Nonprofit · EIN 87-4652693
OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT
Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96821
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $292,064 | $151,101 | $140,963 | $141,864 | $3,030 | $138,834 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,624 | $70,637 | -$1,013 | $5,453 | $4,606 | $847 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $234,551
- of which government grants
- $200,000
- Program service revenue
- $58,887
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,374
- Other revenue
- -$1,374
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,846
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $82,957
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45
- Accounting fees
- $1,347
- Occupancy
- $2,310
- Travel
- $9
- Program services (functional)
- $137,240
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,861
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,476
- Total assets, end of year
- $141,864
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,030
- Net assets, end of year
- $138,834
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $138,834
- Gross receipts
- $293,690
- Employees
- 5
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- HI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Brown | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $51,846 |
| Doug Harper | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Melisa Anderson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mason Mellott | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Brown | President | 0 | $26,769 | $1,338 |
| Doug Harper | Chairperson | 0 | $0 | – |
| Melisa Anderson | Vice Chairperso | 0 | $0 | – |
| Mason Mellott | Treasurer | 0 | $0 | – |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 298 MOOMUKU PL, HONOLULU, HI 96821-2239
- In care of
- % DYLAN BROWN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 298 Moomuku Place B, Honolulu HI 96821
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dylan Brown, 196 Opihikao Way, Honolulu, HI 96825
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Dylan Brown, 298 Moomuku Place B, Honolulu HI 96821
- Signed the 990
- Dylan Brown, Executive Director
- Phone
- (808) 699-9474
Mission
Protecting and promoting the marine biodiversity of Hawai'i through coral restoration, ecological monitoring, regenerative tourism, and cultural integration
Program accomplishments
- Ocean Alliance Project protected and promoted Hawaiis marine biodiversity through coral reef ecological monitoring, coral restoration support, regenerative tourism, and community education. Program activities included reef monitoring dives, photogrammetry-based documentation, coral health observations, fish and invertebrate monitoring, educational dive and snorkel programs, and community engagement. The organization also supported restoration and stewardship activities connected to reef resilience, volunteer participation, and public awareness of Hawaiis coral reef ecosystems.Expenses $137,240 · revenue $58,887
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-4652693
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $141,864
- Income (IRS master file)
- $293,690
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $292,064 | $151,101 | $141,864 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,624 | $70,637 | $5,453 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Dylan Brown | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-4652693).
Questions about OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT
- What is the EIN of OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT is 87-4652693.
- Is OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dylan Brown.
- Who are the officers and directors of OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,846 (Dylan Brown, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does OCEAN ALLIANCE PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $292,064, expenses of $151,101 and total assets of $141,864 at year end.
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