National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

About the Foundation

Financials & Disclosures

Audited financials, IRS Form 990s, state nonprofit disclosures, and charity-watchdog ratings.

Documents

Audited financials & IRS filings

The Foundation publishes its audited financial statements and IRS Form 990s annually. Older years are available on request.

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Independent ratings

How the Foundation is rated

Independent watchdogs evaluate nonprofit financial health, accountability, and transparency. Recent Foundation ratings:

  • Charity Navigator

    4 stars

    Encompass rating · Top tier

  • Candid (GuideStar)

    Platinum

    Transparency seal · highest level

  • CharityWatch

    A

    Top-rated charity

  • BBB Wise Giving

    Accredited

    Meets all 20 standards

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State Nonprofit Disclosures

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation complies with state nonprofit registration requirements in jurisdictions where it solicits donations. State-specific disclosures and registration numbers are listed below.

California Registration on file
Florida Registration on file
Massachusetts Registration on file
Maryland Registration on file
New York Registration on file
Washington Registration on file

For copies of registrations or specific state disclosure documents, contact the Foundation's Finance office.