Seacology
Mission
Seacology is the world's premier environmental organization with the sole purpose of preserving the highly endangered biodiversity of islands throughout the world. Indigenous people are all too often faced with the dilemma of choosing between protecting their precious natural resources and economic development. Seacology searches for win-win situations where both the local environment is protected and islanders receive some tangible benefit for doing so. Because we work closely with islanders right from the beginning, our projects enjoy strong local support and consequently lead to long-term benefits. Our ever-expanding list of projects shows that we are truly making a difference in protecting threatened island biodiversity throughout the world. In 2015, Seacology launched the largest project in its history, helping Sri Lanka become the first nation to protect all of its mangrove forests while providing economic aid to thousands of the country's disadvantaged women.
Vision
At Seacology we believe that environmental issues are human issues. When an island community wants to protect their local forest or marine area, we offer a grant benefiting the whole community. Things like schools, ecotourism centers, or alternative power sources like a water system. Our win-win approach recognizes indigenous communities existing stewardship while giving them an economic incentive to continue preserving their natural resources. These local communities are often ignored by decisionmakers while living in the very lands being discussed. Seacology continues to work toward centering communities in local conservation, with our win-win system continuing to improve ecological monitoring, foster biodiversity, preserve ecosystems, and reduce poverty across the globe.
Goals
- 1.Implement our fourth nationwide project which aims to protect native seagreass in Greece while providing coastal residents with education and eco-friendly alternatives.
- 2.Expand our network of projects protecting key ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrass
- 3.Continue to launch and successfully implement local projects on islands worldwide, provide tangible benefits to island communities and protecting invaluable marine and terrestrial habitat
Berkeley CA | EIN: 87-0495235
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501(c)(3) organization
Seacology
Mission
Seacology is the world's premier environmental organization with the sole purpose of preserving the highly endangered biodiversity of islands throughout the world. Indigenous people are all too often faced with the dilemma of choosing between protecting their precious natural resources and economic development. Seacology searches for win-win situations where both the local environment is protected and islanders receive some tangible benefit for doing so. Because we work closely with islanders right from the beginning, our projects enjoy strong local support and consequently lead to long-term benefits. Our ever-expanding list of projects shows that we are truly making a difference in protecting threatened island biodiversity throughout the world. In 2015, Seacology launched the largest project in its history, helping Sri Lanka become the first nation to protect all of its mangrove forests while providing economic aid to thousands of the country's disadvantaged women.
Vision
At Seacology we believe that environmental issues are human issues. When an island community wants to protect their local forest or marine area, we offer a grant benefiting the whole community. Things like schools, ecotourism centers, or alternative power sources like a water system. Our win-win approach recognizes indigenous communities existing stewardship while giving them an economic incentive to continue preserving their natural resources. These local communities are often ignored by decisionmakers while living in the very lands being discussed. Seacology continues to work toward centering communities in local conservation, with our win-win system continuing to improve ecological monitoring, foster biodiversity, preserve ecosystems, and reduce poverty across the globe.
Goals
- 1.Implement our fourth nationwide project which aims to protect native seagreass in Greece while providing coastal residents with education and eco-friendly alternatives.
- 2.Expand our network of projects protecting key ecosystems, including mangroves and seagrass
- 3.Continue to launch and successfully implement local projects on islands worldwide, provide tangible benefits to island communities and protecting invaluable marine and terrestrial habitat
Berkeley CA | EIN: 87-0495235
Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?
501(c)(3) organization
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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
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Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Financial Statements:Yes
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Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
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Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
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Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes
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Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website.
Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
| Score | Metric |
|---|---|
| 100% | Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes Organizations report 'Yes' to confirm that no material diversion of assets, the unauthorized redirection of funds, occurred during their fiscal year. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Financial Statements:Yes Has financial statements audited by an independent accountant to ensure accuracy. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Audit Oversight Committee:Yes Has a committee responsible for selection and oversight of an independent accountant who produces the audit. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes Does not provide loans to or from officers of the organization. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Records Retention Policy:Yes Has a policy establishing guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |
| 100% | Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes Charities are expected to provide their tax forms on their website. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024. |