Ocean Awareness Project Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Ocean Awareness Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, California, registered in 2003, with $605,435 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
301 Commodore Dr, Richmond, CA, 94804 EIN 14-1861309 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$605K
▲ 284.9% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$314K
Net assets
$334K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Ocean Awareness Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +48% margin
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 Ocean Awareness Project Inc: 13 mo reserves · +48% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Ocean Awareness Project Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Ocean Awareness Project Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 301 Commodore Dr, Richmond, CA, 94804
- City
- Richmond
- State
- California
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $203K (FY2014) to $605K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15KNet assets $334K
Operating margin
48.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$349K
Total liabilities
$15K
Net assets
$334K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $605,435▲285% | $314,435▲35.2% | $333,928▲681% | $348,933▲706% | 990 |
| 2023 | $157,279▼43.4% | $232,592▲2.6% | $42,783▼63.8% | $43,283▼63.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $278,019▲63.7% | $226,609▲27.9% | $118,140▲77.0% | $118,685▲71.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $169,839▼17.2% | $177,166▲11.5% | $66,730▼9.9% | $69,123▼12.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $204,997▲42.0% | $158,884▲13.7% | $74,057▲165% | $78,928▲145% | 990 |
| 2019 | $144,376▼57.0% | $139,761▼70.3% | $27,944▲10.6% | $32,187▲24.9% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $335,446▲7.2% | $470,235▲99.2% | $25,257▼84.2% | $25,766▼84.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $312,976▲17.4% | $236,113▼15.9% | $160,046▲92.4% | $163,679▲64.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $266,533▼0.2% | $280,604▲9.1% | $83,183▼14.5% | $99,811▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $267,092▲31.9% | $257,277▲43.8% | $97,254▲11.2% | $101,836▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $202,502 | $178,896 | $87,439 | $89,722 | 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.
Grants received · $206K total
19 grants to Ocean Awareness Project Inc totaling $206K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $5,750 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $5,600 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, promotion of education and/or healthy communities | 2022 | $46,000 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to support point molate park now! campaign | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,100 |
| San Francisco Foundation | Program - to inform the richmond public and counter misinformation about the land use plans at point molate through a special edition newspaper, to stop the privatization of land that is home to ohlone sacred sites and support a regional park that would benefit the residents of richmond and others. | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $10,600 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,826 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $10,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $5,500 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation | 2018 | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | Env. advocacy | 2017 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $5,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Ocean Awareness Project Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ocean Awareness Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1861309, based in Richmond, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ocean Awareness Project Inc's EIN?
- Ocean Awareness Project Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1861309.
- How much revenue does Ocean Awareness Project Inc report?
- Ocean Awareness Project Inc reported $605,435 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ocean Awareness Project Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Ocean Awareness Project Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ocean Awareness Project Inc (EIN 14-1861309) 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.