Program areas at California Ocean Alliance
RESEARCH: Work together with partners around the world on cutting-edge and multi-disciplinary marine mammal research to promote and inform conservation, management and education.
CONSERVATION: Implement complimentary conservation projects that ensure marine mammals and their ocean environments thrive for centuries to come. COA works with academic intuitions, government agencies, and other NGOs to design and implement research-driven conservation projects. We also work with other marine scientists to translate research findings that impact policy decisions around marine mammal protection.
EDUCATION: Inspire young scientists by providing unique research and educational opportunities in Monterey Bay, through field and classroom based experiences.
Who funds California Ocean Alliance
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at California Ocean Alliance
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Robert Took Over | Executive Director | | 2023-06-22 |
| Robert Mazurek | Chair | $0 | 2024-05-24 |
| Hilary Bryant | Bod Member | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| Kristin Southall | Rotating Team Member | $2,880 | 2023-12-31 |
| John Calambokidis | Bod Member | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for California Ocean Alliance
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $462,407 | $273,791 | 68.9% |
| Program services | $13,487 | $19,279 | -30% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1 | $1 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $272 | $127 | 114.2% |
| Total revenues | $476,167 | $293,198 | 62.4% |
Organizations like California Ocean Alliance
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Fish Reef Project | 501(c)(3) | Santa Barbara, CA | $397,893 |
| Utah Wild Sheep Foundation | 501(c)(3) | West Valley City, UT | $1,208,661 |
| Trout Unlimited - Minnesota Council | 501(c)(3) | Chanhassen, MN | $1,297,105 |
| Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) | 501(c)(3) | Mesa, AZ | $918,760 |
| Cetacean Action Treasury | 501(c)(3) | Cape Neddick, ME | $771,863 |
| Greater Houston Quail Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $283,574 |
| Widecast | 501(c)(3) | Godfrey, IL | $1,478,731 |
| Ukraine War Animals Relief Fund | 501(c)(3) | Edmonds, WA | $292,524 |
| The Orangutan Project - USA | 501(c)(3) | Santa Monica, CA | $363,571 |
| Chengeta Wildlife | 501(c)(3) | Lacey, WA | $923,128 |
Data update history
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Volgenau Foundation December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 9099 Soquel Dr Ste 8
- Aptos, CA 95003
- Metro area
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
- County
- Santa Cruz County, CA
- Website URL
- caoceanalliance.org/Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 81-3669877
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2016
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0269920
- FTB Entity ID
- 3934342
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-12-31
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