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Ocean Aid 360 Inc

EIN 82-3008707 · St Petersburg, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak27 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OCEAN AID 360 ORGANIZES EVENTS WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO FIND, RETRIEVE, AND RECYCLE MARINE DEBRIS AND DERELICT FISHING GEAR FROM THE LOCAL WATERSHED IN ORDER TO RESTORE ESSENTIAL FISH HABITAT. OCEAN AID 360 SUPPLIES LUNCH AND FISHING PRIZES TO INCENTIVIZE VOLUNTEER PARTICIPATION AND PERFOMANCE IN THE COASTAL CLEANUP EXPERIENCE.

Income
$385,534
Spending
$256,412
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
10.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 27 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (environment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. OCEAN AID 360 IS AN EMERGING POWERHOUSE FOR COMMUNITY-INCLUSIVE DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION, AND MONITORING OF MARINE HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAMS. THROUGH INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS, WHICH LEVERAGE THE RESOURCES OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES, PRIVATE INDUSTRY, AND GOVERNMENT AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS; OA360 IS POSITIONED TO CREATE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN VULNERABLE ECOSYSTEMS.
  2. $180,754 spent. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024, OCEAN AID 360 (OA360)LED TEN (10) COMMUNITY LEVEL MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUPS TO IMPORVE MARINE HAITAT AND REINFORCE COASTAL ECONOMIES FOR LONG-TERM RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY. OCEAN AID 360 COLLECTED MORE THAT FIVE TONS OF WASTE DURING 2024 WITH THE HELP OF OVER ONE THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS, AND UTILIZED A PORTION OF THE COLLECTED MATERIALS TO CREATE NEW LIVING SHORELINES TO PREVENT COASTAL EROSION IN FLORICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA. WHERE SUBSTANTIAL DEBRIS WAS LOCATED, OA360 ENGAGED SUCCESSFULLY WITH LOCAL COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEETS TO EXPAND THE REACH AND IMPACT OF ON-THE-WATER CLEANUP EFFORTS. ALL OCEAN AID 360 EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH RESULTS WIDELY REPORTED VIA OUR WEBSITE, LOCAL NEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLIC POSTS. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING ACTIVITIES.
  3. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024, OCEAN AID 360 (OA360)LED TEN (10) COMMUNITY LEVEL MARINE DEBRIS CLEANUPS TO IMPORVE MARINE HAITAT AND REINFORCE COASTAL ECONOMIES FOR LONG-TERM RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY. OCEAN AID 360 COLLECTED MORE THAT FIVE TONS OF WASTE DURING 2024 WITH THE HELP OF OVER ONE THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS, AND UTILIZED A PORTION OF THE COLLECTED MATERIALS TO CREATE NEW LIVING SHORELINES TO PREVENT COASTAL EROSION IN FLORICA AND SOUTH CAROLINA. WHERE SUBSTANTIAL DEBRIS WAS LOCATED, OA360 ENGAGED SUCCESSFULLY WITH LOCAL COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEETS TO EXPAND THE REACH AND IMPACT OF ON-THE-WATER CLEANUP EFFORTS. ALL OCEAN AID 360 EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH RESULTS WIDELY REPORTED VIA OUR WEBSITE, LOCAL NEWS AND SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLIC POSTS. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING ACTIVITIES.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2018.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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