2018-07-18T17:06:37-05:00 2016-12-31 BADER MARTIN PS 1000 2ND AVE 34TH FLOOR SEATTLE WA 981041022 990 2016-01-01 930792021 SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY % SEA SHEPHERD SEAS 2122202302 PO BOX 8628 Alexandria VA 22306 PETER RYSMAN TREASURER 2122202302 2018-07-15 true LORI L SCOTT P01452038 2066211900 2016 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z PETER RYSMAN PO BOX 8628 Alexandria VA 22306 8987611 false X SEASHEPHERD.ORG 1977 WA MARINE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TO END THE DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT AND SLAUGHTER OF WILDLIFE IN THE WORLD'S OCEANS IN ORDER TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT ECOSYSTEMS AND SPECIES 6 5 17 507 -224 -224 5021336 6204777 0 0 -10965 -32298 3706412 2351547 8716783 8524026 406722 435380 0 0 796180 735508 0 0 435553 4800786 4837351 6003688 6008239 2713095 2515787 2867714 4599458 858804 362828 2008910 4236630 X MARINE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TO END THE DESTRUCTION OF HABITAT AND SLAUGHTER OF WILDLIFE IN THE WORLD'S OCEANS IN ORDER TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT ECOSYSTEMS AND SPECIES false false 1654602 During 2016, 4 ships (THE MARTIN SHEEN, FARLEY MOWAT, MV JOHN PAUL DEJORIA AND SAM SIMON) were in operation to support the various campaigns of the organization. 939755 143280 LEGAL CAMPAIGN: DUE TO SEA SHEPHERD USA'S ONGOING EFFECTIVENESS AND SUCCESS, WE HAVE ATTRACTED SOME FORMIDABLE OPPONENTS. IN 2015, WE DEALT WITH A NUMBER OF LEGAL CHALLENGES DESIGNED TO THWART OUR CONSERVATION EFFORTS. WE ALSO UNDERTOOK EFFORTS TO PROACTIVELY DEFEND OUR CLIENTS - THE WHALES, DOLPHINS, SHARKS, SEALS, TURTLES, FISH AND OTHER SPECIES OF OCEAN WILDLIFE - ON THE LEGAL FRONT AS WELL AS ON THE HIGH SEAS. SEA SHEPHERD USA RECOGNIZES THAT THE EFFORT TO PROTECT THE IMPERILED OCEANS MUST ALSO TAKE PLACE IN THE COURTROOMS AS WELL AS THROUGH OUR DIRECT ACTION CONSERVATION CAMPAIGNS. 1871658 292100 Dolphin Defense Campaign: Operation Henkaku (Formerly Infinite Patience). Location: Taiji, Japan. Length of campaign is September 2015 - March 2016. Campaign goal/purpose is to legally film/document the dolphin slaughter and bring attention to the world. Other projects: fish and other campaigns, sea shepherd galapagos, and outreach and coastal cleanups. 6008 4472023 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false true false true false true true true false false false false false true false true false false false false false true false false true false false false false true true true false true X 31 0 true 17 true true false true CA false false false false false false false false false false X 6 5 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true false false CA OR WA X SEA SHEPHERD 2122202302 PO BOX 8628 Alexandria VA 22306 ETHAN WOLF BOARD MEMBER 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 EMILY HUNTER BOARD MEMBER (Until 4/2016) 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ANN PREZYNA SECRET/TREAS (Until 11/16) 1.0 0.0 X X 38581 0 6240 Pritam Singh Vice President (EFF 4/2016) 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Pamela Anderson CHAIR 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Peter Rysman Secretary/Treasurer(Eff 11/16) 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Tambrey Laine Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 PAUL WATSON President (Eff 04/2016) 40.0 0.0 X X 150000 0 4391 Andrea Gordon Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X 57448 0 4365 David Hance Chief Operating Officer 40.0 0.0 X 79325 0 0 325354 0 14996 1 false true false Pacheco BPC SA PO BOX 6610-1000 SAN JOSE SANTA ANA, POZOS CS 10102 Legal Services 297915 Nonprofit Business Solutions 2701 Centerville Road WILMINGTON DE 19808 Inventory Management 257795 Think Finance Inc 100 ALMERIA AVE SUITE 230 CORAL GABLES FL 33134 Accounting Services 170222 Sipcom Sistem De Publicidad Y Com SABANA SUR DE LA LIBRERIA UNIVERSA SAN JOSE 0 CS Public Relations 163281 4 6204777 52997 6204777 0 127 127 0 2616 2616 0 0 0 32425 -32425 -32425 -32425 0 0 0 0 0 0 703841 431160 272681 -224 272905 LEGAL SETTLEMENTS 2075092 2075092 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 1158 1158 2076250 8524026 2076250 -224 243223 143280 143280 0 292100 292100 0 340350 190596 68070 81684 0 314334 176027 62867 75440 0 33820 18939 6764 8117 47004 26322 9401 11281 0 1298084 1103910 194174 243146 243146 0 0 0 839261 712904 50580 75777 255587 49140 65475 140972 286384 79470 182331 24583 172179 61244 106199 4736 0 45686 23645 22041 227047 217589 977 8481 0 0 0 0 206430 203966 2464 