Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Reef check is an international non-profit organization devoted to the following goals and objectives:-educate the public and governments about the value of coral reefs and rocky reef ecosystems and the crisis facing them-create a global network of volunteer teams, trained and led by scientists that regularly monitor and report on reef health using a standard method-facilitate collaborative use of reef health information by community groups, governments, universities and businesses to design and implement ecologically sound and economically sustainable solutions-stimulate local action to protect remaining pristine reefs and rehabilitate damaged reefs worldwide especially through the creation of marine protected areas.”.

Their activities were defined as: “Reef check's fast growing network played a major role in reports to preserve and sustain reef ecosystems. reef check teams work with business sectors such as tourism diving, surfing and the marine aquarium trade. these teams developed mutually beneficial solutions including createing of self-funding marine protected areas. reef check received international environmental acclaim for its work, and was named the united nations's officual community based reef monitoring program. if you will visit our website www.reefcheck.org, clicking on the issues names it will take you to a detail fact sheet about the world. these fact sheets includes the causes for the impact and what actaions people can take to address the issues.”.

• 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 13723 FIJI WAY B2, MARINA DEL REY, CA, 902927275.
• The form of the non-profit organization shows 13 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 -$12,849.
• The CEO's salary policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval by an independent source.
• The organization has 16 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2004.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $529,236 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $6,999 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.