Ocean Conservancy

aka OCEAN CONSERVANCY, INC. | Washington, DC | http://www.oceanconservancy.org

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Ocean Conservancy

EIN: 23-7245152

Contributions tax deductible
as of November 2025

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of November 14, 2025

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Mission

Ocean Conservancy unites science, people and policy to protect our ocean, today and for generations to come.

Ruling year info

1972

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Janis Searles Jones

Main address

1300 19th St NW Fl 8

Washington, DC 20036-1609 USA

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EIN

23-7245152

Subject area info

Climate change

Oceans and coastal waters

Wildlife biodiversity

Natural resources

Aquatic wildlife protection

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NTEE code info

Natural Resource Conservation and Protection (C30)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Affiliations

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Ocean Conservancy unites science, people and policy to inspire global action to protect our ocean. We build coalitions, mobilize people and advocate for evidence-based solutions to secure a healthy ocean and a thriving planet for generations to come.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Ocean Conservancy Program

Ocean Conservancy is advancing the most effective, scalable solutions to protect the ocean we all depend on. We are working to eliminate plastic pollution at its source and engage millions of people worldwide in cleanups and citizen science. We are defending critical ecosystems and the species that rely on them. And we are mobilizing ocean-based climate strategies that reduce emissions and build resilience. With decades of proven leadership, Ocean Conservancy serves as a trusted partner to policymakers, businesses, scientists and communities, ensuring that ocean action is grounded in the best available science and delivers lasting impact. By working together, we can protect the ocean’s extraordinary biodiversity, sustain the billions of people who depend on its resources and preserve the planet’s life-support system for generations to come.

Where we work

Global

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of volunteers

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Ocean Conservancy is reporting on the total impact of the global International Coastal Cleanup(R).

Total pounds of debris collected

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Ocean Conservancy is reporting on the total impact of the global International Coastal Cleanup(R).

Number of policies formally established

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Ocean Conservancy tracks this metric by fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Number of meetings held with decision makers

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Ocean Conservancy tracks this metric by the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Current tracking is related to Congressional meetings specifically.

Number of comment letters to government agencies

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Ocean Conservancy tracks this metric by fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Number of federal legislation endorsements

Totals By Year

Population(s) Served

Related Program

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

Ocean Conservancy tracks this metric by Congressional year.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

We identify the most urgent threats to our ocean, then champion the most effective solutions through cutting-edge science, policy change, and partnerships. Our comprehensive approach addresses a broad range of ocean problems at all levels. We advance policies to eliminate single-use plastic at its source and organize beach cleanups to remove trash that has already reached our waterways. We promote global measures to protect pristine ocean ecosystems and the magnificent animals that call them home. We mobilize ocean solutions for clean, renewable energy to reduce the effects of climate change.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

With more than 50 years of proven leadership, we inspire a global network of advocates, policymakers, scientists, corporations and communities to act boldly for a flourishing ocean. Ocean Conservancy has scientists, policy analysts, attorneys and communicators as part of a diverse staff. Our program teams work closely with staff in our development, finance and administration teams who help secure funding through generous donations from individuals and corporations as well as through foundation and institutional grants. We are on the ground and invested in states from Alaska to Florida, Washington state to Washington, DC. Our team is adept at working across academia, industry, governments, other NGOs and communities. We are bipartisan and fiercely loyal to our mission. Together, we are working to secure a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We act on the feedback we receive, We form deep partnerships with organizations in the communities we serve to develop policy positions, We form deep partnerships with communities we serve to develop policy positions
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection

Financials

Ocean Conservancy

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

5.69

Average of 9.41 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

2.9

Average of 3.2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2024

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

21%

Average of 23% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Ocean Conservancy

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Revenue
Contributions	$15,894,848
Government Grants	$241,149
Program Services	$40,000
Investments	($1,016,690)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$4,296
Other	$195,358
Total Revenue	$15,358,961

Expenses
Program Services	$12,076,592
Administration	$1,681,523
Fundraising	$2,207,076
Total Expenses	$15,965,191
Net Gain/Loss	($606,230)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$97,666
Advertising & Promotion	$137,618
Information Technology Expenses	$178,882
Insurance Expenses	$65,162
Interest Expenses	$170,258
Investment Management Fees	$33,284
Legal Fees	$105,763
Pension Plan Contributions	$250,976
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$154,123

Revenue
Contributions	$11,023,764
Government Grants	$195,683
Program Services	$79,272
Investments	$178,810
Special Events	$0
Sales	$571
Other	$54,503
Total Revenue	$11,532,603

Expenses
Program Services	$7,449,137
Administration	$1,251,763
Fundraising	$2,247,384
Total Expenses	$10,948,284
Net Gain/Loss	$584,319

