Marine Biological Laboratory
The MBL is a world-renowned center for biological discovery and training that is notably affiliated with 60 Nobel Prize winners. Research is conducted by full-time faculty as well …
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The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is an international center for research and education in biological and environmental science located in Woods Hole, MA.
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Mission
The MBL is a world-renowned center for biological discovery and training that is notably affiliated with 60 Nobel Prize winners. Research is conducted by full-time faculty as well as hundreds of the world's leading scientists who are attracted by the MBL's unique resources and strengths. Their work spans biological scales from molecules and cells to ecosystems. The MBL trains students from high school to postdoctoral levels. Central to the MBL's identity are its advanced graduate level research courses.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Marine Biological Laboratory has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1888, it is among the oldest science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarine Biological Laboratory is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Woods Hole, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1888 and has been operating for 138 years. Its EIN is 042104690. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $57M in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Marine Biological Laboratory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042104690. 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.
Marine Biological Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% 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.
Marine Biological Laboratory is located in Woods Hole, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1888 and has been active for 138 years. Its registered address is 7 MBL Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Marine Biological Laboratory has $57M in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Marine Biological Laboratory 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 $57M in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Marine Biological Laboratory. 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, Marine Biological Laboratory 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 83% 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.
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is an international center for research and education in biological and environmental science located in Woods Hole, MA. Marine Biological Laboratory is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1888.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $57M is well above the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Marine Biological Laboratory are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marine Biological Laboratory is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042104690, 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Indian American Nipam Patel appointed director of the Marine Biological Laboratory at Wood Hole, MA - The Indian Panorama
Keeping the ‘fairy tale’ of the Marine Biological Laboratory alive - Nature
Marine Biological Laboratory Receives $5 Million Gift from Valerie and John W. Rowe to Support Graduate Education - PR Newswire
Marine Biological Laboratory Establishes Robert Jeffrey Zimmer Chair for Financial Leadership - PR Newswire
Marine Biological Laboratory Establishes Robert Jeffrey Zimmer Chair for Financial Leadership - Yahoo Finance
Marine Biological Lab will be independent again after university affiliation - CapeCod.com
Historic U.S. marine lab parts ways with the University of Chicago - Science | AAAS
Marine Biological Laboratory to return to independence, launching its next chapter - University of Chicago News
Marine Biological Laboratory names Damian N. Desiderio Chief Financial and Operating Officer - PR Newswire
Marine Biological Laboratory Explores Human Memory With AI and Virtual Reality - NVIDIA Blog
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- Wikidata structured data
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 112 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1888
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marine Biological Laboratory
- What is Marine Biological Laboratory?
- Marine Biological Laboratory is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Woods Hole, United States. The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is an international center for research and education in biological and environmental science located in Woods Hole, MA.
- When was Marine Biological Laboratory founded?
- Marine Biological Laboratory was founded in 1888.
- Who leads Marine Biological Laboratory?
- Mary S Harrington serves as Director.
- Where is Marine Biological Laboratory located?
- Headquartered in Woods Hole, MA, United States.
- What is Marine Biological Laboratory's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marine Biological Laboratory trustworthy?
- Marine Biological Laboratory has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Marine Biological Laboratory's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042104690.
- What is Marine Biological Laboratory's website?
- https://www.mbl.edu