Oceana Inc
Oceana Inc at a glance
In short: Oceana Inc gave $200K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $199,863
- -42.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,966
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $51,619
- Total assets
- $62,222,743
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Oceana Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Strategic and International Studies Inc ($91K). Together the top 4 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 28 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Oceana Inc gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $645K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Strategic and International Studies Inc Washington, DC | Support the "joint campaign on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, transparency and human rights" project with oceans 5. | $90,625 |
| Tides Center (Icar) San Francisco, CA | Support the "joint campaign on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, transparency and human rights" project with oceans 5. | $56,250 |
| The Campanile Foundation San Diego, CA | Support for the center for brazilian studies at san diego state university with resarch projects related to sustainable fishing practices and affects of plastic waste in brazil. | $46,988 |
| Green Corps Denver, CO | Donation to provide resources to train new generation of environmental organizers. | $6,000 |
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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 | $62,222,743 | $34,668,686 | $45,522,287 | $199,863 | 4 | $466,000 |
| 2023 | $74,734,235 | $46,497,996 | $45,500,415 | $345,458 | 8 | $504,729 |
| 2022 | $74,617,155 | $43,967,787 | $41,500,110 | $536,790 | 5 | $8,208 |
| 2021 | $64,267,240 | $35,660,414 | $35,324,557 | $645,139 | 5 | $12,150 |
| 2020 | $66,584,495 | $36,350,526 | $33,188,974 | $479,297 | 6 | $50,336 |
About Oceana Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oceana Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $62.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $466K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oceana Inc is led by Andrew F. Sharpless, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 11 of 39 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew F. Sharpless
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$454K (2020) → $307K (2024)
Pascale Moehrle
Executive Director & Europe
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$216K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Keith Addis
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Waterston
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Koerner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cesar Gaviria
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Pauly
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Rockefeller Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Herbert M. Bedolfe III
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jena King
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristian Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loic Gouzer
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Lowell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Sidamon-Eristoff
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Rockefeller
Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Danson
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valarie Van Cleave
Director
Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antha Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wahler
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Alazraki
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maya Gabeira
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rashid Sumalia
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lex Sant
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Chemtai Hicks
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrice Etlin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Sharkey
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$273K (2020) → $314K (2024)
Jacqueline Savitz
Chief Policy Officer & Nort
Senior Vice President & United States → Chief Policy Officer & North America, 2021
Chief Policy Officer & North America → Chief Policy Officer & Nort, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$260K (2020) → $369K (2024)
Kathryn Matthews
Chief Scientist & Senior Vice President
Chief Scientist → Chief Scientist & Senior Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Kathy Whelpley
Chief of Staff
Senior Director & Institutional → Chief of Staff, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $296K (2024)
Matthew M. Littlejohn
Senior Vice President & Strategic Initiati
Senior Vice President, Strategic Mktg & Committee → Senior Vice President & Strategic Initiatives, 2021
Senior Vice President & Strategic Initiatives → Senior Vice President & Strategic Initiati, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$237K (2020) → $276K (2024)
Nancy Golden
Vice President & Global Development
Vice President of Development → Vice President & Global Development, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$254K (2020) → $304K (2024)
Beth Lowell
Vice President & United States
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$215K (2024)
Daniel Olivares
Senior Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$242K (2024)
James F. Simon President Gen
Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$499K (2024)
Diana Thomson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Sandler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mara Eugenia Giron
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: James F. Simon (2020–2023) — President & General Counsel
- Former: Eric Bilsky Sr Attorney (2022–2023) — Assistant General Counsel
- Former: Sonya Bethea (2022–2023) — Senior Director & Global Human Resources
- Former: Beth Lowell-Niemec (2023) — Vice President & United States
- Former: Stephen P. McAllister (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Eric Bilsky (2020–2021) — Senior Attorney & Assistant General Counsel
- Former: Susan Murray (2020–2021) — Deputy Vice President & Pacific
- Former: Syndey Davis (2021) — Director
- Former: Gaz Alazraki (2020) — Director
- Former: Monique Bar (2020) — Director
- Former: Rashid Sumaila (2020) — Director
- Former: Sydney Davis (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 $499K, to James F Simon President Gen (Counsel Thru 7/24; CEO as of 7/24). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oceana Inc
How much does Oceana Inc give each year?
Oceana Inc gave $200K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $345K across 8 grants.
What is Oceana Inc's typical grant size?
Oceana Inc's median grant in 2024 was $51,619, and its average grant was $49,966, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oceana Inc give grants?
Oceana Inc gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (45%).
Does Oceana Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Oceana Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Oceana Inc?
Oceana Inc reported $62.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.7M.
What is Oceana Inc?
Oceana Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $62.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Oceana Inc's EIN?
Oceana Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0401308. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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