Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc
To provide education, conduct research, and rescue marine mammals and sea turtles.
Marine Education Research And Rehab
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Visit merrinstitute.orgAbout Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc
MERR Institute (merrinstitute) is a 24/7 rescue and care facility in Lewes, Delaware, for marine mammals and sea turtles that might be ill, injured, entangled or otherwise in need.
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Mission
To provide education, conduct research, and rescue marine mammals and sea turtles.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Lewes, DE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 510403012. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $205K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 510403012. 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 Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc is located in Lewes, DE, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc has $205K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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.
Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc is classified as an 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 $205K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
MERR Institute (merrinstitute) is a 24/7 rescue and care facility in Lewes, Delaware, for marine mammals and sea turtles that might be ill, injured, entangled or otherwise in need. Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $205K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510403012, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 13 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc
- What is Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc?
- Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lewes, United States. MERR Institute (merrinstitute) is a 24/7 rescue and care facility in Lewes, Delaware, for marine mammals and sea turtles that might be ill, injured, entangled or otherwise in need.
- When was Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc founded?
- Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc?
- Suzanne Thurman serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lewes, DE, United States.
- What is Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 510403012.
- What is Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute Inc's website?
- http://merrinstitute.org