Ocean Outcomes
See schedule oocean outcomes (o2) exists to create a future with healthy aquatic ecosystems, aplentiful and profitable seafood supply, and thriving fishing and fish-farmingcommunities. We work with local communities, fisheries and the seafood industry toimprove the environmental, social and economic sustainability of fisheries. Our workaddresses the full range of major challenges contributing to the global crisis inocean health, including illegal fishing, overfishing, and habitat degradation. All ofthese represent serious risks to the livelihood of fishers, food security, and oceanbiodiversity. O2's collaborative approach helps fisheries and fish farms achievemeaningful improvements that result in a more secure future for communities thatare dependent upon seafood for food and livelihoods.
Ocean Outcomes at a glance
In short: Ocean Outcomes gave $56K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,000
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,000
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $56,000
- Total assets
- $2,268,786
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ocean Outcomes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Wildlife Fund ($56K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Fishery Improvement | $56,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,268,786 | $1,717,307 | $1,881,546 | $56,000 | 1 | $25,600 |
| 2023 | $2,363,383 | $1,334,859 | $1,637,593 | $50,000 | 1 | $6,000 |
| 2022 | $2,746,142 | $1,995,220 | $1,498,519 | $50,000 | 1 | $1,372 |
| 2021 | $2,199,964 | $1,980,059 | $1,335,295 | — | — | $1,064 |
| 2020 | $1,678,108 | $1,946,136 | $1,913,554 | $10,615 | 1 | $8,399 |
About Ocean Outcomes
Based on IRS filings
Ocean Outcomes is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $56K. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ocean Outcomes is led by Kelly Harrell, President & Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Harrell
President & Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$131K (2024)
Rich H. Lincoln
President & Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$27K (2024)
Nicole Williams
Secretary, Director of Finance & Operations
Secretary, Director of Finance & Operations → Secretary, Director of Finance & Op., 2023
Secretary, Director of Finance & Op. → Secretary, Director of Finance & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$72K (2021) → $99K (2024)
Jocelyn Drugan
Analytics Team Director & Senior Fisheries Scientist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Charlie Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Pollock
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ruffo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Craig
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gael Almeida
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philippa Cohen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lina Torres
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Snyder
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Enno Tamm
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Janin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Richard H. Lincoln (2021–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Yong Chen (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: L. Mark Weeks JD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve McCormick (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lucy Bernard (2020–2021) — Vice President of Finance & Operations
- Former: Betsy Foster (2020) — Director
- Former: Neel Inamdar (2020) — Director & Fisheries Finance
- Former: Richard S. Jones Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Sherwood Hoyt Peckham Jr. (2020) — Chief Innovation Officer
- Former: Steve Hall (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $131K, to Kelly Harrell (President and Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Outcomes
How much does Ocean Outcomes give each year?
Ocean Outcomes gave $56K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Ocean Outcomes?
Ocean Outcomes reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Ocean Outcomes?
Ocean Outcomes is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ocean Outcomes operate?
Ocean Outcomes has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is Ocean Outcomes's EIN?
Ocean Outcomes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4901375. 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 September 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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