Marine Conservation Biology Institute
Advance the science of marine conservation biology and secure protection for ocean ecosystems.
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Advance the science of marine conservation biology and secure protection for ocean ecosystems.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarine Conservation Biology Institute is a registered education nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 911725640. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Marine Conservation Biology Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Marine Conservation Biology Institute is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Marine Conservation Biology Institute has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Marine Conservation Biology Institute is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Marine Conservation Biology Institute. 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.
Marine Conservation Biology Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (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.
Among education charities registered in United States: Marine Conservation Biology Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Marine Conservation Biology Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marine Conservation Biology Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911725640, 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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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE 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 Marine Conservation Biology Institute
- What is Marine Conservation Biology Institute?
- Marine Conservation Biology Institute is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. Saving wild ocean places, for us and future generations.
- When was Marine Conservation Biology Institute founded?
- Marine Conservation Biology Institute was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Marine Conservation Biology Institute?
- Lance Morgan serves as President.
- Where is Marine Conservation Biology Institute located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
- What is Marine Conservation Biology Institute's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marine Conservation Biology Institute trustworthy?
- Marine Conservation Biology Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Conservation Biology Institute's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911725640.
- What is Marine Conservation Biology Institute's website?
- http://www.marine-conservation.org