Clean Ocean Access Inc
Action today so future generations can enjoy ocean activities. Programs: clean - eliminate marine debris; ocean - improve coastal water quality; access - protect and preserve shoreline access.
Clean Ocean Access Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $99,555
- -82.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $7,619
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $253,423
- -69.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Clean Ocean Access Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Clean Ocean Access Inc gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2022) to $175K (2021). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PF Trading East Freetown, MA | Personnel/EXP/Subsid | $33,998 |
| Other Grants 5000 Each | — | $12,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,555 | $7,619 | $253,423 | — | — |
| 2023 | $575,571 | $362,284 | $822,370 | $46,248 | 2 |
| 2022 | $815,080 | $1,089,079 | $1,038,574 | $42,976 | 3 |
| 2021 | $754,940 | $1,186,518 | $982,908 | $175,361 | 3 |
| 2020 | $551,330 | $1,005,614 | $777,402 | $157,500 | 4 |
About Clean Ocean Access Inc
Based on IRS filings
Clean Ocean Access Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Middletown, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $100K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Clean Ocean Access Inc is led by Ben Tuff, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Tuff
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julie Frost
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tricia Bielinski
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ian Estaphan Owen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Annie Becker (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Dave McLaughlin (2020) — Executive Di
- Former: Monica Deangelis (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Clean Ocean Access Inc
How large is Clean Ocean Access Inc?
Clean Ocean Access Inc reported $100K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is Clean Ocean Access Inc?
Clean Ocean Access Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Middletown, RI. It holds $100K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Clean Ocean Access Inc operate?
Clean Ocean Access Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
What is Clean Ocean Access Inc's EIN?
Clean Ocean Access Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4894628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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