Explore protect the ocean by advancing public awareness of the oceans importance as Earths life support system, furthering scientific knowledge of ocean systems igniting public support for a network of MPAs--Hope Spots--Mission Blue aims to save and restore the ocean. Collectively, with the ocean community, our goal is 30 protection by 2030.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+40.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$300K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$50K
About Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue
Based on IRS filings
Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in NAPA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,285,587 | $2,341,497 | $4,046,520 |
| Revenue | $3,865,306 | $1,602,803 | $4,207,180 |
| Expenses | $3,371,591 | $3,401,960 | $2,525,883 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,089 | $288 | $410 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wildpath ($185,000), The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel ($30,000), Migramar ($24,581).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Chumash Tribal Council Guadalupe, CA | Champion grant | $20,000 |
| The Kohala Center Inc Kamuela, HI | Champion grant | $20,000 |
| The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel New York, NY | Champion grant | $30,000 |
| Migramar Bodega Bay, CA | Champion grant | $24,581 |
| The Florida Int'l University Board of Trustees Miami, FL | Champion grant | $19,992 |
| Wildpath Tampa, FL | Florida Gulf coast hope spot film | $185,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Cassiani | Chief Advancement Officer | 40 | $174,500 |
| Robert Martin | Treasurer/CFO | 40 | $172,264 |
| Maximiliano Bello | Policy | 40 | $136,217 |
| Debra Castellana | Secretary | 40 | $99,750 |
| Sylvia A Earle PhD | President | 50 | — |
| Shari Sant Plummer | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Nixon | Director | 1 | — |
| Linda K Glover | Director | 1 | — |
| Shannon O'Leary Joy | Director | 1 | — |
| Sharon Kwok | Director | 1 | — |
| Gabrielle McGee | Director | 1 | — |
| John Vermilye | Co Chair | 1 | — |
| Will Travis | Director | 1 | — |
| Dona Bertarelli | Director | 1 | — |
| Vasser Seydel | Director | 1 | — |
| Hussain Aga Khan | Director | 1 | — |
| Philippe Prufer | Director | 1 | — |
| Nicola Esposito | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue?
Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in NAPA, CA. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue?
As of 2024, Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue holds $3.3M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $300K in 2024.
Where does Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue operate?
Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue has awarded grants in California, Florida, Hawaii, New York.
What size grants does Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue award?
In 2024, Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue awarded 6 grants totaling $300K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue's EIN?
Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1892969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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