Oceanic Society
Oceanic Society
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About this organization
Mission
Oceanic Society works to improve ocean health by deepening the connections between people and nature to address the root cause of its decline: human behavior.
About
Education programs - a variety of programs to explore, discover and better understand the marine environment. Research projects - related to public policy interests such as endangered marine species, resource management, etc. Conserving ocean wildlife is central to our mission. Endangered marine species such as sea turtles, whales, sharks, and manatees not only help maintain healthy oceans, they also captivate public interest and galvanize support that can lead to the protection of entire ecosystems.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Our mission is to conserve marine wildlife and habitats by deepening the connections between people and nature.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Our mission is to conserve marine wildlife and habitats by deepening the connections between people and nature.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 2221 South Clark Street, Arlington, VA, 22202.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 8 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $208,472.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1972.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $727,433 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $98,848 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.