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OCEAN OUTREACH INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 061660996 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE B99 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · oceanoutreach.org
revenue
$8K
expenses
$7K
net assets
$62K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

AN ORGANIZATION THAT ADVOCATES TO CONSERVE THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT WITH A MISSION TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE AND EDUCATE THROUGH FIRSTHAND KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE AND HELP CREATE A GLOBAL OCEAN COMMUNITY GIVING A VOICE TO THE LEAST PROTECTED MOST IGNORED PART OF THE PLANET.

profile · synthesized from sources

Ocean Outreach Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to marine conservation through education, exploration, and advocacy. It operates the Lost 52 Project, which honors World War II submariners while advancing ocean stewardship. The organization engages the public through firsthand knowledge, expeditions, and educational initiatives to build a global community focused on protecting the marine environment.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Lost 52 Project
Honors the 52 U.S. submarines lost during World War II by preserving the memory of the sailors and their missions; includes educational outreach and commemorative merchandise
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Ocean Ecosystem Restoration & Research 2 activities
    • Advocacy for marine environmental conservation
      Advocates for marine environmental conservation by inspiring, engaging, and educating the public to build a global ocean community.
    • Marine environmental education and outreach
      Conducts educational outreach to raise awareness about ocean conservation and stewardship, engaging global audiences through firsthand knowledge and expertise to build a global ocean conservation community.
  • Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
    • Sale of branded merchandise to support the Lost 52 Project
      Produces and sells branded merchandise—including a navy blue hat, gray beanie with expedition logo, and playing cards featuring patches of the 52 U.S. submarines lost during World War II—to honor submariners, support the Lost 52 Project, and raise awareness.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$8K
Contributions & grants$7K87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K13%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash$27K
Investments$35K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$62K
Liquid reserves108.3 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +138.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • CHRISTINE DENNISON — TREASURER
  • KOUROSH MAHBOUBIAN — SECRETARY
  • TIMOTHY TAYLOR — PRESIDENT
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • Lost 52 Project Partner — Collaborates with the Lost 52 Project through co-branded merchandise.
  • Naval History and Heritage Command Partner — Collaborates with Ocean Outreach on naval history and honoring WWII submariners.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Experiential Education Through Expertise
    methodology: experiential_education
    By leveraging firsthand knowledge and lived experience from explorers, scientists, and educators, we inspire deeper public engagement in ocean conservation because personal, authentic narratives create emotional resonance and credibility that drive behavioral change and community building.
  • Integrated Advocacy and Education Model
    methodology: integrated_education_and_conservation
    By combining advocacy, mentoring, education, and conservation programming into a unified approach, we produce greater impact on marine environmental protection because integrated strategies reinforce behavioral, social, and policy-level change simultaneously.