Nonprofit · EIN 26-1892969
SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE
Tax-exempt · NAPA, CA 94581
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,865,306 | $3,371,591 | $493,715 | $3,285,587 | $384,528 | $2,901,059 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,752,688 | $3,377,835 | -$1,625,147 | $2,516,189 | $116,511 | $2,399,678 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,857,051
- Program service revenue
- $7,166
- Investment income
- $1,089
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $847,766
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $446,514
- Other salaries and wages
- $556,140
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,132,794
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $89,103
- Accounting fees
- $30,425
- Occupancy
- $17,803
- Travel
- $519,568
- Depreciation
- $3,407
- Program services (functional)
- $2,550,148
- Management and general (functional)
- $318,183
- Fundraising (functional)
- $503,260
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,516,189
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,285,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $384,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,901,059
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,085
- Publicly traded securities
- $67,387
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,938,530
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $962,529
- Gross receipts
- $3,865,306
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Cassiani | Chief Advancement Officer Key employee | 40 | $174,500 | $6,141 |
| Robert Martin | Treasurer/CFO Officer, Key employee | 40 | $172,264 | $1,828 |
| Maximiliano Bello | Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,217 | $2,199 |
| Debra Castellana | Secretary Officer | 40 | $99,750 | $1,058 |
| Sylvia A Earle PhD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
| Shari Sant Plummer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Nixon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda K Glover | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon O'Leary Joy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Kwok | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gabrielle McGee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| John Vermilye | Co Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Travis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dona Bertarelli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vasser Seydel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hussain Aga Khan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Philippe Prufer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicola Esposito | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Cassiani | Chief Advancement Officer Key employee | 40 | $183,525 |
| Maximiliano Bello | Policy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,523 |
| Debra Castellana | Secretary Officer | 40 | $104,284 |
| Robert Martin | Treasurer/CFO Officer, Key employee | 40 | $66,257 |
| Carl Gustaf Lundin | Executive Director Officer, Former | 40 | $50,610 |
| Sylvia A Earle PhD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $0 |
| Shari Sant Plummer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Nixon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Linda K Glover | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shannon O'leary Joy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sharon Kwok | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gabrielle McGee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Vermilye | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Will Travis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dona Bertarelli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Vasser Seydel | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hussain Aga Khan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Philippe Prufer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicola Esposito | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6882, NAPA, CA 94581-1882
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kate Killerlain Morrison, PO Box 6882, Napa, CA 94581
- Signed the 990
- Kate Killerlain Morrison, Managing Dir
- Phone
- (707) 492-6866
- Website
- www.missionblue.org
- Return prepared by
- DAS Unlimited Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-1892969 or by the name SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $853,318 · grants $442,578
- 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.Expenses $532,117 · grants $133,340
- 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.Expenses $618,058 · grants $185,000
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1892969
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,837,993
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,800,312
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,865,306 | $3,371,591 | $3,285,587 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,752,688 | $3,377,835 | $2,516,189 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,207,180 | $2,525,883 | $4,046,520 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 26-1892969).
Questions about SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE
- What is the EIN of SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE is 26-1892969.
- Is SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE 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 SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE 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 SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kate Killerlain Morrison.
- Who are the officers and directors of SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $174,500 (Laura Cassiani, Chief Advancement Officer).
- How much revenue does SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE MISSION BLUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,865,306, expenses of $3,371,591 and total assets of $3,285,587 at year end.
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