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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
East Boothbay, ME
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U210
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1961

Mission

To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 94% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (7 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in East Boothbay, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 016006001. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $30M in annual revenue. 137 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 016006001. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is located in East Boothbay, ME, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has $30M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $30M in annual revenue. The organization has 137 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $30M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 016006001, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

7 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
128

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Deborah B••••
President and CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$29.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$30.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences celebrates 50 years - PenBay Pilot
Jul 2024
www.penbaypilot.com
Form filed
$41.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$12.9M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990
A History of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - Boothbay Register
Jun 2019
www.boothbayregister.com
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences announces Keller Scholarship winners - Boothbay Register
Jun 2018
www.boothbayregister.com
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences - USGS (.gov)
Jan 2017
www.usgs.gov

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 137 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 137 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1974
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

What is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences?
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in East Boothbay, United States. To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs.
When was Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences founded?
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences was founded in 1974.
Who leads Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences?
Deborah Bronk serves as President and CEO.
Where is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences located?
Headquartered in East Boothbay, ME, United States.
What is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences trustworthy?
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences's registration number?
IRS EIN: 016006001.
What is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences's website?
http://www.bigelow.com