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$94,043
Advertising & Promotion	$196,888
Information Technology Expenses	$71,093
Insurance Expenses	$50,859
Interest Expenses	$122,144
Investment Management Fees	$61,696
Legal Fees	$35,683
Pension Plan Contributions	$157,998
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$234,002

Revenue
Contributions	$13,820,157
Government Grants	$318,689
Program Services	$57,213
Investments	$1,447,819
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$384,007
Total Revenue	$16,027,885

Expenses
Program Services	$13,213,895
Administration	$1,854,473
Fundraising	$2,332,916
Total Expenses	$17,401,284
Net Gain/Loss	($1,373,399)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$99,589
Advertising & Promotion	$164,537
Information Technology Expenses	$160,213
Insurance Expenses	$59,904
Interest Expenses	$131,081
Investment Management Fees	$79,874
Legal Fees	$62,666
Pension Plan Contributions	$200,109
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$380,262

Revenue
Contributions	$20,643,833
Government Grants	$255,058
Program Services	$160,954
Investments	$214,450
Special Events	$0
Sales	$6,230
Other	$570,977
Total Revenue	$21,851,502

Expenses
Program Services	$14,905,626
Administration	$2,062,790
Fundraising	$2,534,038
Total Expenses	$19,502,454
Net Gain/Loss	$2,349,048

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$125,212
Advertising & Promotion	$155,924
Information Technology Expenses	$151,655
Insurance Expenses	$68,163
Interest Expenses	$120,930
Investment Management Fees	$84,834
Legal Fees	$37,491
Pension Plan Contributions	$237,413
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$202,552

Revenue
Contributions	$20,798,693
Government Grants	$461,509
Program Services	$195,894
Investments	$1,224,706
Special Events	$0
Sales	($213)
Other	$499,457
Total Revenue	$23,180,046

Expenses
Program Services	$14,382,455
Administration	$2,095,473
Fundraising	$2,831,006
Total Expenses	$19,308,934
Net Gain/Loss	$3,871,112

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$74,464
Advertising & Promotion	$215,804
Information Technology Expenses	$168,723
Insurance Expenses	$74,109
Interest Expenses	$110,471
Investment Management Fees	$81,981
Legal Fees	$43,222
Pension Plan Contributions	$282,813
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$207,015

Revenue
Contributions	$18,305,988
Government Grants	$154,902
Program Services	$22,579
Investments	$1,224,475
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$315,818
Total Revenue	$20,023,762

Expenses
Program Services	$13,878,127
Administration	$2,098,538
Fundraising	$3,436,995
Total Expenses	$19,413,660
Net Gain/Loss	$610,102

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$93,852
Advertising & Promotion	$211,828
Information Technology Expenses	$41,253
Insurance Expenses	$80,272
Interest Expenses	$99,970
Investment Management Fees	$76,183
Legal Fees	$24,184
Pension Plan Contributions	$248,032
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$275,001

Revenue
Contributions	$30,819,405
Government Grants	$105,533
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,906,440
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$121,535
Total Revenue	$33,952,913

Expenses
Program Services	$15,858,569
Administration	$2,097,408
Fundraising	$3,685,596
Total Expenses	$21,641,573
Net Gain/Loss	$12,311,340

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$60,190
Advertising & Promotion	$831,710
Information Technology Expenses	$21,230
Insurance Expenses	$77,347
Interest Expenses	$66,652
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$30,509
Pension Plan Contributions	$268,577
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$330,092

Revenue
Contributions	$18,326,633
Government Grants	$289,357
Program Services	$0
Investments	$190,000
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$55,786
Total Revenue	$18,861,776

Expenses
Program Services	$16,302,339
Administration	$2,205,240
Fundraising	$3,562,353
Total Expenses	$22,069,932
Net Gain/Loss	($3,208,156)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$71,547
Advertising & Promotion	$167,992
Information Technology Expenses	$22,328
Insurance Expenses	$80,047
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$60,155
Legal Fees	$35,103
Pension Plan Contributions	$280,430
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$455,852

Revenue
Contributions	$23,671,932
Government Grants	$386,307
Program Services	$0
Investments	$572,974
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$98,607
Total Revenue	$24,729,820

Expenses
Program Services	$18,062,217
Administration	$2,238,517
Fundraising	$3,683,800
Total Expenses	$23,984,534
Net Gain/Loss	$745,286

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$84,024
Advertising & Promotion	$541,928
Information Technology Expenses	$20,805
Insurance Expenses	$89,259
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$58,122
Legal Fees	$57,003
Pension Plan Contributions	$300,095
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$690,017

Revenue
Contributions	$36,312,943
Government Grants	$245,022
Program Services	$0
Investments	$553,815
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$304,441
Total Revenue	$37,416,221

