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EIN 20-0901011

Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
Vero Beach
State
Florida
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
C05: Environment Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
ORCA's mission is to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies and science-based conservation action.
Also known as...
Ocean Research and Conservation Association
Total revenues
$2,721,398
2024
Total expenses
$2,342,687
2024
Total assets
$4,245,697
2024
Num. employees
20
2024

Program areas at ORCA

Organization is dedicated to the study and protection of marine ecosystems and the species they sustain through the development of innovative technologies and science based Conservation action.

Who funds Ocean Research & Conservation Association (ORCA)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Ocean Stewardship and Research$299,000
The Windsor Charitable Foundation$175,000
Indian River Community FoundationGeneral Operating$143,463
...and 20 more grants received totalling $911,647

Personnel at ORCA

NameTitleCompensation
Edie WidderChief Executive Officer and Senior Scientist
Edith WidderChief Executive Officer
John TaylorChief Engineer
Warren FallsManaging Director
Missy WeissDirector of Citizen Science and Education
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for ORCA

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,666,034
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$38,150
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$17,214
Total revenues$2,721,398

Form 990s for ORCA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062020-10-16990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Benedict Foundation
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $44,000 from The Community Foundation - Martin / St Lucie
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from The Windsor Charitable Foundation
March 29, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1235 16th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Metro area
Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
County
Indian River County, FL
Website URL
teamorca.org/ 
Phone
(772) 467-1600
Facebook page
TeamORCA 
Twitter profile
@teamorca 
IRS details
EIN
20-0901011
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C05: Environment Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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