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Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean through a global network of Hope Spots, advancing science, community leadership, and policies to protect 30 of the ocean by 2030.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$3.9M
Program Spending
76%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$3.9M
Total Expenses
▼$3.4M
Total Assets
$3.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$384.5K
Net Assets
$2.9M
Officer Compensation
→$446.5K
Other Salaries
$556.1K
Investment Income
$1,089
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $299.6K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wildpath88-2453137 | Tampa, FL | $185K | Cash | Florida Gulf coast hope spot film |
| New York, NY | $30K | Cash | Champion grant | |
Migramar82-2737816 | Bodega Bay, CA | $24.6K | Cash | Champion grant |
Northern Chumash Tribal Council84-1709436 | Guadalupe, CA | $20K | Cash | Champion grant |
The Kohala Center Inc99-0354676 | Kamuela, HI | $20K | Cash | Champion grant |
| Miami, FL | $20K | Cash | Champion grant | |
| Total | $299.6K | |||
Wildpath
Tampa, FL
$185K
$30K
Migramar
Bodega Bay, CA
$24.6K
Northern Chumash Tribal Council
Guadalupe, CA
$20K
The Kohala Center Inc
Kamuela, HI
$20K
$20K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $3.9M | $3.9M | $3.4M | $3.3M | $2.9M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $1.6M | $1.6M | $3.4M | $2.3M | $2.2M |
| 2022 | $4.2M | $4.2M | $2.5M | $4M | $4M |
| 2021 | $1.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Robert Martin | Treasurer/cfo | 40 | $172.3K | $0 | $1,828 | $174.1K |
| Debra Castellana | Secretary | 40 | $99.8K | $0 | $1,058 | $100.8K |
| John Vermilye | Co Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvia A Earle Phd | President | 50 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Robert Martin
Treasurer/cfo
$174.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$172.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,828
Debra Castellana
Secretary
$100.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$99.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$1,058
John Vermilye
Co Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sylvia A Earle Phd
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Cassiani | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $174.5K | $0 | $6,141 | $180.6K |
| Maximiliano Bello | Policy | 40 | $136.2K | $0 | $2,199 | $138.4K |
Laura Cassiani
Chief Advancement Officer
$180.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$174.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,141
Maximiliano Bello
Policy
$138.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$136.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,199
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dona Bertarelli | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabrielle Mcgee | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hussain Aga Khan | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda K Glover | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicola Esposito | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philippe Prufer | Director |
Dona Bertarelli
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gabrielle Mcgee
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hussain Aga Khan
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $1.8M |
| $1.6M |
| $2.3M |
| $2.2M |
| 2020 | $1.7M | $1.7M | $1.2M | $2.2M | $2.1M |
| 2019 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.5M | $1.6M | $1.6M |
| 2018 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.2M |
| 2017 | $991.3K | $988.7K | $1.3M | $833.5K | $782K |
| 2016 | $1.8M | $1.6M | $1.2M | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| 2015 | $1.3M | $651.2K | $1M | $621K | $524.6K |
| 2014 | $1.4M | $796.1K | $1.3M | $348.6K | $235.2K |
| 2013 | $587.5K | $354.4K | $514.9K | $266.4K | $146.7K |
| 2012 | $386K | $302.4K | $624.2K | $290.1K | $94.8K |
| 2011 | $353.1K | $352.5K | $428K | $350.1K | $332.9K |
| 2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | Data |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Robert Nixon | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon O'Leary Joy | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shari Sant Plummer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Kwok | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vasser Seydel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Travis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Linda K Glover
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicola Esposito
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Philippe Prufer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Nixon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shannon O'Leary Joy
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shari Sant Plummer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sharon Kwok
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Vasser Seydel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Will Travis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0