What is Love Blue Inc.?

Love Blue Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting oceans and waterways through cleanups, education, leadership development, and community-driven environmental action.

When was Love Blue Inc. founded?

Love Blue Inc. was founded in 2019 in Wildwood, New Jersey, following grassroots beach cleanups that grew into a national movement.

Where does Love Blue Inc. operate?

We operate nationally through local community and college-based chapters, with a strong presence in coastal and waterfront communities.

Is Love Blue Inc. a registered nonprofit?

Yes. Love Blue Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS.

Stewardship | Love Blue Inc.

LOVE BLUE INC.

Love Blue Inc. is committed to responsible stewardship of all funds entrusted to the organization. Contributions are used to advance our mission through programs, community initiatives, education, equipment, and the operational support required to sustain and grow our impact. Financial records are maintained in accordance with nonprofit best practices, reviewed annually, and made publicly available to ensure transparency, accountability, and donor confidence.

HOW YOUR SUPPORT IS USED

Contributions to Love Blue Inc. support both direct programming and the operational infrastructure required to responsibly deliver, scale, and sustain our mission.

Programs & Community Impact — Beach and waterway cleanups, cleanup equipment, Public Cleanup Stations, Trash Art Projects, and educational initiatives.

Chapter Support & Leadership Development — Starter kits, supplies, training, and resources for local chapter leaders and volunteers.

Events & Partnerships — Community events, corporate and municipal collaborations, outreach efforts, and mission-aligned partnerships.

Operations & Compliance — Insurance, accounting, software platforms, reporting, and administrative support required to operate as a compliant nonprofit organization.

FUNDING ALLOCATION

As Love Blue grows, we hope to invest more in leadership, staff, and volunteers, building a pipeline of full-time careers from our college chapters and executive positions, while maintaining mission-focused spending.

Allocation

Notes / Description

Programs & Mission Work

85%

Operations & Compliance

10%

Stipends for interns, occasional employee support, chapter leadership resources.

Leadership & Volunteer Support

5%

Insurance, accounting, software (QuickBooks, Zeffy), reporting, administrative support.

HOW LOVE BLUE INC. ALLOCATES RESOURCES

This chart shows how Love Blue Inc. currently allocates resources to advance our mission. Percentages are approximate and reflect our commitment to programs, operational responsibility, and supporting leadership as the organization grows.

Your support directly powers cleanups, community programs, and chapter leadership, while ensuring Love Blue operates responsibly and sustainably.

TAX INFORMATION

Publication 78 Data

Organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Users may rely on this list in determining deductibility of their contributions.

Deductibility Code :
PC = A Public Charity

In general, an individual who itemizes deductions may deduct contributions to most charitable organizations up to 50% (60% for cash contributions) of his or her adjusted gross income computed without regard to net operating loss carrybacks. Individuals generally may deduct charitable contributions to other organizations up to 30% of their adjusted gross income (computed without regard to net operating loss carrybacks). These limitations (and organizational status) are indicated as follows:

Determination Letter

A favorable determination letter is issued by the IRS if an organization meets the requirements for tax-exempt status under the Code section the organization applied.

IRS 990 Filings

IRS Determination etter

Governance & Policies