Financial Statement

Oceana is a tax-exempt charitable organization
Oceana is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to achieving concrete, measurable improvements in the oceans’ ability to sustain life. Contributions to Oceana may be tax deductible under U.S. law because Oceana is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Oceana receives support from many sources
Oceana’s support comes from foundations, organizations and individuals in more than 150 countries. Oceana benefits not only from cash contributions, but also from generous in-kind contributions of goods and services. In 2005, these in-kind contributions have included the donated use of the Ranger catamaran to document threats to the oceans and solutions to them, pro bono professional services, free software and Internet services, telecommunications and other donated services.
Your gift may be matched
Many contributions to Oceana are multiplied by matching grants from other generous supporters or employers. Please contact us at info@oceana.org for more information about matching grants, or you may make a donation here.
Oceana’s financial statements include Oceana’s activities in the United States, Europe and South America and are reviewed by an independent auditing firm. To obtain a copy of Oceana’s most recent audited financial statement or IRS tax return (Form 990), please contact us. You can also obtain a copy of Oceana’s Form 990 at www.guidestar.org.

Oceana’s audited financial statements for 2005 are summarized as follows:

Oceana’s net assets at the end of 2005 primarily represent multi-year commitments from supporters.
What your dollars pay for
For more information about how donations help Oceana protect the oceans, you may click through to a brief list of Oceana’s accomplishments or to an overview of Oceana’s North American campaigns, South American campaigns, and European campaigns.