2024-11-15T11:53:34-00:00 2023-12-31 208607398 DAS Unlimited Inc 3908 Ellis Street Capitol Heights MD 20743 990 2023-01-01 261892969 Sylvia Earle AllianceMission Blue SYLV 7074926866 PO Box 6882 Napa CA 94581 Laura Cassiani Chief Advancement Officer 7074926866 2024-11-15 true Tamika L Washington P00857139 3015684430 2024-11-15 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Laura Cassiani PO Box 6882 Napa CA 94581 1602803 false X www.missionblue.org X 2008 CA To explore and protect the ocean through research, exploration, and advocacy. 12 12 6 0 4198086 1602515 8681 0 410 288 3 0 4207180 1602803 58800 0 0 812485 960840 0 479476 1654598 2441120 2525883 3401960 1681297 -1799157 4046520 2341497 42120 115828 4004400 2225669 X Explore protect the ocean by advancing public awareness of the oceans importance as Earths life support system, furthering scientific knowledge of ocean systems igniting public support for a network of MPAs--Hope Spots--Mission Blue aims to save and restore the ocean. Collectively, with the ocean community, our goal is 30 protection by 2030. false false 657163 Outreach Education Mission Blue channels and partners share inspiring Hope Spot stories which are amplified by major news outlets, in-person speaking engagements, and the organizations growing global online community. Mission Blue communications have garnered a reach of more than 85 million annually, created over 1.5 million engagements and increased our audience to over 1 million unique followers. The monthly newsletter boasts over 50,000 subscribers. In 2014, Mission Blue was granted consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The Netflix documentary, Mission Blue, ranks 3 in nature documentaries and is available to 170 million subscribers in 190 countries. 69670 Expeditions - Exploration is at the core of all Mission Blue Hope Spot expeditions. Since 2010, we have led 30 expeditions to explore and document Hope Spots around the world. By conducting expeditions to Hope Spots, the organization generates global awareness, foster meaningful partnerships, and build community support for marine conservation. The organization works with local partners, stakeholders, and government representatives to build awareness and action around the value of Marine Protected Areas and the urgent need for ocean protection. 651557 Hope Spots/Community Engagement - The past 10 years have brought a groundswell of support from every corner of the blue planet with the Hope Spot community growing faster than ever before. In the last 5 years we have increased Hope Spots from 33 to 151. In addition, more than 100 communities have been empowered by providing a global platform to give voice to their goals and achievements in ocean conservation. A third-party Scientific Advisory Council maintains oversight for processes and criteria. 1142876 2521266 true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 6 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X Laura Cassiani 7074926866 PO Box 6882 Napa CA 94581 Laura Cassiani Chief Advancement Officer 040.00 X 183525 0 0 Maximiliano Bello Policy 040.00 X 153523 0 0 Debra Castellana Secretary 040.00 X 104284 0 0 Robert Martin Treasurer/CFO 040.00 X X 66257 0 0 Carl Gustaf Lundin Executive Director 040.00 X X 50610 0 0 Sylvia A Earle PhD President 050.00 X X 0 0 0 Shari Sant Plummer Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Nixon Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Linda K Glover Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon O'leary Joy Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Sharon Kwok Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Gabrielle McGee Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 John Vermilye Director 001.00 X X 0 0 0 Will Travis Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Dona Bertarelli Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Vasser Seydel Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Hussain Aga Khan Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Philippe Prufer Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Nicola Esposito Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 558199 3 true true false Katuvi 16497 La Garcia Unit 1797 Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067 Communications/Media Production 109118 1 1602515 1602515 288 1602803 0 0 0 0 221151 50610 66257 104284 0 647634 439414 66868 141352 0 37667 18548 18788 331 54388 25221 11455 17712 0 111834 15697 96137 45243 5244 39999 0 0 552588 452622 11002 88964 21574 15888 3760 1926 53158 24226 20789 8143 24000 24000 0 16038 1733 14305 570680 431454 36576 102650 0 30389 16511 5344 8534 0 0 3390 339 3051 4107 1063 3044 Expedition/Program Expenses 981984 977753 4231 Website 4245 4245 Telecommunications 14469 10804 2932 733 Bank Charges 6250 5060 911 279 1171 834 337 3401960 2521266 401218 479476 3651376 2048708 143896 24329 21249 5297 3080 238788 259490 7163 30219 4046520 2341497 42120 115828 42120 115828 X 2004400 225669 2000000 2000000 4004400 2225669 4046520 2341497 -1799157 20424 2 X false true X false false X 1867277 1628050 1645017 4198086 1602515 10940945 1867277 1628050 1645017 4198086 1602515 10940945 10940945 4781 4865 34837 410 288 45181 10986126 0.99590 0.99840 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false 21557 18602 2955 2772 2647 125 3080 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Publicly traded securities 59120 Other Securities 200370 259490 Federal income taxes false false false false false false Carl Gustaf Lundin Executive Director Laura Cassiani Chief Advancement Officer Maximiliano Bello Policy Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 811,729, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Policy - The policy program provides strategic vision and advice towards securing conservation objectives for Mission Blues Hope Spots. This includes developing relationships and facilitating engagement opportunities with governments and relevant stakeholders around the world. The policy team works closely with the Hope Spots team to leverage polcy opportunities ensuring protection advances throughout the global network of 160 sites. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 331,147, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Science - Led by Dr. Sylvia Earler and Mission Blue Chief Scientist, Dr. Tessa Hempson in collaboration with ESRI, Mission Blues science program aims to build a scientific repository, a digital mapping hub that integrates cutting-edge ocean science data with information gathered from our Hope Spot Champions. This tool will play a pivotal role in helping local communities and governments assess ocean health and work toward achieving full protection for their marine areas. The repository currently includes data on ocean temperature, acidification, and species with plans to expand its capabilities moving into 2025 and beyond. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B A draft form 990 is sent to the Directors. The Directors are encouraged to review, comment and make suggestions. Any questions are forwarded to the accounting firm and answers are relayed back to the Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy during hte Board of Directors meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The executive committee, in cosultation with the President/CEO, set the ranges for compensation of members of the senior management team Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Copies of the organizations governing documents and financial statements are on file at headquarters and are available during normal business hours, Monday through Friday except holidays.