Ocean Defenders Alliance
- Assets
- $475.5k
- Revenue
- $470.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Founding
- 09/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 32-0065856
Organization Overview
Ocean Defenders Alliance is located in Huntington Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ocean Defenders Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Ocean Defenders Alliance generated $470.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $321.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKING FOR A DEBRIS FREE SEA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARINE DEBRIS REMOVAL: SAFELY LOCATE, REMOVE, AND DISPOSE OF MAN-MADE POLLUTION FROM THE OCEANS, LEAVING MARINE HABITAT AND WILDLIFE SAFE TO THRIVE. THE DEBRIS IS PRIMARILY NETS, TRAPS, AND LINES ABANDONED BY COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATIONS, BUT A LARGE AMOUNT OF TRASH (MOSTLY PLASTIC) IS COLLECTED AS WELL. THE MAJORITY OF ODA'S WORK IS DONE AT SEA FROM ABOARD OUR VESSELS. OUR BOAT CREWS CONSIST OF VOLUNTEER DECKHANDS, MECHANICS, AND DIVERS. THE CAPTAIN OF OUR FLAGSHIP "MR. BARKER'S LEGASEA" IS USUALLY ODA FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT KURT LIEBER. IN HAWAII, WE CHARTER VESSELS FROM OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO CONDUCT ONSHORE CLEANUPS IN HARBORS, ALONG SHORELINES AND INLAND WATERWAYS, AND WE CONDUCT "PLASTIC PATROLS" (SURFACE PLASTIC COLLECTIONS FROM A SMALL BOAT) IN HARBORS WHEN WEATHER INHIBITS OPEN OCEAN WORK. CURRENT COVERAGE AREAS INCLUDE THE COASTAL WATERS OF CALIFORNIA AND HAWAII. WE HAVE CHAPTERS ON THE ISLANDS OF HAWAI'I, MAUI, AND OAHU. ALONG ANY COASTLINE WHERE FISHING OCCURS, ODA'S CLEANUP AND RENEWAL WORK IS NEEDED, SO WE ARE CONSIDERING EXPANSION AS TIME AND RESOURCES PERMIT.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH (E&O): ODA BELIEVES THAT FOR CHANGE TO OCCUR, PEOPLE MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES, PROBLEMS, AND CHALLENGES THAT CURRENTLY THREATEN THE OCEANS' HEALTH AND SURVIVAL. WE WORK WITH STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND THE PUBLIC TO INSPIRE ALL GENERATIONS TO ACT AS LIFE-LONG STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT. ODA'S E&O EFFORTS INCLUDE:-GIVING EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, AND DIVE / BOAT / YACHT / COMMUNITY CLUBS;-SHARING INFORMATION AT PUBLIC GATHERINGS SUCH AS EXPOS, FESTIVALS, AND CONFERENCES;-WORKING WITH THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY TO HELP THEM OPERATE RESPONSIBLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kurt Lieber Board President/manag. Dir | OfficerTrustee | 52 | $69,000 |
Jim Lieber Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bill Cooper PHD Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bonnie Monteleone Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $470,783 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $470,783 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $470,788 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,900 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,279 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $62,192 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,549 |
| Office expenses | $5,280 |
| Information technology | $8,911 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $24,640 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $625 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,958 |
| Insurance | $317 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $321,216 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $77,929 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,614 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $117,520 |
| Total assets | $475,463 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,005 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $14,900 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $42,905 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $432,558 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $475,463 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ocean Defenders Alliance has recieved totaling $12,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vine Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: DONATION | $12,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Klamath River Renewal Corporation Berkeley, CA | $47,329,162 | $42,537,109 |
Western Rivers Conservancy Portland, OR | $69,706,599 | $6,069,985 |
California Waterfowl Association Roseville, CA | $35,396,569 | $21,080,372 |
Water Foundation Sacramento, CA | $24,031,910 | $14,837,978 |
Digdeep Right To Water Project Los Angeles, CA | $16,956,500 | $12,789,451 |
California Rural Water Association Sacramento, CA | $3,577,030 | $6,460,960 |
Nature Collective Solana Beach, CA | $16,094,716 | $5,764,698 |
Walker Basin Conservancy Reno, NV | $80,094,902 | $17,114,927 |
Santa Ana Watershed Association Of Rcds Riverside, CA | $6,098,465 | $4,472,919 |
The Coral Reef Alliance San Francisco, CA | $4,014,411 | $4,148,102 |
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc San Francisco, CA | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 |
U S Water Alliance Oakland, CA | $3,930,310 | $4,183,310 |