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World Aquaculture Society Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About 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

Founded
Headquarters
Sorrento, LA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
U21Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U21Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

World Aquaculture Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

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. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. 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.

World Aquaculture Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the World Aquaculture Society Inc 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.

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: World Aquaculture Society Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $14M.

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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JO
John Cooksey
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Albert T••••
Director
AN
Angela C•••••••• M•
Director
BA
Bakare M••••• O••••••
Student Director
BR
Brian S••••
Director
CA
Carol M••••••
HOME OFFICER DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR)
CA
Catriona M••••••
Director
DA
David C••••
Director
DE
Dennis M•••••••
US CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE
DI
Diana C•••
ASIAN PACIFIC CHAPTER REPR
DR
Dr A•••••• G•••• D• Y••
PRESIDENT
DR
Dr D•••• C••••
President
DR
Drguillaume D••••••
Director
DR
Dr H•••••• E•••
Director
DR
Dr H••••••• V•••••••••
Immediate Past President
DR
Dr K••••••• H••••••
SECRETARY
DR
Dr M•••• S•••••••
Director
DR
Dr M••• P•••••
Treasurer
DR
Dr R••••••• B•••••••
TREASURER
DR
Dr W•••• S•••••
President Elect
JE
Jennifer C•••••••
PRESIDENT ELECT
JI
Jimmy A••••
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT
JI
Jin-Hyung H•
KOREAN CHAPTER REPRESENTAT
JO
John C••••••
Executive Director
JU
Judy A•••••••
HOME OFFICER DIRECTOR
LA
Laurence M••••••
LATIN AMERICAN CHAPTER REP
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
World Aquaculture Society Inc This page 89 $2.4 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

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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, United States.
What is World Aquaculture Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Aquaculture Society Inc trustworthy?
World Aquaculture Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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