OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC

aka OCEAN CONSERVANCY, INC. | Washington, DC | www.oceanconservancy.org

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EIN: 23-7245152

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as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

From the Arctic to the Gulf of Mexico to the halls of Congress, Ocean Conservancy educates and empowers people to take action on behalf of the ocean. We make ocean issues accessible and engaging, bringing science, political action and communications together to condition the social climate for change and protect the ocean for future generations.

Ruling year info

1972

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Janis Searles Jones

Main address

1300 19th Street, NW 8th Floor

Washington, DC 20036 USA

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EIN

23-7245152

Subject area info

Oceans and coastal waters

Wildlife biodiversity

Natural resources

Aquatic wildlife protection

Wildlife sanctuaries

Population served info

Adults

NTEE code info

Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)

Fisheries (D33)

Wildlife Sanctuary/Refuge (D34)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Blog

Affiliations

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Ocean Conservancy is working to protect the ocean from today’s greatest global challenges like the onslaught of ocean plastic and trash, overfishing and ocean acidification. We work with our members, supporters, academic institutions, businesses and companies, governments, other NGOs and communities, to create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Ocean Conservancy Program

The ocean is a deeply complex system that
performs essential functions for our planet,
and consequently, for us as a species. For
over 40 years, Ocean Conservancy has
fought relentlessly to protect the ocean,
driving forward progress built on science,
policy, advocacy and citizen engagement.
We have made tangible progress on a range
of issues including ocean plastic pollution,
Smart Ocean Planning, sustainable fisheries,
ocean acidification and sea turtle protection.
Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, the
largest annual volunteer effort globally on
behalf of the ocean, has activated more than
12 million volunteers to pick up 228 million
pounds of trash from about 350,000 miles of
shoreline in all 50 states and over 150
countries. We have helped defend and
restore iconic geographies including the Gulf
of Mexico, the Arctic and the California
Current. And, we have built a formidable
presence in Washington, DC and around the
world, so that we have a network of
influential champions poised to demand
ocean protections. The ocean is the great
global common, and we keep that sentiment
front and center for key policymakers in the
U.S. and abroad.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Where we work

Our results

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Ocean Conservancy wants to see a healthy ocean, abundant wildlife and thriving coastal communities.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

Ocean Conservancy addresses some of the most challenging ocean issues and advocates for science-based solutions. Our program strategies include:
• Tackling the threat of ocean plastic pollution by focusing on improving waste management and collection where the need is greatest, and helping people realize that every one of us has a role to play in keeping our beaches clean.
• Tackling ocean acidification with global leaders by sharing knowledge and supporting businesses impacted by a changing ocean.
• Protecting the Arctic in the face of climate change and high-risk activities like offshore oil and gas development, commercial fishing and increased vessel traffic.
• Securing sustainable U.S. fisheries through fair, common sense management and engaged fishing communities.
• Championing ecosystem-based management plans for all U.S. waters to ensure our ocean resources are used sustainably.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

Ocean Conservancy has scientists, policy analysts, attorneys and communicators as part of a diverse staff. Our program teams work closely with staff in our development, finance and administration teams who help secure funding through generous donations from individuals and corporations as well as through foundation, government and multi-lateral grants. We are on the ground and invested in states from Alaska to Florida, Washington state to Washington DC. Our team is adept at working across academia, industry, governments, other NGOs and communities. We are bipartisan and fiercely loyal to our mission.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Since we were founded in 1972, Ocean Conservancy has accomplished many incredible wins for our ocean, thanks to our volunteers, activists, ocean champions, dedicated staff and visionary leadership:
• Introduced a dolphin-safe tuna labeling program
• Introduced new fishing gear to prevent the drowning of sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico
• Created the International Coastal Cleanup, which is active in 112 countries and since its inception, more than 13 million volunteers have kept more than 250 million pounds of trash out of our ocean
• Secured a state-wide network of marine protected areas in California covering nearly 1,000 square miles of coastal waters
• Strengthened sustainable fisheries through the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
• Championed legislation that banned the use of microbeads (small plastic particles) in the U.S.
• Secured important protections in the Bering Sea and Strait from the dangers of increased shipping
• Supported creation of the fir

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We act on the feedback we receive, We form deep partnerships with organizations in the communities we serve to develop policy positions
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection

Financials

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue
Contributions	$15,894,848
Government Grants	$241,149
Program Services	$40,000
Investments	($1,016,690)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$4,296
Other	$195,358
Total Revenue	$15,358,961

Expenses
Program Services	$12,076,592
Administration	$1,681,523
Fundraising	$2,207,076
Total Expenses	$15,965,191
Net Gain/Loss	($606,230)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$97,666
Advertising & Promotion	$137,618
Information Technology Expenses	$178,882
Insurance Expenses	$65,162
Interest Expenses	$170,258
Investment Management Fees	$33,284
Legal Fees	$105,763
Pension Plan Contributions	$250,976
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$154,123

