Shark Angels Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 7% of its spending went to programs.
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 158 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SHARKS AND THE OCEANS
- Income
- $171,677
- Spending
- $179,138
- Spent on programs
- 7%
- Reserves
- 11.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 70%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 11% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 12% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 157% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 158 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 31 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (6)
- $12,250 spent. Meet A Shark - Led four unique shark diving expeditions, immersing 80 divers in firsthand experiences to understand sharks true nature. These trips cultivate new shark ambassadors while supporting local economies and reinforcing the value of sharks alive rather than dead.
- SHARK ANGELS U - DELIVERED 500 HOURS OF ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS IN PERSON AND REMOTE TO AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES WORLDWIDE, FOSTERING KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS TO INSPIRE ACTION IN PROTECTING SHARKS AND THEIR VITAL ROLE IN MARINE ECOSYSTEMS. GAVE 100 STUDENTS SHARK ANGELS PRODUCED SHARK MATERIALS
- EARN YOUR WINGS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - MENTORED SEVEN COLLEGE STUDENTS STUDYING MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, PROVIDING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO PREPARE THEM FOR CAREERS IN THEIR FIELD. THROUGH RESEARCH, CONSERVATION PROJECTS, AND REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS, THESE STUDENTS GAINED VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE TO SUPPORT THEIR FUTURE SUCCESS IN MARINE SCIENCE.
- MONTHLY CHOMPS & SHARK SCIENCE ARTICLES - RESEARCHED AND WORTE 12 EDITIONS OF MONTHLY CHOMPS, FEATURING FASCINATING FACTS, STUNNING IMAGES, AND INSIGHTFUL SCIENCE ARTICLES THAT DRIVE CONSERVATION AWARENESS - REACHING 12,000 SUBSCRIBERS, AND 200K FOLLOWERS ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
- Shark Trivia - Over 20,000 people have participated in our exciting and educational After Bites quizzes, both online and at live events. These interactive trivia challenges spark curiosity, test shark knowledge, and inspire a deeper appreciation for these incredible creatures while making learning fun for all ages.
- Events - Hosted an interactive booth at New York Comic Con, engaging 500 new people in exciting shark conservation discussions. Attendees learned fascinating shark facts, discovered their importance in marine ecosystems, and left inspired to support conservation efforts.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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