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New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc

To conduct basic research about the oceans.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc

This project continues evaluation of the role of continental shelf sediments in supplying dissolved iron to the oceans. No funds were received for this project. This project was to explore aspects of ocean acidification in the Gulf of Maine. 1 person benefitted. Initial investigations were begun to evaluate some impacts of climate changes on key species in the Gulf of Maine. No funds were received for this project.

Headquarters
Brunswick, ME
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

To conduct basic research about the oceans.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U21
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 10%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.10
Program expenses$0.10 ($2,108)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Brunswick, ME, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 472405251. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $20K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc is located in Brunswick, ME, United States.

Based on official tax filings, New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc has $20K in annual revenue. It allocates 10% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 55% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc 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 micro organization. It has $20K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc. 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.

New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 10% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 55%. Visit the New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

This project continues evaluation of the role of continental shelf sediments in supplying dissolved iron to the oceans. No funds were received for this project. This project was to explore aspects of ocean acidification in the Gulf of Maine. 1 person benefitted. Initial investigations were begun to evaluate some impacts of climate changes on key species in the Gulf of Maine. No funds were received for this project. New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 10% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 55%. Its annual revenue of $20K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472405251, 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
$10K-$100K
10% 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, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JO
John P Christensen
Chair of Board of Directors

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

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Eri Y H••••••
Secretary of Board of Directors
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John P C••••••••••
Senior Researcher
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Melaine C•••••••••••••••••••
Secretary of Board of Directors.
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Richard W L••••••
Member of the Board of Directors.
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc This page 86 $19,982 10%
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 19 disclosed in the public registry.

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc

What is New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc?
New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brunswick, United States. This project continues evaluation of the role of continental shelf sediments in supplying dissolved iron to the oceans. No funds were received for this project. This project was to explore aspects of ocean acidification in the Gulf of Maine. 1 person benefitted. Initial investigations were begun to evaluate some impacts of climate changes on key species in the Gulf of Maine. No funds were received for this project.
Who leads New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc?
John P Christensen serves as Chair of Board of Directors.
Where is New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc located?
Headquartered in Brunswick, United States.
What is New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 10% of expenses go to program services.
Is New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc trustworthy?
New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 472405251.
What is New England Oceanographic Laboratory Inc's website?
https://newenglandoceanlab.org