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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc

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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute

Science & Technology Vero Beach, FL EIN: 591644333 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc

HBOIF provides funding and support for research and education in marine sciences and ocean engineering.

Founded
Headquarters
Vero Beach, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

Harbor branch oceanographic institute foundation provides funding & support to harbor branch oceanographic institute at fau for research & education (continued on schedule o)

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: 90%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.03%
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)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Vero Beach, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. Its EIN is 591644333. 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 $10M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 591644333. 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.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc 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 90% 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.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc is located in Vero Beach, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.

Based on official tax filings, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc 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 $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc. 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, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc 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 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

HBOIF provides funding and support for research and education in marine sciences and ocean engineering. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1975.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 591644333, 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
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Staci R••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$10.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
It’s a Gas - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Jul 2025
www.whoi.edu
Form filed
$5.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Edie Widder: A light in the darkness - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Jul 2022
www.whoi.edu
Form filed
$9.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Remembering Former Harbor Branch Leader J. Seward Johnson Jr. - Florida Atlantic University
Mar 2020
www.fau.edu
Form filed
$10.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Harbor Branch Foundation sues FAU in 'hostile takeover' of $68 million - Treasure Coast News
Apr 2017
www.tcpalm.com
Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Outrage mounts over firing of Harbor Branch dolphin guru - Vero News
Mar 2014
veronews.com
Outrage mounts over firing of Harbor Branch dolphin guru - Vero Beach 32963
Mar 2014
vb32963online.com

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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 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,611
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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 65,249
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 - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · 40 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 · 1975
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc

What is Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc?
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Vero Beach, United States. HBOIF provides funding and support for research and education in marine sciences and ocean engineering.
When was Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc founded?
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc was founded in 1975.
Who leads Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc?
Staci Rosalia serves as Executive Director.
Where is Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Vero Beach, FL, United States.
What is Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
Is Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc 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 Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 591644333.
What is Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.hboifoundation.org