Program areas at Living Oceans Society
Sustainable Seafood: The Society participated in a partnership of conservation organizations known as SeaChoice, working directly with retailers to improve the sustainable seafood content in their purchasing policies and practices. The Society engaged in public outreach and education efforts with consumers of seafood.
Marine Debris; The Society mounted a number of expeditions involving 25 volunteers to Northern Vancouver Island for the purpose of foreshore restoration work. The expedition recovered approx. 3 metric tones of plastic debris and ghost fishing gear, which was sorted for re-use, recycling and landfill.
Salmon Aquaculture: The Society conducted research and engaged in public education campaigns concerning the impacts of salmon aquaculture on wild fish and their ecosystems. It engaged with regulators to refine and improve regulation and enforcement; and it participated in consultative processes to develop essential lines of scientific inquiry. It participated in multi-stakeholder processes designed to improve regulation and public confidence in regulation.
The Society provided support and direction, as well as core support services, to the Wild First campaign. Wild First is a campaign of Wild Salmon Forever, dedicated to protecting wild salmon habitat.
Personnel at Living Oceans Society
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Karen Wristen | Executive Director | $71,978 | 2023-08-03 |
| Brittany Lowden | Development and Communications Manager | | 2023-08-03 |
| Azar Mohsenipour | Bookkeeper | | 2023-08-03 |
Financials for Living Oceans Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $85,583 | $52,442 | 63.2% |
| Program services | $186,259 | $191,292 | -2.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $924 | $5 | 18380% |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $272,766 | $243,739 | 11.9% |
Organizations like Living Oceans Society
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Montana Audubon | 501(c)(3) | Helena, MT | $1,203,558 |
| Marin Conservation League | 501(c)(3) | San Rafael, CA | $466,782 |
| Indiana Forest Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $787,595 |
| Putah Creek Council | 501(c)(3) | Winters, CA | $635,272 |
| Conservation Nebraska | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $565,701 |
| Friends of the Blue Hills Charitable Trust | 501(c)(3) | Milton, MA | $268,196 |
| Comal County Conservation Alliance | 501(c)(3) | New Braunfels, TX | $133,236 |
| Us S for Belize Foundation for Res | 501(c)(3) | Gainesville, FL | $731,501 |
| Unite the Parks | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $124,905 |
| Wild Ones Natural Landscapers | 501(c)(3) | Neenah, WI | $781,795 |
Data update history
August 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
February 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 17, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- Unit 7-650 Clyde Ave
- Canada, 00000
- Website URL
- livingoceans.org/
- Phone
- (604) 696-5044
- Facebook page
- livingoceans
- Twitter profile
- @living_oceans
IRS details
- EIN
- 98-0567045
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1998
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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