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EIN 26-1529818

Ocean Wishes

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Columbia
State
South Carolina
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
Description
Ocean Wishes brings undersea dreams to life by providing underserved children with educational experiences about the ocean and marine life. It promotes ocean stewardship through scholarships, training grants, marine-focused programs, and outreach projects that help kids and families make better choices for marine environments. Working with sponsors and partners, it also supports community needs and related initiatives that strengthen education and health while advancing the protection and preservation of oceans, habitats, and endangered marine animals.
Total revenues
$8,069
2025
Total expenses
$10,332
2025
Total assets
$5,627
2025
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Ocean Wishes

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$317

Financials for Ocean Wishes

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,069
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,069

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Data update history
July 20, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2025
May 20, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 19, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
April 9, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2024
July 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironmentHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
209 Fallen Oak Dr
Columbia, SC 29229
Metro area
Columbia, SC
County
Richland County, SC
Website URL
oceanwishes.org/ 
Phone
(803) 736-8880
IRS details
EIN
26-1529818
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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