EIN 27-2691376

Ocean Exchange

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The organization's core functions are conducting annual searches for best-in-class solutions to the ocean-related challenges identified by the board of governors, publicizing and implementing events related to mankind's relationship with the Ocean and...
Also known as...
Savannah Ocean Exchange
Total revenues
$811,877
2022
Total expenses
$867,554
2022
Total assets
$70,196
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at Ocean Exchange

The annual Exchange event showcases ten solutions, generated from an annual global call for solutions, highlighting different perspectives and approaches. Each year, individuals and organizations from diverse fields with expertise managing global issues meet in savannah, Georgia. The world-class solutions are presented on the focus selected for the current year. The navigator award is awarded to the best solution presented. Attendees work for twelve months to advance the adoption of the ten solutions around the globe. The advisory board of governors of the organization selects the recipient of the award according to strict criteria in the areas of feasibility, impact, readiness for execution, and environmental friendliness.
The annual Exchange event showcases ten solutions, generated from an annual global call for solutions, highlighting different perspectives and approaches. Each year, individuals and organizations from diverse fields with expertise managing global issues meet in savannah, Georgia. The world-class solutions are presented on the focus selected for the current year. The navigator award is awarded to the best solution presented. Attendees work for twelve months to advance the adoption of the ten solutions around the globe. The advisory board of governors of the organization selects the recipient of the award according to strict criteria in the areas of feasibility, impact, readiness for execution, and environmental friendliness.

Grants made by Ocean Exchange

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
GreenBlueOcean Conservation$10,000

Who funds Ocean Exchange

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$500,000
The Littlejohn Family FoundationTo Help Accelerate the Adoption of Innovative Solutions From Start Up Companies, All in Support of Healthy Oceans, Resilient Coastlines, and Sustainable Shipping.$100,000
Guy Harvey Ocean Fund Guy Harvey FoundationCollegiate Innovation Award and Student Travel$11,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Ocean Exchange

NameTitleCompensation
Phil PurcellCEO and President, Marine Industries Association of South Florida$0
Dave SobeckExecutive Vice President with Carollo Engineers, Inc
Alys SpillmanDigital Media Director
Susan ZellersProgram Director
Millicent PittsPast Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director$75,000
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Ocean Exchange

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$776,770
Program services$34,876
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$231
Total revenues$811,877

Form 990s for Ocean Exchange

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Littlejohn Family Foundation
April 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Littlejohn Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
480 Butler Ave
Savannah, GA 31406
Metro area
Savannah, GA
County
Chatham County, GA
Website URL
oceanexchange.org/ 
Phone
(912) 660-4696
IRS details
EIN
27-2691376
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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