Revenue
Contributions	$11,023,764
Government Grants	$195,683
Program Services	$79,272
Investments	$178,810
Special Events	$0
Sales	$571
Other	$54,503
Total Revenue	$11,532,603

Expenses
Program Services	$7,449,137
Administration	$1,251,763
Fundraising	$2,247,384
Total Expenses	$10,948,284
Net Gain/Loss	$584,319

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$94,043
Advertising & Promotion	$196,888
Information Technology Expenses	$71,093
Insurance Expenses	$50,859
Interest Expenses	$122,144
Investment Management Fees	$61,696
Legal Fees	$35,683
Pension Plan Contributions	$157,998
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$234,002

Revenue
Contributions	$13,820,157
Government Grants	$318,689
Program Services	$57,213
Investments	$1,447,819
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$384,007
Total Revenue	$16,027,885

Expenses
Program Services	$13,213,895
Administration	$1,854,473
Fundraising	$2,332,916
Total Expenses	$17,401,284
Net Gain/Loss	($1,373,399)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$99,589
Advertising & Promotion	$164,537
Information Technology Expenses	$160,213
Insurance Expenses	$59,904
Interest Expenses	$131,081
Investment Management Fees	$79,874
Legal Fees	$62,666
Pension Plan Contributions	$200,109
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$380,262

Revenue
Contributions	$20,643,833
Government Grants	$255,058
Program Services	$160,954
Investments	$214,450
Special Events	$0
Sales	$6,230
Other	$570,977
Total Revenue	$21,851,502

Expenses
Program Services	$14,905,626
Administration	$2,062,790
Fundraising	$2,534,038
Total Expenses	$19,502,454
Net Gain/Loss	$2,349,048

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$125,212
Advertising & Promotion	$155,924
Information Technology Expenses	$151,655
Insurance Expenses	$68,163
Interest Expenses	$120,930
Investment Management Fees	$84,834
Legal Fees	$37,491
Pension Plan Contributions	$237,413
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$202,552

Revenue
Contributions	$20,798,693
Government Grants	$461,509
Program Services	$195,894
Investments	$1,224,706
Special Events	$0
Sales	($213)
Other	$499,457
Total Revenue	$23,180,046

Expenses
Program Services	$14,382,455
Administration	$2,095,473
Fundraising	$2,831,006
Total Expenses	$19,308,934
Net Gain/Loss	$3,871,112

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$74,464
Advertising & Promotion	$215,804
Information Technology Expenses	$168,723
Insurance Expenses	$74,109
Interest Expenses	$110,471
Investment Management Fees	$81,981
Legal Fees	$43,222
Pension Plan Contributions	$282,813
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$207,015

Revenue
Contributions	$18,305,988
Government Grants	$154,902
Program Services	$22,579
Investments	$1,224,475
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$315,818
Total Revenue	$20,023,762

Expenses
Program Services	$13,878,127
Administration	$2,098,538
Fundraising	$3,436,995
Total Expenses	$19,413,660
Net Gain/Loss	$610,102

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$93,852
Advertising & Promotion	$211,828
Information Technology Expenses	$41,253
Insurance Expenses	$80,272
Interest Expenses	$99,970
Investment Management Fees	$76,183
Legal Fees	$24,184
Pension Plan Contributions	$248,032
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$275,001

Revenue
Contributions	$30,819,405
Government Grants	$105,533
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,906,440
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$121,535
Total Revenue	$33,952,913

Expenses
Program Services	$15,858,569
Administration	$2,097,408
Fundraising	$3,685,596
Total Expenses	$21,641,573
Net Gain/Loss	$12,311,340

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$60,190
Advertising & Promotion	$831,710
Information Technology Expenses	$21,230
Insurance Expenses	$77,347
Interest Expenses	$66,652
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$30,509
Pension Plan Contributions	$268,577
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$330,092

Revenue
Contributions	$18,326,633
Government Grants	$289,357
Program Services	$0
Investments	$190,000
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$55,786
Total Revenue	$18,861,776

Expenses
Program Services	$16,302,339
Administration	$2,205,240
Fundraising	$3,562,353
Total Expenses	$22,069,932
Net Gain/Loss	($3,208,156)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$71,547
Advertising & Promotion	$167,992
Information Technology Expenses	$22,328
Insurance Expenses	$80,047
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$60,155
Legal Fees	$35,103
Pension Plan Contributions	$280,430
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$455,852

Revenue
Contributions	$23,671,932
Government Grants	$386,307
Program Services	$0
Investments	$572,974
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$98,607
Total Revenue	$24,729,820

Expenses
Program Services	$18,062,217
Administration	$2,238,517
Fundraising	$3,683,800
Total Expenses	$23,984,534
Net Gain/Loss	$745,286