Expenses
Program Services	$20,021,458
Administration	$2,175,733
Fundraising	$3,827,204
Total Expenses	$26,024,395
Net Gain/Loss	$11,391,826

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$83,277
Advertising & Promotion	$447,283
Information Technology Expenses	$14,132
Insurance Expenses	$80,357
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$67,475
Legal Fees	$52,646
Pension Plan Contributions	$318,814
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$467,502

Revenue
Contributions	$27,614,631
Government Grants	$549,001
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,564,841
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$140,029
Total Revenue	$30,868,502

Expenses
Program Services	$23,267,167
Administration	$2,455,495
Fundraising	$4,376,381
Total Expenses	$30,099,043
Net Gain/Loss	$769,459

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$92,888
Advertising & Promotion	$710,842
Information Technology Expenses	$10,278
Insurance Expenses	$85,978
Interest Expenses	$227
Investment Management Fees	$74,827
Legal Fees	$91,194
Pension Plan Contributions	$398,578
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$443,183

Revenue
Contributions	$31,606,621
Government Grants	$1,387,500
Program Services	$0
Investments	$596,849
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$176,334
Total Revenue	$33,767,304

Expenses
Program Services	$24,813,728
Administration	$2,400,704
Fundraising	$4,879,554
Total Expenses	$32,093,986
Net Gain/Loss	$1,673,318

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$99,927
Advertising & Promotion	$678,606
Information Technology Expenses	$9,418
Insurance Expenses	$92,230
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$89,156
Legal Fees	$98,937
Pension Plan Contributions	$438,129
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$326,492

Revenue
Contributions	$52,095,284
Government Grants	$1,037,224
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,602,958
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$552,364
Total Revenue	$55,287,830

Expenses
Program Services	$24,039,380
Administration	$2,651,151
Fundraising	$4,860,283
Total Expenses	$31,550,814
Net Gain/Loss	$23,737,016

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$106,829
Advertising & Promotion	$640,978
Information Technology Expenses	$8,584
Insurance Expenses	$100,719
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$111,765
Legal Fees	$113,522
Pension Plan Contributions	$502,553
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$332,033

Revenue
Contributions	$47,313,766
Government Grants	$783,177
Program Services	$0
Investments	$1,168,097
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$387,356
Total Revenue	$49,652,396

Expenses
Program Services	$31,418,652
Administration	$3,891,954
Fundraising	$5,542,533
Total Expenses	$40,853,139
Net Gain/Loss	$8,799,257

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$127,029
Advertising & Promotion	$812,520
Information Technology Expenses	$170,541
Insurance Expenses	$147,512
Interest Expenses	$20
Investment Management Fees	$138,068
Legal Fees	$182,039
Pension Plan Contributions	$560,416
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$499,147

Revenue
Contributions	$44,941,575
Government Grants	$2,145,539
Program Services	$0
Investments	$626,127
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$888,924
Total Revenue	$48,602,165

Expenses
Program Services	$39,953,414
Administration	$5,500,631
Fundraising	$6,407,147
Total Expenses	$51,861,192
Net Gain/Loss	($3,259,027)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$153,667
Advertising & Promotion	$762,604
Information Technology Expenses	$443,811
Insurance Expenses	$143,633
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$140,535
Legal Fees	$173,651
Pension Plan Contributions	$705,330
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$871,461

Revenue
Contributions	$45,614,382
Government Grants	$1,023,837
Program Services	$0
Investments	$2,028,817
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$529,658
Total Revenue	$49,196,694

Expenses
Program Services	$39,315,956
Administration	$5,327,117
Fundraising	$7,192,297
Total Expenses	$51,835,370
Net Gain/Loss	($2,638,676)

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$190,290
Advertising & Promotion	$793,233
Information Technology Expenses	$236,879
Insurance Expenses	$155,389
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$153,138
Legal Fees	$163,550
Pension Plan Contributions	$869,438
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$508,000

Ocean Conservancy

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$15,894,848
Cash & Equivalents	$57,492	$272,683	$215,191
Accounts Receivable	$20,994	$87,449	$66,455
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$6,109,068	$7,052,954	$943,886
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$12,901,516	$11,753,289	($1,148,227)
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$406,353	$306,219	($100,134)
Other	$696,953	$981,451	$284,498
Total Assets	$20,192,376	$20,454,045	$261,669

Liabilities	Oct 01, 2008	Sep 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$1,312,641	$1,043,328	($269,313)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$117,196	$115,327	($1,869)
Loans and Notes	$3,895,829	$3,196,041	($699,788)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$810,720	$801,723	($8,997)
Total Liabilities	$6,136,386	$5,156,419	($979,967)