80661 28231 52430 EQUIPMENT 218131 207355 6294 4482 SHIPS 937305 937305 FEDERAL INCOME TAX 2450 2450 DONATIONS 25000 25000 6008239 4472023 1100663 435553 1044627 936733 10971 0 0 174514 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 129363 115659 2172 0 2022270 478447 1677828 1543823 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2753 1828729 2867714 4599458 548758 362828 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 310046 0 858804 362828 X 1553477 2751736 455433 1484894 0 0 2008910 4236630 2867714 4599458 X 2515787 -284789 -3278 X false true X true false X 12921360 3920413 6046545 5021336 6204777 34114431 0 0 12921360 3920413 6046545 5021336 6204777 34114431 2655690 31458741 814774 253881 3304 8241 2743 1082943 32870 6547 272681 312098 2076250 2076250 37585722 0.83699 0.84577 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 281505 116130 165375 1740765 362317 1378448 1543823 ASSETS HELD IN TRUST 1828729 OTHER ASSETS 0 1828729 0 0 X 8976605 -3278 -3278 8979883 -455857 -455857 8524026 6454330 446091 446091 6008239 6008239 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Organization evaluates its uncertain tax positions and a loss contingency is recognized when it is more likely than not that a liability has been incurred by the Organization as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Part XI, Line 2D Foreign currency translation loss ($3,278) Part XI, Line 4b Cost of goods sold $431,160. Sea Shepherd Legal Activity $24,697. Part XII Line 2d Cost of goods sold $431,160. Sea Shepherd legal activity $14,931. South America Program Services TURTLES 292990 North America Program Services PORPOISES 115808 East Asia and the Pacific Program Services DOLPHINS 23405 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Program Services FAEROE ISLANDS/WHALES 4924 Central America and the Caribbean Program Services TURTLES 104879 542006 542006 South America GALAPAGOS CAMPAIGN 292100 0 0 false false false false false false FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 SEA SHEPHERD RECEIVES REGULAR ACCOUNTING REPORTS AND UPDATES REGARDING THE USE OF FUNDS. SEA SHEPHERD LEGAL 2226 EASTLAKE AVENUE EAST 108 SEATTLE WA 98102 472272507 501(c)3 143280 FMV General Support X false false false false false false false false PAUL WATSON President (Eff 04/2016) 150000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4391 0 154391 0 0 0 Sch. J, Part I, Line 3 THE SALARIES OF THE CEO AND COO ARE REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOD AND THEN RATIFIED BY A VOTE FROM ALL BOD MEMBERS. Peter Rysman Board Member false Paul Watson Board Member false Part IV, Line (1) During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Organization incurred $138,320 for legal fees, office rent, and expense reimbursements to a law firm owned by Peter Rysman. The Organization also placed assets in trust with the law firm during 2016. At December 31, 2016, assets held in this trust totaled $1,828,729 and is included in the consolidated statements of financial position. Part IV, Line (2) During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Organization paid $141,667 of consulting services to Paul Watson. The Organization has also paid legal fees on behalf of Mr. Watson of approximately $298,000 for the year ended December 31, 2016. X 6 44481 FMV X Various Items 92 8516 FMV false false false FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS All Board of Directors (BOD) members will be provided a copy of the draft form 990 for approval and commentary, prior to filing. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C Board members and senior staff will annually disclose and promptly update any disclosures previously made on an Annual Conflict Disclosure Questionnaire form provided by the Organization. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 The organization will provide its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements upon request. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION LOSS: $(3,278) FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A The salarIES of the CEO and COO are reviewed and discussed by the Executive committee of the BOD and then ratified by a vote from all BOD members. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:839261 Sea Shepherd Legal 2226 Eastlake Avenue East 108 Seattle WA 98102 472272507 Support WA 501(c)3 170(b)(1) SSCS true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false SEA SHEPHERD LEGAL b 101360 CASH PAID Part V, Line 2(1) Sea Shepherd Legal became a related party effective August 1, 2016, as a result of additional board members being added.