EIN 94-1719649

Marine Science Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
43
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
Description
Marine Science Institute educates and inspires responsibility for the environment via interdisciplinary science education, summer camp, and land programs.
Total revenues
$2,372,254
2022
Total expenses
$1,891,987
2022
Total assets
$3,320,388
2022
Num. employees
43
2022

Program areas at Marine Science Institute

Discovery voyage - this program primarily consists of four hour expeditions of the san francisco bay aboard the 90-foot research vessel, the r.v. Robert g. brownlee and discover the life in the estuary and how we are connected to it. Students rotate through 3 or 4 stations using scientific methods and equipment to examine different types of life.
Land programs - these programs consist of a variety of indoor and outdoor educational activities that take place at our facilities in redwood city, school campuses, and other locations. Students learn about local Marine environments and the organisms that live in them through a combination of hands-on investigation and inquiry-based learning activities. They interact with artifacts and live animals while developing teamwork and critical thinking skills.
Marine camp - this is a summer day camp for children that runs for 9 weeks, 5 days/week, and 7 hours/day from june to august. Campers sign-up for weekly sessions. This program develops campers curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about, and caring for, the environment. Led by our experienced Science instructors, campers discover local habitats and animals at our redwood city site and through field trips across the bay area, including a day-long trip aboard our research vessel, therobert g. brownlee.

Who funds Marine Science Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
David and Lucile Packard FoundationLocal Grantmaking$100,000
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$55,825
Network for GoodUnrestricted$52,176
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Marine Science Institute

NameTitleCompensation
David LeeChief Financial Officer$62,595
Marilou SeiffExecutive Director$96,750
Karen Peluso-GalavizHead of Program Department Ship Program Manager
Jodi StewartProgram Manager
Jenna NguyenInstitutional Funding Manager
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Marine Science Institute

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,118,045
Program services$1,264,832
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-10,623
Total revenues$2,372,254

Form 990s for Marine Science Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-082022-07-12990View PDF
2020-082021-04-06990View PDF
2019-082021-04-05990View PDF
2018-082019-03-15990View PDF
2017-082018-01-18990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Marine Conservation InstituteSeattle, WA$1,297,931
Project OceanologyGroton, CT$1,726,047
Oceanic InstituteWaimanalo, HI$2,976,473
The Ember AllianceLoveland, CO$680,289
Consortium for Ocean LeadershipWashington, DC$4,673,668
MassBioEdCambridge, MA$2,337,731
Ocean InstituteDana Point, CA$4,036,794
Mount St Helens InstituteAmboy, WA$983,320
Data update history
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Parks California
January 23, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 15, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
September 28, 2021
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $30,775 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
Nonprofit Types
CampsSocial advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
500 Discovery Pkwy
Redwood City, CA 94063
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Mateo County, CA
Website URL
sfbaymsi.org/ 
Phone
(650) 364-2760
Facebook page
marinescienceinstitute 
Twitter profile
@sfbaymsi 
IRS details
EIN
94-1719649
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1970
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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