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$84,024
Advertising & Promotion	$541,928
Information Technology Expenses	$20,805
Insurance Expenses	$89,259
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$58,122
Legal Fees	$57,003
Pension Plan Contributions	$300,095
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$690,017

Revenue
Contributions	$36,312,943
Government Grants	$245,022
Program Services	$0
Investments	$553,815
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$304,441
Total Revenue	$37,416,221

Expenses
Program Services	$20,021,458
Administration	$2,175,733
Fundraising	$3,827,204
Total Expenses	$26,024,395
Net Gain/Loss	$11,391,826

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$83,277
Advertising & Promotion	$447,283
Information Technology Expenses	$14,132
Insurance Expenses	$80,357
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$67,475
Legal Fees	$52,646
Pension Plan Contributions	$318,814
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$467,502

Revenue
Contributions	$27,614,631
Government Grants	$549,001
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,564,841
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$140,029
Total Revenue	$30,868,502

Expenses
Program Services	$23,267,167
Administration	$2,455,495
Fundraising	$4,376,381
Total Expenses	$30,099,043
Net Gain/Loss	$769,459

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$92,888
Advertising & Promotion	$710,842
Information Technology Expenses	$10,278
Insurance Expenses	$85,978
Interest Expenses	$227
Investment Management Fees	$74,827
Legal Fees	$91,194
Pension Plan Contributions	$398,578
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$443,183

Revenue
Contributions	$31,606,621
Government Grants	$1,387,500
Program Services	$0
Investments	$596,849
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$176,334
Total Revenue	$33,767,304

Expenses
Program Services	$24,813,728
Administration	$2,400,704
Fundraising	$4,879,554
Total Expenses	$32,093,986
Net Gain/Loss	$1,673,318

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$99,927
Advertising & Promotion	$678,606
Information Technology Expenses	$9,418
Insurance Expenses	$92,230
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$89,156
Legal Fees	$98,937
Pension Plan Contributions	$438,129
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$326,492

Revenue
Contributions	$52,095,284
Government Grants	$1,037,224
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,602,958
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$552,364
Total Revenue	$55,287,830

Expenses
Program Services	$24,039,380
Administration	$2,651,151
Fundraising	$4,860,283
Total Expenses	$31,550,814
Net Gain/Loss	$23,737,016

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$106,829
Advertising & Promotion	$640,978
Information Technology Expenses	$8,584
Insurance Expenses	$100,719
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$111,765
Legal Fees	$113,522
Pension Plan Contributions	$502,553
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$332,033

Revenue
Contributions	$47,313,766
Government Grants	$783,177
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,168,097
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$387,356
Total Revenue	$49,652,396

Expenses
Program Services	$31,418,652
Administration	$3,891,954
Fundraising	$5,542,533
Total Expenses	$40,853,139
Net Gain/Loss	$8,799,257

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$127,029
Advertising & Promotion	$812,520
Information Technology Expenses	$170,541
Insurance Expenses	$147,512
Interest Expenses	$20
Investment Management Fees	$138,068
Legal Fees	$182,039
Pension Plan Contributions	$560,416
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$499,147

Revenue
Contributions	$44,941,575
Government Grants	$2,145,539
Program Services	$0
Investments	$626,127
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$888,924
Total Revenue	$48,602,165

Expenses
Program Services	$39,953,414
Administration	$5,500,631
Fundraising	$6,407,147
Total Expenses	$51,861,192
Net Gain/Loss	($3,259,027)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$153,667
Advertising & Promotion	$762,604
Information Technology Expenses	$443,811
Insurance Expenses	$143,633
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$140,535
Legal Fees	$173,651
Pension Plan Contributions	$705,330
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$871,461

OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$15,894,848
Cash & Equivalents	$57,492	$272,683	$215,191
Accounts Receivable	$20,994	$87,449	$66,455
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$6,109,068	$7,052,954	$943,886
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$12,901,516	$11,753,289	($1,148,227)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$406,353	$306,219	($100,134)
Other	$696,953	$981,451	$284,498
Total Assets	$20,192,376	$20,454,045	$261,669

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,312,641	$1,043,328	($269,313)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$117,196	$115,327	($1,869)
Loans and Notes	$3,895,829	$3,196,041	($699,788)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$810,720	$801,723	($8,997)
Total Liabilities	$6,136,386	$5,156,419	($979,967)

Fund balance	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$8,750,128	$10,415,505	$1,665,377
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$1,549,395	$1,592,170	$42,775
Total Restricted Net Assets	$10,299,523	$12,007,675	$1,708,152
Unrestricted Net Assets	$3,756,467	$3,289,951	($466,516)
Net Assets	$14,055,990	$15,297,626	$1,241,636

