Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, registered in 2002, with $364,064 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$364K
▼ 24.8% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$439K
Net assets
$75K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation Inc: 2 mo reserves · -21% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $256K (FY2013) to $364K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-20.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77K
Total liabilities
$1,712
Net assets
$75K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $364,064▼24.8% | $438,987▲14.1% | $75,467▼49.8% | $77,179▼48.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $484,162▲57.2% | $384,597▲1.7% | $150,390▲196% | $150,910▲189% | 990 |
| 2022 | $307,901▼7.8% | $378,152▲19.0% | $50,825▼58.0% | $52,266▼56.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $333,950▲24.8% | $317,851▲43.1% | $121,076▲15.3% | $121,175▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $267,515▲3.0% | $222,066▼6.6% | $104,977▲76.3% | $137,687▲49.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $259,711▲16.5% | $237,773▲8.4% | $59,528▲58.4% | $91,898▲136% | 990 |
| 2018 | $222,834▼8.0% | $219,296▲5.0% | $37,590▲5.3% | $38,996▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $242,218▲28.7% | $208,882▲8.6% | $35,711▲1404% | $36,224▲371% | 990 |
| 2015 | $188,252▼26.4% | $192,354▼28.8% | $2,375▲38.8% | $7,698▼65.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $255,880 | $270,120▲24.9% | $1,711▼89.3% | $22,146▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $216,344▲3.5% | $15,951▼23.5% | $24,748▼9.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $208,979▲4.8% | $20,847▼36.3% | $27,354▼42.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $199,470 | $32,714 | $47,279 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
10 grants to Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation Inc totaling $117K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Marine science & oceanography | 2024 | $26,820 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general and operating support | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Protection of endangered species | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $9,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $8,400 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $7,114 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $7,250 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $7,218 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For youth education and to support a touch tank at the kittery block party | 2015 | $6,200 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support and to purchase a new inflatable whale for educational purposes | 2014 | $11,470 |
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Data for Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation Inc (EIN 02-0523308) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.