2025-11-14T12:27:34-00:00 2024-12-31 208607398 DAS Unlimited Inc 3908 Ellis Street Capitol Heights MD 20743 990 2024-01-01 261892969 Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue SYLV 7074926866 PO Box 6882 Napa CA 94581 Kate Killerlain Morrison Managing Dir 7074926866 2025-11-14 true true Tamika L Washington P00857139 3015684430 2025-11-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kate Killerlain Morrison PO Box 6882 Napa CA 94581 3865306 false X www.missionblue.org X 2008 CA Mission Blue inspires action to explore and protect the ocean through a global network of Hope Spots, advancing science, community leadership, and policies to protect 30 of the ocean by 2030. 7 7 8 0 1715600 3857051 36800 7166 288 1089 0 1752688 3865306 923046 847766 0 960842 1132794 0 503260 1493947 1391031 3377835 3371591 -1625147 493715 2516189 3285587 116511 384528 2399678 2901059 X 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. false false 853318 442578 Hope Spot Program Mission Blue designates and supports ecologically significant ocean regions known as Hope Spots to promote marine conservation and community-led protection. Hope Spots are nominated by local scientists and advocates, then supported through capacity building, communications, science tools, and partnerships that drive measurable conservation outcomes. As of 2025, the Hope Spot Network includes 167 sites across 115 countries, spanning approximately 58 million square kilometers of ocean. 532117 133340 The Science and Exploration Program strengthens Mission Blues data-driven conservation work. Through partnerships with Esri, universities, and research institutions, the program uses GIS technology, environmental DNA eDNA, and field expeditions to map biodiversity, track ocean health, and inform protection strategies. This science underpins Hope Spot designations, policy advocacy, and management planning. The program also hosts scientific workshops and supports data integration for the global Hope Spot Network. 618058 185000 Communications, Education, and Advocacy Mission Blue raises global awareness of ocean conservation through storytelling, film, digital campaigns, and public events featuring Dr. Sylvia Earle and Hope Spot Champions. The organization engages millions worldwide through media partnerships, social platforms, and educational outreach to inspire behavioral change and support for marine protection. Mission Blue also participates in international policy forums such as the UN Ocean Conference and COP meetings to elevate the oceans role in climate action. 546655 86848 2550148 true true false false false false false false false false true true false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false true false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true 14 0 8 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X The Organization 7074926866 PO Box 6882 Napa CA 94581 Laura Cassiani Chief Advancement Officer 040.00 X 174500 0 6141 Robert Martin Treasurer/CFO 040.00 X X 172264 0 1828 Maximiliano Bello Policy 040.00 X 136217 0 2199 Debra Castellana Secretary 040.00 X 99750 0 1058 Sylvia A Earle PhD President 050.00 X X 0 0 0 Shari Sant Plummer Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Nixon Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Linda K Glover Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon O'Leary Joy Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Sharon Kwok Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Gabrielle McGee Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 John Vermilye Co Chair 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Will Travis Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Dona Bertarelli Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Vasser Seydel Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Hussain Aga Khan Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Philippe Prufer Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Nicola Esposito Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 582731 11226 4 false true false Katuvi 16497 La Garcia Unit 1797 Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067 Communications/Media Production 136050 1 3857051 3857051 Consulting 900099 7166 7166 1089 3865306 X 299573 299573 0 548193 548193 0 446514 225600 16723 204191 0 556140 442264 113876 16889 10643 1364 4882 47100 22439 22815 1846 66151 39259 10962 15930 0 89103 3914 3050 82139 30425 30425 0 0 541627 394850 43963 102814 14009 12194 518 1297 19439 7628 3866 7945 33410 32547 863 0 17803 1780 16023 519568 454465 6571 58532 0 31966 9613 577 21776 0 0 3407 3407 22514 2681 19833 Equipment, supplies and software 40768 23820 16029 919 Website 6763 6763 Telecommunications 16764 10893 5106 765 Bank Charges 1771 835 712 224 1694 194 1500 3371591 2550148 318183 503260 2048339 2229860 26052 26062 149885 717314 21572 30889 37783 25698 9206 12085 59120 67387 200370 200390 1645 1600 2516189 3285587 116511 384528 116511 384528 X 2037449 1938530 362229 962529 2399678 2901059 2516189 3285587 493715 7666 X false true X false false X 1628050 1645017 4198086 1715600 3864217 13050970 1628050 1645017 4198086 1715600 3864217 13050970 6199098 6851872 4865 34837 410 288 1089 41489 13092459 0.52330 0.53680 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 35011 22928 12083 2772 2770 2 12085 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Certificate of Deposit 200390 F 200390 Federal income taxes 3872973 7667 7667 3865306 