We’re on a mission to save coral reefs.
By tackling its biggest threats, we will create a world where coral reefs can adapt and thrive.
Introduction by Executive Director, Heather Starck
Introduction by Board Chair, Kirby Ryan
Clean Water for Reefs
Poor water quality is a leading threat to coral reefs around the world. By partnering with local communities, we build robust infrastructure and effective community programs that ensure coral reefs have the clean and clear water they need.
9
communities partnered with CORAL to build and manage wastewater treatment infrastructure, keeping sewage out of the ocean
20
bills introduced to the legislature to expedite cesspool conversion in Hawai‘i
29.3M
gallons of sewage kept out of the water in Roatan, Honduras
106
water quality monitoring sites established across the Western Caribbean and Hawai‘i that inform conservation interventions
3,800
native plants installed in West Maui to prevent sediment from running into the ocean and smothering coral reefs
Sustainable Fisheries
Coral reefs support over 6 million fishers with food and income. But when reefs are overfished, the ecosystems can quickly collapse. We design lasting community-driven programs to ensure coral reefs have healthy fisheries while also providing vital benefits to the people who depend upon them.
11.3
kilometers of illegal fishing nets were confiscated by patrol boats in Tela, Honduras
24
fishing associations in the Western Caribbean made a commitment to sustainable fishing practices
299%
increase in fish biomass in Tela Bay, keeping coral reefs healthy and allowing fishers to catch higher-quality products
8471
square kilometers of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Honduras are now effectively managed and protected by patrol boats
33148
kilometers of ocean/coastline surveilled by patrol boats between Utila, Roatan and Tela to ensure illegal fishing actions are prevented and stopped
Resilient Coastal Communities
Resilient communities are more likely to have resilience coral reefs. We believe conservation begins with the people who depend most on coral reefs. And when they have the tools and resources they need to live healthy, sustainable, happy lives, so do their coral reefs.
19
local organizations in the Western Caribbean and Hawaiian Islands were financially supported by CORAL this year to increase protection of coral reefs locally
75
local community organizations organized to test and protect water quality on Hawai‘i Island
213
community members received reef-friendly training to be a part of the tourism value chain, increasing household incomes while improving sustainable tourism
Climate Adaptation
By lowering CO2 emissions and keeping coral reefs healthy, we help them adapt to the effects of climate change. We advance the science around coral adaptation, and then build global partnerships to develop a future adaptation mapping tool and share that information with scientists to advance the work of coral reef conservation.
2M
temperature data points were collected to help understand how reef geomorphology links to thermal and genetic variability
24
scientists and nonprofit partners collaborated with CORAL to advance our understanding of coral adaptation
300
coral samples from two species were collected in Honduras for genetic analysis to help understand links between reef geomorphology and thermal and genetic variability
604
scientists attended CORAL’s bleach monitoring training
Financials
Scaling Our Impact in 2022
I am incredibly proud of the CORAL team and grateful to our supporters. On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for making our 2022 fiscal year successful with more than $4,148,102 in total revenue. CORAL continues to scale our impactful conservation programs and science in an operationally efficient and cost-effective manner. This impact is made possible through the ongoing dedication, involvement, and financial contributions of individuals, foundations, and corporations who believe in the critical importance of protecting and preserving the coral reefs.
Every donation goes to where it is needed most. In 2022, over 78% of our total expenses were directly for program teams’ work keeping corals healthy and giving them a fighting chance against climate change.
To be in such a secure financial position with so much economic insecurity is a testament to your commitment to saving coral reefs. Thank you for sharing our optimism and hope for coral reefs in the face of climate change. We couldn’t do it without you.
—Rob Watt, Treasurer
& Support
Revenue and Support
| ● Foundation and government grants | $2,530,325 |
| ● Individual and corporate contributions | $1,610,848 |
| ● Other revenue | $6,929 |
| Total revenue and support | $4,148,102 |
Expenses
| ● Program services | $3,088,650 |
| ● Fundraising | $530,831 |
| ● Management and general | $406,736 |
| Total expenses | $4,026,217 |
Net Assets
| Change in net assets | $121,885 |
| ● Net assets, beginning of year | $3,738,228 |
| ● Total net assets, end of year | $3,860,113 |
Thank you from the CORAL team
Looking ahead, we are optimistic. We know that we can create networks of healthy reefs in a way that allows corals to adapt to climate change. We know this work isn’t going to happen overnight and we can’t do it alone. That’s why we invest so heavily in doing things the right way. It’s also why we take the time to build our programs in a way that sets communities up for success and empowers them to have ownership over their own resources. It is why we focus so heavily on strong partnerships and thoughtful collaborations. We are, after all, an alliance through and through.
YOU are a critical part of that alliance, and our success depends on people like you. Our community is the lifeblood of our work, and we hope you consider supporting these important initiatives into the future.
