OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT MARINE LIFE IN THE GULF OF MAINE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND INSPIRING ACTION. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE STUDYING MARINE LIFE OFF THE NH COAST, CONDUCTING OVER 200 COMMUNITY BEACH CLEANUPS EACH YEAR, RUNNING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT OUR BLUE OCEAN DISCOVERY CENTER IN HAMPTON BEACH NH AND CONDUCTING INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND GROUPS THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $78k $86k |
Director of Research Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $56k $62k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,692 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION received $78,096 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION equaled 20% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BLUE OCEAN SOCIETY FOR MARINE CONSERVATION reported $484k in total revenue and $385k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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