Assets	Oct 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$11,023,764
Cash & Equivalents	$272,683	$683,354	$410,671
Accounts Receivable	$87,449	$46,994	($40,455)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$7,052,954	$5,954,744	($1,098,210)
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$11,753,289	$11,876,677	$123,388
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$306,219	$343,021	$36,802
Other	$981,451	$1,029,456	$48,005
Total Assets	$20,454,045	$19,934,246	($519,799)

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,043,328	$976,410	($66,918)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$3,196,041	$2,377,734	($818,307)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$917,050	$751,397	($165,653)
Total Liabilities	$5,156,419	$4,105,541	($1,050,878)

OCEAN CONSERVANCY INC

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$4,345,138	$5,134,831	$18,228,646	$1,259,785	$5,842,371
As % of expenses	14.5%	16.1%	57.8%	3.1%	11.3%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$4,188,603	$5,007,257	$18,189,449	$1,230,658	$5,606,047
As % of expenses	13.9%	15.6%	57.7%	3.0%	10.8%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$30,868,502	$33,767,304	$55,287,830	$49,652,396	$48,602,165
Total revenue, % change over prior year	-17.5%	9.4%	63.7%	-10.2%	-2.1%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	2.0%	2.0%	1.3%	1.8%	2.3%
Government grants	1.8%	4.1%	1.9%	1.6%	4.4%
All other grants and contributions	89.5%	93.6%	94.2%	95.3%	92.5%
Other revenue	6.7%	0.2%	2.6%	1.3%	0.8%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$29,942,508	$31,966,412	$31,511,617	$40,824,012	$51,624,868
Total expenses, % change over prior year	15.7%	6.8%	-1.4%	29.6%	26.5%
Personnel	43.8%	47.9%	51.3%	47.1%	44.7%
Professional fees	19.6%	18.6%	17.5%	23.2%	22.9%
Occupancy	4.2%	4.0%	3.8%	3.1%	2.4%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	7.3%	4.8%	7.0%	5.6%	7.2%
All other expenses	25.0%	24.7%	20.3%	21.1%	22.9%

Full cost components (estimated)	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$30,099,043	$32,093,986	$31,550,814	$40,853,139	$51,861,192
One month of savings	$2,495,209	$2,663,868	$2,625,968	$3,402,001	$4,302,072
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$0	$1,099,909	$583,123
Total full costs (estimated)	$32,594,252	$34,757,854	$34,176,782	$45,355,049	$56,746,387

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Months of cash	2.6	2.5	4.2	7.5	3.1
Months of cash and investments	14.9	15.2	22.8	21.2	15.7
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	10.1	11.4	18.5	14.3	12.6

Balance sheet composition	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Cash	$6,475,080	$6,731,489	$11,119,598	$25,664,233	$13,359,856
Investments	$30,620,899	$33,738,152	$48,877,654	$46,377,386	$54,366,481
Receivables	$9,181,288	$10,421,670	$22,190,379	$11,921,060	$17,363,830
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$1,638,751	$1,638,751	$1,603,716	$2,464,983	$2,928,025
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	89.8%	97.6%	99.4%	56.2%	51.3%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	6.5%	7.0%	5.2%	15.0%	15.8%
Unrestricted net assets	$25,418,354	$30,425,611	$48,615,060	$49,845,718	$55,451,765
Temporarily restricted net assets	$17,730,627	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$2,839,635	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$20,570,262	$18,543,436	$31,153,977	$30,903,555	$25,519,066
Total net assets	$45,988,616	$48,969,047	$79,769,037	$80,749,273	$80,970,831

Key data checks

Key data checks	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Janis Searles Jones

Janis Searles Jones is CEO of Ocean Conservancy, the U.S.’s most-established conservation organization focused solely on solutions to tackle the most pressing ocean issues of our time. Jones is a renowned marine conservation and policy expert, with deep expertise in Alaska and the Arctic. She holds a JD and a certificate in environmental and natural resources law from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon, where she is also a Distinguished Environmental Law Graduate and an adjunct faculty member. She is a 2017 Pew Marine Fellow. Prior to joining Ocean Conservancy, Jones was senior regional counsel and policy advisor for Oceana and a staff attorney for the Alaska office of Earthjustice. She is based in Ocean Conservancy’s Portland, Oregon office. Twitter: @In_VeritasJones

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

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Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Highest paid employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Board of directors
as of 09/12/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Mr. John Sargent

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Dr. Stephen Palumbi

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Mr. Sanjay Pingle

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Ms. Laura Francis

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Mr. Jeff Rosenthal

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Ms. Ty Stiklorius

Friends at Work

Board leadership practices

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/12/2024

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

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White/Caucasian/European

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Female, Not transgender

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Heterosexual or Straight

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Person without a disability

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 12/01/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Data

We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Policies and processes

We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team.
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

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Liquidity in 2023 info

4.55

Months of cash in 2023 info

3.1

Fringe rate in 2023 info

23%

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