—Heather Starck, Executive Director
Donors
$20,000+
Chris and Melody Malachowsky
W. Scott and Judith N. McNary Charitable Fund
John “Mac” and Leslie McQuown
Nancy and Jason Rosenthal
John Whitley
$10,000-$19,999
Anonymous
Zack Boger and Arielle DiGiacomo
Peggy Gennatiempo
David Greenewalt Charitable Trust
Renee Herzing
Doug Huestis and Barb Klencke
Barry Ishikawa
Vani and Shane Keil
Anne London
Jim and Meagan Minarik
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Toretsky
Cathy and David Turino
Robert and Julie Watt
$1,000-$9,999
Melissa Aaron and James Winnard
Anonymous
Foster Bam
Erin Berman
Bruce Berning
Tony Birdsey and Dennis Paul
David Blackburn
Gary Block and Justine Johnson
Daniel Brodnitz
Joyce and Roland Bryan
Dale and Julie Butcher
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Joseph and Melissa Casale
Lynann Chance
Walter and Lauren Craig
Dwight “Buzz” and Cindy Danner
John and Sueyin DeBorde
David Demming
Michael DiRuggiero
Fred Drennan
Douglas and Martha Dyckes
Michael Eggebrecht
Jennifer and Scott Etter
Beth Fabinsky
Nathan Ferguson
The Bear Gulch Foundation
Susan Freedman
Debbie and Jack Gibson
Cindy and John Glancy
Sandra Glenn
Douglas Golann
Scott Goldstein
Seth and Andrew Greenland
Shaun Griffith
Alex Gutt
Daniel Havir
BAM Foundation
Betsy Hughes
Sarah Israel
Maria Jose Gonzalez
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Pajwell Foundation
David Kahn
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Sarah Kerem
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Murray and Jeanie Kilgour
Kissinger Family Foundation
Marjorie Klayman
Alexander Klein
Mary Kranzlin
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The Kuhn Foundation
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Ronald M. Libby
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G. P. “Buzz” Avery
Dennis Lund
Tony Lundberg
Whitney Lynn and Travis Townsend
The Nature Defense Foundation
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Kreg Martin
Brandi Martin
Susan McCready
Kathy McDonnell
Christian Family Foundation
Joe H. Miller
Brian and Heidi Miller
Nancy Munro
Kevin Murphy
Bob Nakib
Paula Newcomb
John Newton
Scott Novotney
Samuel and Melissa Obstfeld
Frank Orson
Andrew Palmieri
Megan Patel
Ashwinjyot Charitable Foundation LLC
Athena Perrakis
Kyle Peterson
Steve Pickle
Vicki Porter-Fink and Aaron Fink
Anne Powell Riley
Steven Ragland
Cox Farms Virginia
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Margaret Snowdon Family Fund
Heather Starck
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Mark Stuart
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Mary Lou Velasquez
Wacksman Family Charitable Fund
Patricia Wade
C. Elizabeth Wagner
Ann Marie and William Waller
Philip Weinberg
The Weinstein Foundation
Weisman Family Foundation
Stephanie Westhelle
Wes and Debi White
Gregory and Patti White
Eric Wichems
Laura Winner
Jennifer Woods Tierney
Jeff Yonover
Katharine and John Youngblood
Dina Zimmerman
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Institutional Funders
10% for the Ocean
Andrew R. and Janet F. Miller Foundation
Argosy Foundation
Atherton Family Foundation
Bonnell Cove Foundation
Flotilla Foundation
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
Hawai’i Department of Health
Hawai’i Community Foundation
Hawai’ian Electric Industries Charitable Foundation
Lillian Lincoln Foundation
Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) Fund
Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
The Builders Initiative
The Fairbairn Family Foundation
The Flora Family Foundation
The Kosasa Foundation
The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation
The Moore Family Foundation
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The Summit Foundation
Tiffany & Co. Foundation
Corporate Partners
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Color the World Cosmetics
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Grant Industries
Hawaiian Airlines
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KOSE America Inc.
Lifeproof
Made by Mantra
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Marwida
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Olita Shop
Project Reef
Pura Vida Bracelets
Sala Towels
Scuba.com
Starlite Village
Stasher
Stingray
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VZN
Wellware
West Marine BlueFuture
World Finds
Workplace Giving
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Apple
Ball Corporation
Best Buy
BitHub
BlackRock
Blue Shield of California
Boeing Company
Brother International
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City of Orlando
Costco Wholesale Corporation
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Expedia Group
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IBM
Income Research
Indeed
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Kaiser Permanente
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Logitech
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Microsoft
Nike
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Piper Sandler Companies
PlayStation
Raytheon Technologies
Salesforce
Sephora
ServiceNow
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Target
The Clorox Company
The Hershey Company
Total Quality Logistics
UHG
UPS
USAA
WarnerMedia
Memorials and Bequests
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Estate of Susan Walker Bagley Bloom
Estate of Joanne M. Gosling
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Tom Ehlen
William Browne
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