Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $9.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 05/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 93-0792021
Organization Overview
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society 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 12/2023, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society generated $9.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MARINE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TO END THE DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT AND SLAUGHTER OF WILDLIFE IN THE WORLD'S OCEANS IN ORDER TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT ECOSYSTEMS AND SPECIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONSERVATION CAMPAIGNS:DURING 2023, 2 SHIPS (SEAHORSE AND MARTIN SHEEN) WERE IN OPERATION TO SUPPORT THE VARIOUS CAMPAIGNS.OPERATION MILAGRO: IT WAS OUR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR WORKING ON THE FRONT LINES TO PROTECT THE WORLD'S MOST ENDANGERED MARINE MAMMAL, THE VAQUITA PORPOISE, ALONG WITH THE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER TOTOABA. THE TOTOABA IS VALUABLE AND IN HIGH DEMAND BY CARTELS FROM MEXICO AND ASIA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MEXICAN NAVY, SSCS VESSELS WERE ON THE FRONT LINES, TO STAND AGAINST THE CARTELS AND PREVENT THIS SPECIES FROM TOTAL EXTINCTION. OPERATION GUADALUPE ISLANDS- THE RV MARTIN SHEEN AND OUR CREW WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT AND WORLD-RENOWNED SCIENTISTS TO GATHER DATA AND INTELLIGENCE ON SEVERAL MARINE SPECIES, WITH THE GOAL OF ENACTING PROTECTION CAMPAIGNS AND PRESERVING THE DIVERSE ISLANDS OF GUADALUPE. THIS CAMPAIGN FOCUSES ON STUDY OF LONG TERM RESEARCH ONE OF THE MOST ELUSIVE SPECIES OF MARINE ANIMALS- THE CUVIER'S BEAKED WHALE.OPERATION REVILLAGIGEDO: SEA SHEPHERD'S VESSEL MARTIN SHEEN HAS RETURNED TO THE LARGEST MARINE PROTECTED AREA IN NORTH AMERICA TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AROUND WHALES AND INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO PROTECT THEM.OPERATION ANTARTICA: SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY HAS PARTNERED WITH SEA SHEPHERD GLOBAL TO CHALLENGE THE KRILL INDUSTRY TRAWLERS AND ITS DESTRUCTIVE EXPLOITATION OF THE SOUTHERN OCEAN.
FAROE ISLANDS: RAISE AWARENESS AND TRY TO END THE NEEDLESS SLAUGHTER OF APPROXIMATELY 1150 PILOT WHALES AND COUNTLESS DOLPHINS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Roger Fisk Executive Director - As Of 8/2023 | Officer | 40 | $184,318 |
Pritam Singh Chair And President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $155,000 |
Mimi Chang Chief Operating Officer - As Of 1/2023 | Officer | 40 | $151,862 |
Charles Lindsey CEO - Until 2/2023 | Officer | 40 | $41,924 |
James Costa Secretary, Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Neugent Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Yamasec Ltd Equipment And Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $656,047 |
Chiesa Shaninian And Giantomas Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $761,323 |
Dentons Global Advisors Llc Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $350,470 |
Astillero Seni S De Rl Maintenance And Repairs-ships | 12/30/23 | $218,096 |
Think Finance Technology/marketing | 12/30/23 | $199,156 |
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 | $8,862,468 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,862,468 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,272 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $138 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$19,815 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$49,619 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,235,946 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,680,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $302,132 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $533,592 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $158,264 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $490,127 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,300 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,869 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,122 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,737,689 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $255,831 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,597,763 |
| Advertising and promotion | $83,471 |
| Office expenses | $298,508 |
| Information technology | $87,741 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,806 |
| Travel | $507,236 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,578 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $557,516 |
| Insurance | $463,960 |
| All other expenses | $7,272 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,026,169 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $978,378 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $107,434 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,451 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $181,134 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,864,895 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $35,723 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,695 |
| Total assets | $5,186,710 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $317,822 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $317,822 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,868,888 |
| 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 | $5,186,710 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has awarded $2,680,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MARINE PROTECTION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,655,000 |
SEA SHEPHERD LEGAL PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |