Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc
Sustainable Ocean Alliance empowers the next generation to become leaders in preserving the health and sustainability of our ocean.
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,800
- -88.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -77.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,400
- -48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,400
- Total assets
- $6,969,597
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blue Latitudes LLC ($6K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $284K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Latitudes LLC Laguna Beach, CA | Ocean Solutions Grant | $6,400 |
| Noble Ocean Farms Cordova, AK | Ocean Solutions Grant | $6,400 |
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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 | $6,969,597 | $4,897,663 | $7,799,010 | $12,800 | 2 | $29,768 |
| 2023 | $10,038,233 | $5,330,549 | $7,098,498 | $111,405 | 9 | $371,322 |
| 2022 | $11,587,227 | $12,744,319 | $5,907,210 | $38,500 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $4,770,789 | $3,228,934 | $4,015,592 | $283,889 | Total only | $790 |
| 2020 | $5,662,452 | $2,662,343 | $2,853,303 | $68,950 | Total only | $202 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $30K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc is led by Daniela Fernandez, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniela Fernandez
President & CEO
CEO & Chair → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$241K (2020) → $361K (2024)
Kimberly Vallee
Ado. of CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$140K (2024)
Melissa Murray
Director of Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations Manager → Director of Finance & Operations, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $190K (2024)
Brandon Levy
Head of Global Engagement
Director of Programs → Chief Program Officer, 2021
Chief Program Officer → Head of Global Engagement, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Craig Dudenhoeffer
Chief Impact & Inv. Officer
Chief Innovation Officer → Chief Impact & Inv. Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $227K (2024)
Taylor Garrett
Associate Director of Grants
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $124K (2024)
Christina Ochoa
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Brekke
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eva Zlotnicka
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jitendra Kavathekar
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Kolt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trond Wuellner
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Eric Brisson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert G. O'Connor (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Christopher Walker (2021–2023) — COO
- Former: Doreen Wong (2023) — Associate Director of Impact & Investment
- Former: Pierre Ramadier (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Martha Cavazos (2021–2022) — Accelerator Program Lead
- Former: Ashley Pond (2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Michael Skinner (2020) — COO
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 $361K, to Daniela Fernandez (President / CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc
How much does Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc give each year?
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $111K across 9 grants.
How large is Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc?
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
Where does Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc operate?
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, California, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington.
What is Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc's EIN?
Sustainable Ocean Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4972091. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 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 October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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