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Sargasso Sea Project Inc

  • Washington, DC
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2010
  • EIN: 27-3229137

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Environmental Quality, Protection and Beautification / Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$210k (2022)

Expenses
$182k (2022)

Total Assets
$44.4k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,288
Expenses
$181,546
Net Income
$28,742
Net Assets
$44,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $183,944
87.5%
Program Services $26,340
12.5%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,365
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $44,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 27, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$152,597
Expenses
$158,759
Net Income
-$6,162
Net Assets
$15,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,612
93.5%
Program Services $9,982
6.5%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,623
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,809
Expenses
$240,235
Net Income
$7,574
Net Assets
$21,785
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,806
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,785
Total Liabilities $36,000
Net Assets $21,785
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 7, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$173,433
Expenses
$350,148
Net Income
-$176,715
Net Assets
$14,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,404
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,211
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,211
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$245,080
Expenses
$74,393
Net Income
$170,687
Net Assets
$190,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $240,700
98.2%
Program Services $4,378
1.8%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $190,926
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $190,926
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 7, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$43,486
Expenses
$225,652
Net Income
-$182,166
Net Assets
$20,239
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,236
81.0%
Program Services $8,224
18.9%
Investment Income $26
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,239
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,239
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 30, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$207,317
Expenses
$345,635
Net Income
-$138,318
Net Assets
$202,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,305
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,405
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $202,405
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vp; Secretary (06/29/16 12/31/16)) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Treasurer; Secretary (01/01/16 06/28/16)) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 21, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,619
Expenses
$175,180
Net Income
-$130,561
Net Assets
$340,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,541
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $78
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $340,723
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $340,723
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristina Gjerde (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 20, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$770,384
Expenses
$675,580
Net Income
$94,804
Net Assets
$471,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $770,280
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $104
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $471,284
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $471,284
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Rockefeller (President (01/14 06/14)) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Gjerde (Sec/Treas (01/14 06/14); Acting Pres (06/14 12/14)) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Monkman (At Large (05/14 06/14); Sec/Treas (06/14 12/14)) $0 $0 $0
David E Shaw (At Large (01/14 04/14)) $0 $0 $0
Howard Roe (At Large (01/14 07/14)) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Binns (At Large (01/14 05/14)) $0 $0 $0
Dan Laffoley (At Large (08/14 12/14)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 3, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$226,423
Expenses
$605,354
Net Income
-$378,931
Net Assets
$376,480
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,064
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $359
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $376,480
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $376,480
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard Rockefeller (President) $0 $0 $0
David Freestone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Kristina Gjerde (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David E Shaw (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Howard Roe (At Large) $0 $0 $0
Derrick Binns (At Large) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,078,234
Expenses
$595,703
Net Income
$482,531
Net Assets
$755,411
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,078,000
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $60
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $174
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $755,411
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $755,411

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$586,325
Expenses
$595,015
Net Income
-$8,690
Net Assets
$272,880
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $546,250
93.2%
Program Services $40,000
6.8%
Investment Income $75
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $197,126
33.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,893
12.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,553
Total Liabilities $19,673
Net Assets $272,880

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$311,521
Expenses
$29,951
Net Income
$281,570
Net Assets
$281,570
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $311,521
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,750
82.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,570
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $281,570

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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