Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network
Protect local Marine mammals for future generations through quality science, public outreach ad conserving their environment.
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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".
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Protect local Marine mammals for future generations through quality science, public outreach ad conserving their environment.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLowcountry 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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LOWCOUNTRY MARINE MAMMAL NETWORK is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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