Shark Research Foundation Inc
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The mission of the shark research foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, improve public perceptions, and promote the conservation of sharks through research and education.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Shark Research Foundation Inc with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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Filing history
2 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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US donations are tax-deductible. Shark Research Foundation Inc is a registered 501(c)(3). Donors outside the US should check local rules or whether an equivalency-determination letter exists.
Shark Research Foundation 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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Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers listed in the 2026 filing, with disclosed pay where available.
3 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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#23 of 7,612 science & technology charities in the United States on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (87/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar science & technology charities in United States.
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Frequently asked questions about Shark Research Foundation Inc
Shark Research Foundation Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit in United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2024. Its EIN is 931452364. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $515K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, Shark Research Foundation Inc has $515K in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for science & technology charities in United States. Administrative costs account for 18% of expenses. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The mission of the shark research foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, improve public perceptions, and promote the conservation of sharks through research and education. Shark Research Foundation Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2024.
Shark Research Foundation 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 medium organization. It has $515K in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
Shark Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931452364. 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.
Shark Research Foundation Inc is registered in United States. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $515K is below the peer average of $15M.
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Quick facts about Shark Research Foundation Inc
- What is Shark Research Foundation Inc?
- Shark Research Foundation Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)), United States. The mission of the shark research foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, improve public perceptions, and promote the conservation of sharks through research and education.
- When was Shark Research Foundation Inc founded?
- Shark Research Foundation Inc was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Shark Research Foundation Inc?
- Neil Hammerschlag serves as Executive Director And Treasurer.
- Where is Shark Research Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in United States.
- What is Shark Research Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is $515,316. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shark Research Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Shark Research Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Shark Research Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 931452364.
- What is Shark Research Foundation Inc's website?
- https://sharkresearch.org/
- Are donations to Shark Research Foundation Inc tax-deductible?
- Yes. Shark Research Foundation Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so donations from US taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.