The Sargasso Sea Project Inc
The mission of the organization is to achieve international recognition of the importance of the Sargasso Sea and to develop protection measures for it through competent regional and international organizations.
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Sargasso Sea Project Inc reported $91K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $90,593 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -52.7% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $163,464
- +107.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $215,301
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $91,003
- -52.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sargasso Sea Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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 $32K (2021) to $191K (2023). In 2024 it reported $91K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Ocean Foundation Washington, DC | Program Service | $35,000 |
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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 | $163,464 | $215,301 | $91,003 | $90,593 | Total only | $1 |
| 2023 | $78,766 | $186,495 | $191,694 | $191,439 | Total only | $1 |
| 2022 | $44,365 | $210,288 | $181,546 | $35,000 | 1 | $4 |
| 2021 | $15,623 | $152,597 | $158,759 | $32,000 | 1 | $3 |
| 2020 | $57,785 | $247,809 | $240,235 | $77,500 | 1 | $3 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Sargasso Sea Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Sargasso Sea Project 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 $163K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $91K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc is led by Kristina Gjerde, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kristina Gjerde
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Laffoley
At-Large
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Freestone
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Welton
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kevin Monkman (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 The Sargasso Sea Project Inc
How much does The Sargasso Sea Project Inc give each year?
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc reported $91K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $191K in grants paid.
How large is The Sargasso Sea Project Inc?
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc reported $163K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $215K.
What is The Sargasso Sea Project Inc?
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $163K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Sargasso Sea Project Inc operate?
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Sargasso Sea Project Inc's EIN?
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3229137. 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 October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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