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Saving the Blue Inc

EIN 83-1856087 · Davie, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO RECOVER AND RESTORE A VARIETY OF THREATENED MARINE SPECIES, WHILE CONNECTING PEOPLE TO OCEAN WILDLIFE. WE AIM TO PROMOTE GREEN, SUSTAINABLE LIVING, THROUGH EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, BOTH IN PERSON AND ONLINE.

Income
$523,472
Spending
$506,882
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$70,979, president &

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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (science, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 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 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    54% 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (science, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $276,013 spent. TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, INCLUDING 1. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO ADVANCE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF MARINE ORGANISMS, PARTICULARLY THREATENED ELASMOBRANCH FISHES; 2. SCIENTIFIC DATA TO STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF IMPERILED MARINE SPECIES; 3. CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN MARINE SCIENCE TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING EXPERIENTIAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MINORITY GROUPS, YOUTH, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES; 4. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY TEACHING THE BENEFITS OF GREEN LIVING, INCLUDING REUASABLE ALTERNATIVES, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND MARINE-SAFE CHOICES, WASTE REDUCTION, RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND HEALTHY LIVING; 5. FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN MARINE CONSERVATION THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, AND INTERACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE WELL-INFORMED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS. TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE LIVING THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, INCLUDING 1. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO ADVANCE OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY OF MARINE ORGANISMS, PARTICULARLY THREATENED ELASMOBRANCH FISHES; 2. SCIENTIFIC DATA TO STAKEHOLDERS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IMPROVING THE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF IMPERILED MARINE SPECIES; 3. CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN MARINE SCIENCE TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING EXPERIENTIAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO MINORITY GROUPS, YOUTH, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES; 4. EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY TEACHING THE BENEFITS OF GREEN LIVING, INCLUDING REUASABLE ALTERNATIVES, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND MARINE-SAFE CHOICES, WASTE REDUCTION, RESOURCE UTILIZATION AND HEALTHY LIVING; 5. FOSTER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN MARINE CONSERVATION THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS, AND INTERACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING AND PROMOTE WELL-INFORMED DECISIONS AND ACTIONS.

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 2025.

    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 September 2019.

    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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