Ocean Conservancy Inc.

“Directors Jean Nelson and Will Martin are married.”

“The 990 is prepared by an outside firm. The CFO performs a detailed review of the 990, reconciles any questions and modifies the return if necessary. The 990 is then forwarded to the Finance Committee for further questions. After their review and any adjustments if necessary, the 990 is forwarded to the entire Board and then filed with IRS.”

“Conflict of interest policy disclosure statements are to be prepared at least annually. In the case where a possible conflict by an employee other than the CEO of the organization is identified, the CEO shall determine whether an actual or potential conflict of interest exists or can be reasonably construed to exist and how the conflict of interest should be resolved. When a conflict of interest is disclosed by a covered person other than a covered employee or by the CEO, the Chair shall disclose the conflict of interest to the Board of Directors or a designated committee. Then by majority vote of the disinterested Directors (even if the disinterested Directors constitute less than a quorum) it will be decided whether an actual or potential conflict of interest exists or can be reasonably construed to exist. Proposals to the full Board of Directors as to how the conflict of interest should be resolved will then be provided.”

“The Board sets the President & CEO's salary based on its evaluation of their performance. The Board takes into account market surveys and the organization's performance and financial position. The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reviews and approves the compensation of other officers and key employees using externally prepared comparability data.”

“Ocean Conservancy's audited financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.”

“Together with our partners, we create science-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it.”

“outreach, and our own reports and content. Our digital and direct mail audiences regularly take action to advance our conservation priorities.”

“Alliance, to implement more effective international policy and financing solutions to reduce ocean plastic. We advocate, informed by the best available science and more than 30 years of our International Coastal Cleanup data, to eliminate the most problematic forms of single use plastic packaging and products. We foster best practices among key stakeholders to create new, innovative approaches to prevent and remove ghost fishing gear - the single deadliest form of plastic in the ocean.”

“Consultants, contractors, temporary help, and other professional fees: Program service expenses 4,150,675. Management and general expenses 400,327. Fundraising expenses 305,099. Total expenses 4,856,101.”