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Honolulu, HI

WORLDOPT INSTITUTE INC

EIN 46-1525355
Environment & Animal Welfare Wildlife & Habitat Conservation
Mission

The WorldOpt Institute is dedicated to optimizing a better future for all worldwide. The organization protects wildlife, their habitats and the natural world through science, education, and positive action, and uses technology-enabled campaigns, storytelling and outreach to advance marine and land conservation.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About WORLDOPT INSTITUTE INC

WorldOpt Institute Inc is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Honolulu, Hawaii that focuses on marine and land conservation, public education, and technology-enabled environmental advocacy. The organization operates as a network of individuals and partners that produce educational content, research-informed articles, and campaign materials to promote protection of ocean ecosystems, endangered species, and reductions in plastic pollution.

In recent years WorldOpt Institute has published project pages and outreach materials (including an educational film series and technology-focused initiatives) and continues to maintain public-facing project pages and news updates describing work on issues such as ghost nets, whale conservation, and ocean plastics. Financial filings and nonprofit database profiles show active Form 990 filings and organizational assets, indicating continued operation and donor-facing activity.

Notable achievements

IRS tax‑exempt recognition

Established as a U.S. tax‑exempt organization (501(c)(3)) and eligible to receive tax‑deductible contributions; organization records show formal recognition and public nonprofit filings since 2019.

Launched "My Plastic Ocean" educational series

Developed and released an educational short‑film series and learning tools aimed at youth engagement on plastic pollution and sustainable alternatives, used for outreach and online education within the recent 2–3 year period.

Developed marine‑tech outreach initiative

Created and promoted an 'Internet of Underwater Things' project and related materials to highlight marine monitoring technologies and encourage collaborative solutions for ocean protection.

At a glance

Total assets
$1.6M
Annual revenue
$58K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
46-1525355
Location
Honolulu, HI
Website
worldopt.org
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Profiled in major nonprofit databases and directories as an active 501(c)(3) organization (public nonprofit database listings indicate Form 990 filings and fiscal data).
Classified in nonprofit taxonomy under Land Resources Conservation / Environmental Quality and closely associated with marine conservation and environmental education activities.
Maintains a public website with project pages, news articles, and educational resources demonstrating ongoing program activity and public outreach.

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