Civic Intelligence

Shark Allies

EIN 47-2097925 • 501(c)3 • Venice, CA

Profile

Shark allies specializes in issues that impact shark populations and solutions that will bring about recovery and protection of sharks and the habitats they live in. This is achieved via collaboration with many national and international conservation organizations and by fostering the development of many advocates and volunteers. More than 20,000 individuals are members and followers of our cause. Our awareness campaigns aim to educate the public about the role of sharks in the health of the ocean and encourage consumers to reduce their purchase of shark products. A big part of the awareness campaigns is the creation of visual media, such as public service announements and short documentaries that promote a positive image of sharks, t.v. Interviews, and magazine articles. Several times a year we conduct first-hand experiences, where we bring divers together with shark experts and scientists in shark diving locations. The long-term goal is to raise the public awareness of shark conserva

PO Box 102Venice, CA 90294

www.sharkallies.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

63rd percentile

9.7%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$36,250

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.8% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

-0.1%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-15%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Down

$51,477

Down $137 (-0.3%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$3,674

Up $663 (+22%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$47,803

Down $800 (-1.6%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$129,964

Down $49,822 (-28%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$117,330

Down $36,089 (-24%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$12,634

Down $13,733 (-52%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2018: $59,445Liabilities 2018: $128Net Assets 2018: $59,3172018Assets 2020: $30,281Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $30,2812020Assets 2021: $30,941Liabilities 2021: $8,705Net Assets 2021: $22,2362021Assets 2022: $51,614Liabilities 2022: $3,011Net Assets 2022: $48,6032022Assets 2024: $51,477Liabilities 2024: $3,674Net Assets 2024: $47,8032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$51,477
Liabilities$3,674
Net Assets$47,803

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2018: $152,065Expenses 2018: $95,882Net Income 2018: $56,1832018Revenue 2020: $190,678Expenses 2020: $179,472Net Income 2020: $11,2062020Revenue 2021: $167,390Expenses 2021: $175,435Net Income 2021: -$8,0452021Revenue 2022: $179,786Expenses 2022: $153,419Net Income 2022: $26,3672022Revenue 2024: $129,964Expenses 2024: $117,330Net Income 2024: $12,6342024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$129,964
Expenses$117,330
Net Income$12,634

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$129,964
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Shark allies is dedicated to the protection and conservation of sharks and rays. Our focus is on taking action, on raising awareness and guiding initiatives that reduce the destructive overfishing of sharks on a global scale.

Shark allies specializes in issues that impact shark populations and solutions that will bring about recovery and protection of sharks and the habitats they live in. This is achieved via collaboration with many national and international conservation organizations and by fostering the development of many advocates and volunteers. More than 20,000 individuals are members and followers of our cause. Our awareness campaigns aim to educate the public about the role of sharks in the health of the ocean and encourage consumers to reduce their purchase of shark products. A big part of the awareness campaigns is the creation of visual media, such as public service announements and short documentaries that promote a positive image of sharks, t.v. Interviews, and magazine articles. Several times a year we conduct first-hand experiences, where we bring divers together with shark experts and scientists in shark diving locations. The long-term goal is to raise the public awareness of shark conserva

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SHARK ALLIES IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF SHARKS AND RAYS. OUR FOCUS IS ON TAKING ACTION, ON RAISING AWARENESS AND GUIDING INITIATIVES THAT REDUCE THE DESTRUCTIVE OVERFISHING OF SHARKS ON A GLOBAL SCALE.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
STEFANIE BRENDLPresident & CEOFT$0--
ERIKA WUNCHVice PresidentPT$0--
LIZ SULLIVANTreasurerPT$0--
KINGA PHILLIPSDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Shark Allies
EIN
47-2097925
Phone
8087786740
Address
PO BOX 102, VENICE, CA 90294

Signing Officer

Name
Stefanie Brendl
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2025-04-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Lia Lee CPA
Address
5818 OCEAN VIEW BLVD, LA CANADA, CA 91011
Preparer
Lia N Lee
Phone
8186364206
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $13933

Other Expenses.1

OUTSIDE SERVICES $60800

Other Expenses.2

SUPPLIES $7518

Other Expenses.3

SOCIAL MEDIA $5279

Other Expenses.4

OPERATIONS $4079

Other Expenses.6

MERCHANT FEES $2337

Other Expenses.7

TRAVEL $1527

Other Expenses.8

PROMOTIONS $400

Other Expenses.9

MISC $118

Other Expenses.10

Business registration $106

Other Expenses.11

BANK FEES $95

Other Assets.1

INVENTORY - Beginning $36500 INVENTORY - Ending $36695

Other Assets.2

STRIPE IMPOUND - Beginning $0 STRIPE IMPOUND - Ending $1102

Total Liabilities.1

CHASE CC - Beginning $4500 CHASE CC - Ending $674

Total Liabilities.2

SALES TAX PAYABLE - Beginning $477 SALES TAX PAYABLE - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.3

LOANS FROM OFFICERS - Beginning $12000 LOANS FROM OFFICERS - Ending $3000

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