Nonprofit · EIN 99-2539322
INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23222
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $233,422 | $49,849 | $183,573 | $188,689 | $5,116 | $183,573 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $233,302
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $120
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $40,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $4,952
- Program services (functional)
- $47,778
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,071
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $188,689
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,116
- Net assets, end of year
- $183,573
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $183,573
- Gross receipts
- $233,422
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN ORGERA | CHIEF EXECUT Officer | 30 | $0 | $40,000 |
| JULIA GOSS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT KLEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS WAYNE PARENT | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 405 E LABURNUM AVE STE 3, RICHMOND, VA 23222-2134
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 6409 May Blvd, Alexandria VA 22310
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RYAN ORGERA
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Ryan Orgera, 6409 May Blvd, Alexandria VA 22310
- Signed the 990
- RYAN ORGERA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFI
- Return prepared by
- MONFALCONE & GARRIS PC
Mission
THE INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE ADVANCES TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY AS THE FOUNDATIONS OF JUST AND EFFECTIVE OCEAN MANAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- CURRENT OCEAN GOVERNANCE SYSTEMS ARE SYSTEMICALLY FLAWED, PERPETUATING INEQUITIES AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS. WE BELIEVE THAT A VISION FOR A NEW OCEAN IS POSSIBLE. ONE WHERE MANAGEMENT IS HOLISTIC, SCIENCE-BASED, AND ADAPTIVE, WITH EXPLOITATION LIMITED TO NATIONAL WATERS UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF COASTAL STATES. WITH THE SOVEREIGNTY OF COASTAL STATES AS THE PRIMARY CUSTODIANS OF OCEAN RESOURCES, INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES MANAGEMENT CAN BE TRANSFORMED FROM A SYSTEM OF OPEN ACCESS TO SHARED STEWARDSHIP. - PROTECTING MARINE BIODIVERSITY - STRENGTHENING OCEAN RESILIENCE - ENSURING FAIR ACCESS AND BENEFITS FOR COASTAL AND ISLAND STATES.Expenses $47,778
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-2539322
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $188,689
- Income (IRS master file)
- $233,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $233,422 | $49,849 | $188,689 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Ryan Orgera | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $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 99-2539322).
Questions about INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE is 99-2539322.
- Is INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE 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 INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE 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 INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE 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 INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RYAN ORGERA.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR ACCOUNTABLE OCEAN GOVERNANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $233,422, expenses of $49,849 and total assets of $188,689 at year end.
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