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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
89/100 · methodology

About Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

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

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
Science & Technology · NTEE U210
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

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. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. 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)). 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.

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $30M is well above the peer average of $14M.

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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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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Leadership

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Deborah Bronk
President and CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Arthur M•••••••
Trustee
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Barbara B••••••
Director
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Benjamin T••••••
VP Education & Research
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Beth O•••••
VP for Research/Senior Res
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Bill B••••••
Chair
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Craig M•••
Director
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David E••••••
Senior Research Scientist
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David F•••••
Senior Research Scientist
DA
David W••••
CFO/VP for Administration
DE
Deborah B••••
President & CEO
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Dimitri M••••••
Trustee
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Edwin T••••••• P••
Director
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James M••••••
VP Research & Administrati
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Jennifer C•••••••
VP Strategic Alliances and Advancement
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Joaquin M•••••••
Senior Research Scientist
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John L H•••
Director
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Jon B••••••
Director
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Judith K••••• P••
Director
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Kimberly H••••••• P••
Director
MA
Marion F•••••
Trustee
MA
Marion H•••••
Director
MA
Mark A•••••
Director
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Michael C•••••••
Director
MI
Michael L••••
Senior Research Scientist
NI
Nick R•••••
Senior Research Scientist
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$29.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$30.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$41.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$20.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$19.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$13.8M revenue
FY2020
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Form filed
$12.9M revenue
FY2019
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences This page 89 $29.7 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 million -
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc 89 $53.9 million -

Sources and verification

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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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

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, United States.
What is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences trustworthy?
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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