Ocean Conservancy

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$5,134,831	$18,228,646	$1,259,785	$5,842,371	$919,791
As % of expenses	16.1%	57.8%	3.1%	11.3%	1.8%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$5,007,257	$18,189,449	$1,230,658	$5,606,047	$628,905
As % of expenses	15.6%	57.7%	3.0%	10.8%	1.2%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$33,767,304	$55,287,830	$49,652,396	$48,602,165	$49,196,694
Total revenue, % change over prior year	9.4%	63.7%	-10.2%	-2.1%	1.2%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	2.0%	1.3%	1.8%	2.3%	3.6%
Government grants	4.1%	1.9%	1.6%	4.4%	2.1%
All other grants and contributions	93.6%	94.2%	95.3%	92.5%	92.7%
Other revenue	0.2%	2.6%	1.3%	0.8%	1.6%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$31,966,412	$31,511,617	$40,824,012	$51,624,868	$51,544,484
Total expenses, % change over prior year	6.8%	-1.4%	29.6%	26.5%	-0.2%
Personnel	47.9%	51.3%	47.1%	44.7%	46.4%
Professional fees	18.6%	17.5%	23.2%	22.9%	21.2%
Occupancy	4.0%	3.8%	3.1%	2.4%	2.7%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	4.8%	7.0%	5.6%	7.2%	8.9%
All other expenses	24.7%	20.3%	21.1%	22.9%	20.8%

Full cost components (estimated)	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$32,093,986	$31,550,814	$40,853,139	$51,861,192	$51,835,370
One month of savings	$2,663,868	$2,625,968	$3,402,001	$4,302,072	$4,295,374
Debt principal payment	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$0	$0	$1,099,909	$583,123	$0
Total full costs (estimated)	$34,757,854	$34,176,782	$45,355,049	$56,746,387	$56,130,744

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Months of cash	2.5	4.2	7.5	3.1	2.9
Months of cash and investments	15.2	22.8	21.2	15.7	17.6
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	11.4	18.5	14.3	12.6	12.8

Balance sheet composition	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Cash	$6,731,489	$11,119,598	$25,664,233	$13,359,856	$12,612,512
Investments	$33,738,152	$48,877,654	$46,377,386	$54,366,481	$62,923,112
Receivables	$10,421,670	$22,190,379	$11,921,060	$17,363,830	$10,850,444
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$1,638,751	$1,603,716	$2,464,983	$2,928,025	$2,126,137
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	97.6%	99.4%	56.2%	51.3%	38.9%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	7.0%	5.2%	15.0%	15.8%	13.9%
Unrestricted net assets	$30,425,611	$48,615,060	$49,845,718	$55,451,765	$56,080,670
Temporarily restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$18,543,436	$31,153,977	$30,903,555	$25,519,066	$25,905,038
Total net assets	$48,969,047	$79,769,037	$80,749,273	$80,970,831	$81,985,708

Key data checks

Key data checks	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Material data errors	No	No	No	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Janis Searles Jones

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Janis champions Ocean Conservancy’s work in the region against the growing threats of oil and gas development, increased shipping and climate change. As CEO of Ocean Conservancy, she has a deep understanding of our conservation programs and strategic direction. Janis brings passion, logic and commitment to our work on the water. She is a respected expert in the marine conservation field and has authored multiple chapters on the sustainable use of ocean resources, focusing on ecosystem-based management for the oceans, Pacific fisheries, and other ocean and coastal law and policy topics. Prior to joining Ocean Conservancy, Janis was senior regional counsel and policy advisor for Oceana and the staff attorney for the Alaska office of Earthjustice.

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Ocean Conservancy

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Ocean Conservancy

Board of directors
as of 6/4/2025

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Denise Shiffman

Stephen Palumbi

Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station

Ian McAbeer

Brown Advisory

Jeff Rosenthal DIRECTOR

Summit

John Sargent Vice Chair

Sanjay Pingle VICE CHAIR

Everly Health

Troy Templeton DIRECTOR

Trivest

W. Bowman Cutter TREASURER

The Roosevelt Institute

Bonnie Crabtree DIRECTOR

Korn Ferry

Claire Bernard DIRECTOR

Mariposa Foundation

Denise Godreau SECRETARY

KSL Capital

Erin Browne Director

PIMCO

Janis Searles Jones Chief Executive Officer

Ocean Conservancy

Laura Francis DIRECTOR

Sea Forward Ocean Health Fund

Ty Stiklorius DIRECTOR

Friends at Work

Paul Shang DIRECTOR

Standard Bank

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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? yes
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Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

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Ocean Conservancy

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5.69

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2.9

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21%

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Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Janis Searles Jones

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