Program areas at MBARI
Development of oceanographic instruments - dna probes, sea-floor mapping systems, in situ analyzers/samplers, chemical sensors, etc.
New technology data collection vehicles - auv development and enhancements, and rov upgrades and enhancements.
Study the composition, structure, ecological dynamics and population dynamics of the water columns and sea-floor of the Monterey Bay and other west coast sites.
Mbari develops and utilizes instrumentation that can be deployed in the ocean for long durations of time. As a result of being deployed in the ocean, instrumentation is subject to various elements which lead to an asset being destroyed or rendered inoperable prior to the end of its useful life. The losses disclosed pertain to losses of this nature.
Grants made by MBARI
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| University of South Florida | To Expand the Organization's Ocean Exploration and Research Program. | 2022-12 | $170,000 |
Who funds Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at MBARI
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Christopher Scholin | Board Member | $423,781 | 2023-01-22 |
| Basilio Martinez | Chief Financial Officer | $265,182 | 2023-11-15 |
| Mark Aiello | Chief Engineer R and V | | 2023-01-22 |
| Matt Noyes | Chief Engineer, R and V Western Flyer | | 2023-01-22 |
| Dave Caress | Principal Engineer | | 2023-01-22 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for MBARI
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $89,975,157 | $65,662,036 | 37% |
| Investment income and dividends | $849,888 | $34,165 | 2387.6% |
| Net rental income | $140,382 | $176,320 | -20.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-261,712 | $-3,194 | -8093.9% |
| Gross sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $233,376 | $243,648 | -4.2% |
| Total revenues | $90,937,091 | $66,112,975 | 37.5% |
Organizations like MBARI
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Cinnaire Corporation (GLCF) | 501(c)(3) | Lansing, MI | $49,832,830 |
| H. E. Butt Family Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Kerrville, TX | $298,173,554 |
| De Pere Cultural Foundation | 501(c)(3) | De Pere, WI | $51,638,345 |
| Queen Liliuokalani Trust | 501(c)(3) | Honolulu, HI | $41,966,244 |
| Read Youth Charities | 501(c)(3) | Magnolia, TX | $46,173,291 |
| Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Orange, TX | $23,940,643 |
| Para La Naturaleza | 501(c)(3) | San Juan, PR | $33,813,639 |
| Global Support and Development (GSD) | 501(c)(3) | Redwood City, CA | $59,060,327 |
| Anverse | 501(c)(3) | Cartersville, GA | $26,158,444 |
| Taylor Community | 501(c)(3) | Laconia, NH | $22,968,987 |
Data update history
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
July 8, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 7700 Sandholdt Rd
- Moss Landing, CA 95039
- Metro area
- Salinas, CA
- County
- Monterey County, CA
- Website URL
- mbari.org/Â
- Phone
- (831) 775-1700
- Facebook page
- monterey-bay-aquarium-research-instituteÂ
- Twitter profile
- @mbari_newsÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 77-0150580
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-PF
- Year formed
- 1988
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- T20: Private Foundations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813211: Grantmaking Foundations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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