Animal-Related
(D013)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Financial strength (30%)
90/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
69/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$15.1M
Total Revenue
$11.9M
Total Expenses
$8.1M
Net Assets
11
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
85.9%
Fundraising Efficiency
N/A
Operating Reserve
8.16x
Liability-to-Asset
3.7%
Revenue Diversification
99.2%
Executive Compensation
$736K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 157 similar organizations
(United States, Animal-Related, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
85.9% | 82.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
7.6% | 9.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.5% | 6.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
8.2 mo | 23.7 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
3.7% | 9.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
99.2% | 71.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
63.6% | 8.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-8.7% | 8.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
21.3% | 5.2% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.1M | $11.9M | $8.1M | 85.9% | 11 |
| 2023 | $9.2M | $13.0M | $4.9M | 82.9% | 15 |
| 2022 | $13.8M | $14.0M | $8.6M | 81.5% | 22 |
| 2021 | $11.0M | $8.1M | $8.9M | 83.3% | 15 |
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