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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$163K
+107.5% YoY
Revenue
$215K
+15.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$1
+0.0% YoY
Expenses
$91K
-52.5% YoY
About The Sargasso Sea Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc is a nonprofit organization 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. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $163,464 | $78,766 | $44,365 |
| Revenue | $215,301 | $186,495 | $210,288 |
| Expenses | $91,003 | $191,694 | $181,546 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | $1 | $4 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristina Gjerde | President | 1 | — |
| David Freestone | Vice President & Secretary | 1 | — |
| William Welton | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Dan Laffoley | At-Large | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sargasso Sea Project Inc?
The Sargasso Sea Project Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $163K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Sargasso Sea Project Inc?
As of 2024, The Sargasso Sea Project Inc holds $163K in total assets with $215K in annual revenue.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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