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EIN 46-1251038

The Plastic Ocean Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Wilmington
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
Description
The Plastic Ocean Project educates, reaches out, and conducts research about the harmful effects of plastic in our oceans and waterways. They present throughout the world using artwork by college students and children to demonstrate their message. Additionally, they conduct research on plastic debris found in oceans and beaches, analyzing the makeup of these particles. Their headquarters are located in Wilmington, NC.
Total revenues
$270,585
2023
Total expenses
$248,425
2023
Total assets
$195,188
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at The Plastic Ocean Project

Outreach through art, creating art with trash with children and community members that are put on display to educate the community about plastic pollution.
Outreach to reduce waste, presenting seminars, and going to schools to educate children on plastic and the need to reduce plastic waste.
Education through research, conducting research on marine plastics and potential solutions.

Who funds The Plastic Ocean Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Network for GoodUnrestricted$8,172
Duke Energy FoundationVibrant Economies$6,000
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$5,646
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Plastic Ocean Project

NameTitleCompensation
Bonnie MonteleoneExecutive Director$18,080
Tricia MonteleoneVice President$0

Financials for The Plastic Ocean Project

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$269,993
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$592
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$0
Total revenues$270,585

Form 990s for The Plastic Ocean Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-07-31990EZView PDF
2020-122022-04-19990EZView PDF
2019-122021-09-16990EZView PDF
2018-122019-04-29990EZView PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,646 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Duke Energy Foundation
September 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
September 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
September 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
PollutionEnvironment
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5598 Marvin K Moss LN
Wilmington, NC 28409
Metro area
Wilmington, NC
County
New Hanover County, NC
Phone
(910) 616-6766
IRS details
EIN
46-1251038
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2012
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C20: Pollution Abatement and Control Services
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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