Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue

EIN: 261892969 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Napa, CA

Total Revenue
$1,602,803
Total Expenses
$3,401,960
Total Assets
$2,341,497
Net Assets
$2,225,669
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Laura Cassiani
Phone
7074926866
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 62% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 112% operating deficit.

Mission

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $657,163

Outreach Education Mission Blue channels and partners share inspiring Hope Spot stories which are amplified by major news outlets, in-person speaking engagements, and the organizations growing global...

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Outreach Education Mission Blue channels and partners share inspiring Hope Spot stories which are amplified by major news outlets, in-person speaking engagements, and the organizations growing global online community. Mission Blue communications have garnered a reach of more than 85 million annually, created over 1.5 million engagements and increased our audience to over 1 million unique followers. The monthly newsletter boasts over 50,000 subscribers. In 2014, Mission Blue was granted consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The Netflix documentary, Mission Blue, ranks 3 in nature documentaries and is available to 170 million subscribers in 190 countries.

Program 2
Expenses: $69,670

Expeditions - Exploration is at the core of all Mission Blue Hope Spot expeditions. Since 2010, we have led 30 expeditions to explore and document Hope Spots around the world. By conducting...

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Expeditions - Exploration is at the core of all Mission Blue Hope Spot expeditions. Since 2010, we have led 30 expeditions to explore and document Hope Spots around the world. By conducting expeditions to Hope Spots, the organization generates global awareness, foster meaningful partnerships, and build community support for marine conservation. The organization works with local partners, stakeholders, and government representatives to build awareness and action around the value of Marine Protected Areas and the urgent need for ocean protection.

Program 3
Expenses: $651,557

Hope Spots/Community Engagement - The past 10 years have brought a groundswell of support from every corner of the blue planet with the Hope Spot community growing faster than ever before. In the...

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Hope Spots/Community Engagement - The past 10 years have brought a groundswell of support from every corner of the blue planet with the Hope Spot community growing faster than ever before. In the last 5 years we have increased Hope Spots from 33 to 151. In addition, more than 100 communities have been empowered by providing a global platform to give voice to their goals and achievements in ocean conservation. A third-party Scientific Advisory Council maintains oversight for processes and criteria.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,602,515
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $288
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,602,803

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $960,840
Fundraising Expenses $479,476
Program Expenses $2,521,266
Other Expenses $2,441,120
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,401,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,602,803 $4,207,180 -0.6%
Expenses $3,401,960 $2,525,883 +0.3%
Net Income $-1,799,157 $1,681,297 -2.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
6
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$221,151
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
2
$249,782
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Cassiani Chief Advancement Officer 040.00
Key Emp
$183,525 $0 $183,525
Maximiliano Bello Policy 040.00
Highest
$153,523 $0 $153,523
Debra Castellana Secretary 040.00
Officer
$104,284 $0 $104,284
Robert Martin Treasurer/CFO 040.00
Officer Key Emp
$66,257 $0 $66,257
Carl Gustaf Lundin Executive Director 040.00
Officer
$50,610 $0 $50,610
Sylvia A Earle PhD President 050.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shari Sant Plummer Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Nixon Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda K Glover Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon O'leary Joy Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon Kwok Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabrielle McGee Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Vermilye Director 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Will Travis Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dona Bertarelli Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vasser Seydel Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hussain Aga Khan Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Philippe Prufer Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicola Esposito Director 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,602,803 $3,401,960 $2,341,497 $-1,799,157
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $4,207,180 $2,525,883 $4,046,520 $1,681,297
2021 $1,830,629 $1,642,408 $2,340,872 $188,221
2020 $1,740,665 $1,188,230 $2,194,472 $552,435
2019 $1,903,004 $1,546,521 $1,643,681 $356,483
2018 $1,592,514 $1,169,611 $1,208,823 $422,903
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