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Ocean Wise Conservation Association

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.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible by treaty (foreign organization).

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$11.5M (2022)

Expenses
$12.4M (2022)

Total Assets
$38.5M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$5.28M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$11,482,994
Expenses
$12,434,240
Net Income
-$951,246
Net Assets
$33,234,838
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,181,040
80.0%
Program Services $537,942
4.7%
Investment Income $1,464,851
12.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$255
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $299,416
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $954,355
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,933,622
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,510,735
Total Liabilities $5,275,897
Net Assets $33,234,838
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Lars Gustafsson (President & Ceo) $357,221 $0 $0
Dr Carlos Drews (Evp, Conservation) $253,348 $0 $0
Ms Jennie Moushos (Evp, Finance & Business Dev.) $228,471 $0 $0
Mr Nicholas Schulz (Director, Communications) $115,315 $0 $0
Mr Christian Baxter (Director & Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mr Guy Dean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Barbara Meens Thistle (Director & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mr Tj Schmaltz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Scott Shepherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Keith Spencer (Director & Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Ms Helen Sheridan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ian Warner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ms Lisa Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Ninu Gill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Rod Campbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Martin Thibodeau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Alexandra Cousteau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Nina Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Richard Sparrow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Brian Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Rich Simons (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Sarah Mac Donald (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,992,401
Expenses
$14,217,589
Net Income
-$4,225,188
Net Assets
$38,885,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,541,166
> 100%
Program Services $835,319
8.4%
Investment Income $859,933
8.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$840,464
Net Inventory Sales $84,905
0.8%
Other Revenue -$1,488,458
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,092,999
7.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,200,056
43.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,446,866
Total Liabilities $6,561,676
Net Assets $38,885,190
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Lars Gustafsson (President & Ceo) $300,890 $0 $0
Dr Carlos Drews (Evp, Conservation) $250,590 $0 $0
Ms Jennie Moushos (Evp, Finance & Business Dev.) $228,502 $0 $0
Mr Jeremy Douglas (Evp, Development) $184,549 $0 $0
Dr Lance Barrett Lennard (Directr & Ambas Whale Research) $111,696 $0 $0
Mr Christian Baxter (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mr Guy Dean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Barbara Meens Thistle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Tj Schmaltz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Scott Shephard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Keith Spencer (Vice Chair & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ms Helen Sheridan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Ian Warner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ms Lisa Stewart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Ninu Gill (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Rod Campbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Martin Thibodeau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Alexandra Cousteau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Nina Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Richard Sparrow (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Brian Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,110,694
Expenses
$27,274,655
Net Income
-$10,163,961
Net Assets
$42,877,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,272,640
> 100%
Program Services $5,833,329
34.1%
Investment Income -$10,737,816
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$1,242
Sales of Assets -$2,871
Net Inventory Sales $2,913,157
17.0%
Other Revenue $832,590
4.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,285,323
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,605,727
46.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,229,239
Total Liabilities $12,351,954
Net Assets $42,877,285
Other
Provided first-class or charter travel
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mr Lars Gustafsson (President & Ceo) $243,105 $0 $0
Dr Carlos Drews (Evp, Conservation) $230,000 $0 $0
Dr John Nightingale (Former President & Ceo) $223,643 $0 $0
Mr Clint Wright (Evp, Aquarium Ops & Planning) $177,138 $0 $0
Mr James Bartram (Vp, Education) $170,113 $0 $0
Ms Karen Howe (Director, Visitor Experience) $161,491 $0 $0
Dr Peter Ross (Vp, Research) $149,990 $0 $0
Mr Jeremy Douglas (Evp, Development) $148,243 $0 $0
Dr Martin Haulena (Head Veterinarian) $136,719 $0 $0
Ms Jennie Moushos (Evp, Finance & Business Dev.) $134,878 $0 $0
Ms Georgina Leung (Controller) $111,627 $0 $0
Mr Patrick Brophy (Director Marketing & Acting Vp) $107,483 $0 $0
Mr Christian Baxter (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mr Guy Dean (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mrs Janet Landucci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Barbara Meens Thistle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Derral Moriyama (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Randy Pratt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Tj Schmaltz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Scott Shepherd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Keith Spencer (Vice Chair & Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ms Dixie Sullivan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Helen Sheridan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mr Dan George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ms Celeste Haldane (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,375,036
Expenses
$32,592,714
Net Income
$1,782,322
Net Assets
$52,167,477
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,062,188
23.5%
Program Services $18,072,980
52.6%
Investment Income $2,182,879
6.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $52,165
0.2%
Sales of Assets -$3,528
Net Inventory Sales $5,204,023
15.1%
Other Revenue $795,466
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $701,935
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,592,924
44.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $63,073,251
Total Liabilities $10,905,774
Net Assets $52,167,477

