NonprofitsSylvia Earle Alliance Mission Blue

Science & Technology

Sylvia Earle Alliance Mission Blue

NAPA, CA

Total revenue

$3.9M

Total expenses

$3.4M

Net assets

$2.9M

Grants received

$2.5M

57 grants

EIN

261892969

Tax year

2024

Mission

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.

Programs

2 programs

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: $532KGrants: $133K

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: $618KGrants: $185K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.9M
Program service revenue$7K
Investment income$1K
Other revenue
Total revenue$3.9M

Expenses

Grants paid$848K
Salaries & benefits$1.1M
Fundraising$503K
Other expenses$1.4M
Total expenses$3.4M
Total assets$3.3M
Net assets$2.9M

People

18 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Robert Martin

Treasurer/CFO

Board

$172K

40 hrs/wk

Debra Castellana

Secretary

Board

$100K

40 hrs/wk

Sylvia A Earle PhD

President

Board

50 hrs/wk

Shari Sant Plummer

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Robert Nixon

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Linda K Glover

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Shannon O'Leary Joy

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Sharon Kwok

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Gabrielle McGee

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

John Vermilye

Co Chair

Board

1 hrs/wk

Will Travis

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Dona Bertarelli

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Vasser Seydel

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Hussain Aga Khan

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Philippe Prufer

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Nicola Esposito

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Laura Cassiani

Chief Advancement Officer

Staff

$175K

40 hrs/wk

Maximiliano Bello

Policy

Staff

$136K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

Katuvi

Communications/Media Production

$136K

Grants received

Showing 57 of 57

FromAmountPurposeYear
$201K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$46K
Program Grant
2024
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
General Support
2024
$253K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$25K
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$6K
GENERAL
2023
$5K
General Support
2023
$269K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$30K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$24K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$12K
GENERAL
2022
$11K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$10K
GENERAL
2022
$10K
TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES
2022
$1K
DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
2022
$40
CHARITABLE
2022
$25
General Operating Support
2022
$249K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$53K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$53K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$34K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$15K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$5K
General Support
2021
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2021
$1K
DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM."
2021
$156K
Unrestricted
2020
$117K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$50K
WATER RESOURCES
2020
$25K
OCEAN CONSERVATION
2020
$10K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
$518
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$125
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$83K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$10K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
$159K
Unrestricted
2018
$100K
Programs
2018
$82K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$50K
OCEAN CONSERVATION
2018
$3K
TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
2018
$2K
MARINE EDUCATION
2018
$2K
General & Unrestricted
2018
$20
Matching Grant
2018
$10K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
$3K
TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS.
2017

Funded by

$2.5M from 27 funders · 57 grants · 2017–2024

Network For Good

$1.3M · 6 grants · 2018–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$434K · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$159K · 3 grants · 2020–2024

The Baum Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2018

National Philanthropic Trust

$77K · 5 grants · 2019–2023

Philip Stephenson Foundation

$75K · 2 grants · 2018–2020

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$68K · 6 grants · 2019–2024

Earthsense Foundation

$50K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN261892969
NTEE codeU21
Subsection03
Ruling date2008-05
Formed2008
Employees8
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