3865306 3371591 3371591 3371591 true Central America and the Caribbean grantmaking grants to recipients 20000 East Asia and the Pacific grantmaking grants to recipients 61000 Middle East and North Africa grantmaking grants to recipients 156182 South America grantmaking grants to recipients 161681 South Asia grantmaking grants to recipients 19995 Sub-Saharan Africa grantmaking grants to recipients 75673 494531 494531 Central America and the Caribbean General support 20000 wire n/a East Asia and the Pacific General support 21000 wire n/a East Asia and the Pacific General support 20000 wire n/a East Asia and the Pacific General support 20000 wire n/a Europe Including Iceland and Greenland Support seagrass program 83340 wire n/a Europe Including Iceland and Greenland General support 52842 wire n/a Europe Including Iceland and Greenland General support 20000 wire n/a South America General support 5200 wire n/a South America General support 25000 wire n/a South America General support 25000 wire n/a South America General support 18439 wire n/a South America General support 20000 wire n/a South America General support 16500 wire n/a South America Support a strong MPA in the sea of Peru 19894 wire n/a South Asia Sustain the Verde Island Passage 19995 wire n/a Sub-Saharan Africa Kelp initiative grant 50000 wire n/a Sub-Saharan Africa General support 20000 wire n/a Sub-Saharan Africa Support Diving, Education Art Program 5673 wire n/a 18 Grant South America 1 14900 wire n/a Grant South America 1 16748 wire n/a false false false false false false Part I Line 2 Mission Blues program managers work very closely with foreign grantees on public education, ocean preservation and achieving the organizations programmatic goals. In addition to regular reporting, the relationship between the organization and the foreign grantees is closer to that of a partnership than a passive grantor relationship. Frequent visits and direct involvement in all cases contribution to direct oversight over foreign grant recipients. Part I Line 3 We analyzed line item detail for grants awarded to identify monies spent in foreign regions and that is the method used for reporting on Column F. Part II Line 1 The accounting method used was to include and report all foreign grantees subject to the Part II threshold. Amounts are included in Part I Column F which is therefore the total spent in each region on all types of activities. Part III The accounting method used was to include and report all foreign grantees subject to the threshold. Amounts are included in Part I Column F which is therefore the total spent in each region on all types of activities. true Northern Chumash Tribal Council 5146 Turnstone Circle Guadalupe CA 93434 841709436 501c3 20000 Champion grant The Kohala Center Inc PO Box 437462 Kamuela HI 96743 990354676 501c3 20000 Champion grant The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel ASPNI 15 East 40th Street Ste 904 New York NY 10022 521467954 501c3 30000 Champion grant Migramar 2099 Westshore Rd Bodega Bay CA 94923 822737816 501c3 24581 Champion grant The Florida Int'l University Board of Trustees 11200 SW 8th St Miami FL 33199 237047106 501c3 19992 Champion grant Wildpath 1517 E 7th Ave Suite C Tampa FL 33605 882453137 185000 Florida Gulf coast hope spot film 5 1 X X X X true false false false false false false false false Laura Cassiani Chief Advancement Officer 174500 5090 2173 181763 Robert Martin Treasurer/CFO 85006 82220 1828 3500 172554 Part I Line 4a Robert Martin 85,720 Taylor Griffith Family member of CEO 12000 Independ. contractor arrangement false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 546,655, Grants and allocations 86,848, Revenue 0 The Policy Program advances Mission Blues strategic vision and advocacy toward securing lasting conservation outcomes for the organizations global network of Hope Spots. This includes developing relationships and facilitating engagement with governments, international bodies, and other key stakeholders to promote science-based marine protection. The policy team collaborates closely with the Hope Spots program to identify and leverage policy opportunities that advance legal recognition, improved management, and expanded protection across more than 160 Hope Spots worldwide. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B A draft form 990 is sent to the Directors. The Directors are encouraged to review, comment and make suggestions. Any questions are forwarded to the accounting firm and answers are relayed back to the Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy during hte Board of Directors meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The executive committee, in cosultation with the President/CEO, set the ranges for compensation of members of the senior management team Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Copies of the organizations governing documents and financial statements are on file at headquarters and are available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday except holidays. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contractor services Strategy consultants - 107,000 HR consultants - 17,846 Communications consultants - 172,813 Development support consultants - 63,654 Policy support consultants - 48,000 General support consultants - 2,562 Video production consultants - 84,584 Design services - 21,016 Scientific support services - 3,439 Payroll and benefit processing services - 20,216