EIN 59-1308004

Perry Institute for Marine Science

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Waitsfield
State
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Perry Institute for Marine Science conducts and supports innovative research, conservation, and education to effectively steward our oceans. The institute is conducting research to improve the management of traditional Bahamian fisheries and emerging fisheries such as parrotfish while also bioprospecting for natural products. Additionally, their community conservation education and action program provides education, outreach, and community engagement programs that develop conservation leaders and promote conservation action.
Total revenues
$2,329,840
2022
Total expenses
$1,690,460
2022
Total assets
$1,820,070
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Perry Institute for Marine Science

Coral restoration: the program is aimed at restoring populations of critically endangered coral species in the wider carribean region and conducting research to advance the Science of coral restoration.
Improved fisheries management: the Institute is conducting research aimed at improving the management of both traditional bahamian fisheries (nassau grouper, queen conch) and emerging fisheries such as parrotfish, and bioprospecting for natural products derived from sponges, sea fans and other organisms. This research is aimed at promoting sustainable harvests that preserve the viability of harvested stocks and promote ecosystem health. We are also engaging local communities to promote complaince with fisheries regulations and other best practices to minimize impacts of fishing to ecosystems.
Coral reef assessment: the Institute is assessing coral reef health throughout the bahamas to identify key threats to coral reef health and to provide scientific support for the planning, management and evaluation of the efficacy of Marine protected areas. This program also aims to build capacity for conducting coral reef health assessments by hosting training workshops and educating the general public through various media.
Community conservation education and action program provides, education, outreach and community engagement programs that compliment the institutes research programs. This program is aimed at developing conservation leaders and promoting conservation actions through targeted communications, training programs to build conservation capacity in the bahamas, and working directly with stakeholders like fishers and divers to promote positive practices that promote healthy Marine ecosystems.

Who funds Perry Institute for Marine Science

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Builders Initiative FoundationTo Expand on Local Efforts To Develop A National Framework for Addressing Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) To Reduce Its Spread and Minimize Its Impacts.$399,999
Belvedere Charitable FoundationAn Unrestricted Grant To Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose.$253,833
GlobalGivingFunds Raised By Globalgiving and Disbursed To Meet Donor Expectations$75,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Perry Institute for Marine Science

NameTitleCompensation
Craig DahlgrenBoard Chair$139,416
Karlisa CallwoodDirector , Community Conservation Action Program
David KnightSecretary$0
John MarrVice Chair / Executive Director$0

Financials for Perry Institute for Marine Science

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,203,230
Program services$126,610
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$0
Total revenues$2,329,840

Form 990s for Perry Institute for Marine Science

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-10-14990View PDF
2018-122019-07-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Devereux Ocean Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technology
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5356 Main St PO Box 435
Waitsfield, VT 05673
County
Washington County, VT
Website URL
perryinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(802) 989-0456
IRS details
EIN
59-1308004
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
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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