Global Orca Charity was formed on July 1, 2022, under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law (of California) for public and charitable purposes. Our corporate status may be verified through the California Secretary of State’s website.
We have been granted 501(c)(3) status (i.e., the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes that the Global Orca Charity is a tax-exempt public charity to which donors can deduct contributions they make). You can confirm our status through the IRS website.
The Global Orca Charity is also registered with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. You can confirm our registration through the AG’s website.
GOVERNANCE & STRUCTURE
Global Orca Charity (GOC) was formed on July 1, 2022, under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law (of California) for public and charitable purposes.
The GOC has been granted 501(c)(3) status as a tax-exempt public charity.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) EIN No.: 92-0492790
California Secretary of State Entity No.: 5141738
California Attorney General Registry of Charities and Fundraisers No.: CT0283812
Email: info@orcacharity.org
The GOC is governed by a board of twelve directors.
The officers for 2024 are:
Dr. Ingrid Visser, President (CEO)
Terry Hardie, Treasurer (CFO)
Matthew Spiegl, Secretary
Goals and Objectives of the Global Orca Charity
- Promote scientific research & public education about natural & human-caused threats to wild and captive orca (killer whales, Orcinus orca).
- Respond to orca in distress with expertise and resources to assist in rescue, rehab & release.
- Create reports, publish in professional journals, participate in conferences, provide literature to the public to better understand and protect orca.
- Help develop international standards for orca ocean sanctuaries.
Generation of Revenue
Donations from members of the public are made through Stripe and occasionally private benefactors support the work of the GOC through direct donations. Micro-donations are made by the public via a ‘donate’ button on the GOC website.
Remuneration and Reimbursement Policy
The GOC board members do not receive any monetary compensation for their service on the board. The GOC has no paid staff members and regularly utilizes volunteers to assist with projects. Individual board members may make a request to the full board for reimbursement for necessary and incidental expenses incurred while carrying out their official duties in furtherance of the objectives of the GOC, subject to approval by majority vote of the board.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION
The Global Orca Charity respects the value that diverse life experiences bring to our board of directors and leadership, and we strive to listen to their views and give them value.
The Global Orca Charity is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. The Global Orca Charity believes its work is enhanced when led by a diverse board of directors with diverse backgrounds, skills, opinions and perspectives; therefore, cultivating an environment of open communication, inclusion, and respect.
It is the policy of the Global Orca Charity not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, political service or affiliation, religion, or national origin.
