970 and has been active for 56 years.
Based on official tax filings, World Aquaculture Society Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% 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.
World Aquaculture Society Inc is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for World Aquaculture Society 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, World Aquaculture Society 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.
The World Aquaculture Society was founded in 1969 as the World Mariculture Society. Since it’s beginning the membership in WAS has grown to more than 3,000 members in about 100 countries representing the global aquaculture community. In order to meet the expanding international nature of the Society and to address specific needs in various areas of the world, the WAS has created Chapters in the United States, Japan, Korea, Latin American and Caribbean region, Asian-Pacific region and most rece World Aquaculture Society Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1970.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to World Aquaculture Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 581739990, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WORLD AQUACULTURE SOCIETY 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Vietnamese university prepares to host 2027 aquaculture conference - Fishfarming expert
Events & Webinars News - Vietnam’s Nha Trang to host major aquaculture conference - Fish Farmer
Vietnam to host Asian-Pacific Aquaculture 2027 - Aquafeed.com
Global aquaculture leaders gather in Singapore at WA2026 to advance innovation and sustainability - Aquafeed.com
INVE Aquaculture launches probiotic wafer to enhance fish health - WEAREAQUACULTURE
Singapore launches aquafeed research centre for tropical marine species - WEAREAQUACULTURE
Foluke Areola assumes office as first African President of World Aquaculture Society - The Guardian Nigeria News
A review of the uptake of sustainable climate‐smart aquaculture in sub‐Saharan Africa - Wiley Online Library
World Aquaculture Society calls for Tanzania conference presentations - Fishfarming expert
Abstract submissions open for World Aquaculture Tanzania 2026 - Aquafeed.com
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 86 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 · 1970
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about World Aquaculture Society Inc
- What is World Aquaculture Society Inc?
- World Aquaculture Society Inc is a science & technology supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sorrento, United States. The World Aquaculture Society was founded in 1969 as the World Mariculture Society. Since it’s beginning the membership in WAS has grown to more than 3,000 members in about 100 countries representing the global aquaculture community. In order to meet the expanding international nature of the Society and to address specific needs in various areas of the world, the WAS has created Chapters in the United States, Japan, Korea, Latin American and Caribbean region, Asian-Pacific region and most rece
- When was World Aquaculture Society Inc founded?
- World Aquaculture Society Inc was founded in 1970.
- Who leads World Aquaculture Society Inc?
- John Cooksey serves as Executive Director.
- Where is World Aquaculture Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sorrento, LA, United States.
- What is World Aquaculture Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Aquaculture Society Inc trustworthy?
- World Aquaculture Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 World Aquaculture Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 581739990.
- What is World Aquaculture Society Inc's website?
- http://www.was.org