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Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network

Protect local Marine mammals for future generations through quality science, public outreach ad conserving their environment.

Animal Welfare North Charleston, SC EIN 814887156 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network

In achievement of its mission, the organization's program activities include community outreach through education awareness campaigns at community events, a dolphin count that brings together the public and marine mammal scientist to observe and count resident dolphins in the area, and the kiawah & seabrook dolphin education program that is an education program provided in an effort reduce the public's disturbance of dolphins during their periods of "strand feeding".

Founded
Headquarters
North Charleston, SC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

Protect local Marine mammals for future generations through quality science, public outreach ad conserving their environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 18.42%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.7% of total expenses ($44,938 of $197,952).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in North Charleston, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 814887156. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $244K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is located in North Charleston, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network has $244K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $244K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

In achievement of its mission, the organization's program activities include community outreach through education awareness campaigns at community events, a dolphin count that brings together the public and marine mammal scientist to observe and count resident dolphins in the area, and the kiawah & seabrook dolphin education program that is an education program provided in an effort reduce the public's disturbance of dolphins during their periods of "strand feeding". Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $244K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814887156, 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
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LA
Lauren Rust
President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

CH
Cheryl M•••••
Director
CH
Christine B•••••
Vice President
DA
David P•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Lauren R•••
President
RO
Robert Y••••
Treasurer
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network This page 84 $243,982 -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
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Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
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Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network

What is Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network?
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in North Charleston, United States. In achievement of its mission, the organization's program activities include community outreach through education awareness campaigns at community events, a dolphin count that brings together the public and marine mammal scientist to observe and count resident dolphins in the area, and the kiawah & seabrook dolphin education program that is an education program provided in an effort reduce the public's disturbance of dolphins during their periods of "strand feeding".
When was Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network founded?
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network was founded in 2017.
Who leads Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network?
Lauren Rust serves as President.
Where is Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network located?
Headquartered in North Charleston, United States.
What is Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network trustworthy?
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814887156.
What is Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network's website?
http://www.lowcountrymarinemammalnetwork.org