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$32,198,705
Expenses
$32,035,519
Net Income
$163,186
Net Assets
$48,158,896
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,140,907
22.2%
Program Services $16,218,378
50.4%
Investment Income $1,922,476
6.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $230,074
0.7%
Sales of Assets -$2,402
Net Inventory Sales $5,216,628
16.2%
Other Revenue $1,451,831
4.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $802,794
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,219,370
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,006,048
Total Liabilities $10,847,152
Net Assets $48,158,896

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,844,371
Expenses
$32,024,263
Net Income
-$179,892
Net Assets
$52,057,269
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,177,387
25.7%
Program Services $15,374,439
48.3%
Investment Income $1,603,857
5.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $259,175
0.8%
Sales of Assets -$3,325
Net Inventory Sales $4,779,305
15.0%
Other Revenue $1,630,259
5.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,025,700
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $6,131
0.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $12,985,050
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,108,144
Total Liabilities $12,050,875
Net Assets $52,057,269

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$31,032,666
Expenses
$28,282,999
Net Income
$2,749,667
Net Assets
$48,714,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,722,320
24.9%
Program Services $15,127,480
48.7%
Investment Income $1,079,307
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $283,700
0.9%
Sales of Assets -$3,434
Net Inventory Sales $5,277,288
17.0%
Other Revenue $1,523,585
4.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $698,709
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $12,649
0.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $12,382,946
43.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,829,221
Total Liabilities $14,115,136
Net Assets $48,714,085

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$27,940,725
Expenses
$28,163,861
Net Income
-$223,136
Net Assets
$44,503,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,283,025
26.1%
Program Services $14,094,642
50.4%
Investment Income $517,401
1.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $98,721
0.4%
Sales of Assets -$2,025
Net Inventory Sales $4,976,708
17.8%
Other Revenue $951,919
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $694,700
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,739,288
41.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,932,732
Total Liabilities $15,429,610
Net Assets $44,503,122

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$32,092,174
Expenses
$28,292,771
Net Income
$3,799,403
Net Assets
$53,107,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,693,416
33.3%
Program Services $15,179,807
47.3%
Investment Income $135,057
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $82,595
0.3%
Sales of Assets -$181,419
Net Inventory Sales $5,116,192
15.9%
Other Revenue $1,042,754
3.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $875,538
3.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,831,284
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,548,031
Total Liabilities $18,440,731
Net Assets $53,107,300

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$33,290,786
Expenses
$28,648,129
Net Income
$4,642,657
Net Assets
$57,453,936
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,105,638
33.4%
Program Services $15,561,548
46.7%
Investment Income $162,265
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $103,845
0.3%
Sales of Assets -$11,365
Net Inventory Sales $5,018,478
15.1%
Other Revenue $1,323,606
4.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $750,884
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,231,538
46.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,943,383
Total Liabilities $15,489,447
Net Assets $57,453,936

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$40,523,608
Expenses
$25,723,273
Net Income
$14,800,335
Net Assets
$52,781,631
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $18,425,083
45.5%
Program Services $14,898,868
36.8%
Investment Income $198,205
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $78,277
0.2%
Sales of Assets $8,340
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $5,278,814
13.0%
Other Revenue $1,615,576
4.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $662,045
2.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,377,520
48.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,766,554
Total Liabilities $3,984,923
Net Assets $52,781,631

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$29,015,315
Expenses
$26,379,456
Net Income
$2,635,859
Net Assets
$40,982,081
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,039,464
24.3%
Program Services $14,247,839
49.1%
Investment Income $145,099
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $160,155
0.6%
Sales of Assets -$272
Net Inventory Sales $5,367,677
18.5%
Other Revenue $2,048,389
7.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $617,205
2.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,381,566
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,786,030
Total Liabilities $3,803,949
Net Assets $40,982,081

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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