EIN 06-1480300

Sea Research Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
369
City
Year formed
1977
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Sea Research Foundation is a leader in marine research, deep-sea exploration and hands-on education. They seek to protect the ocean planet by increasing awareness of the ocean environment and the creatures who live there.
Total revenues
$32,599,649
2022
Total expenses
$29,857,481
2022
Total assets
$54,777,845
2022
Num. employees
369
2022

Program areas at Sea Research Foundation

The organization operates an aquarium which is open to the general public. Programs include animal husbandry and rehabilitation for marine mammals, penguins, fishes and aquatic invertebrates. During 2022 there were approximately 787,000 visitors that came to the aquarium.
Other visitor services provided by the organization include promoting education, Research, and learning about our ocean planet.
The organization also supports education and Research programs at the aquarium, and through traveling teachers' programs to students and their schools. During the calendar year 2022 apporximately 85,000 students benefited from the education and Research programs.

Grants made by Sea Research Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Chamber of Commerce of Eastern ConnecticutGeneral Support$0
Cal Ripken Sr FoundationGeneral Support$0
Association of Zoos and AquariumsGeneral Support$0

Who funds Sea Research Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Connecticut HumanitiesCT Cultural Fund Ope$500,000
The Ayco Charitable FoundationEnvironment & Animal Protection$240,000
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)4 Grants: Two for Exploration Education Teacher Workshops ($6,722 Collectively); Deia Minigrant: Ocean Exploration Adventures $24,953; Marine Community Ecology in Stellwagen Bank NMS $32,794.$64,469
...and 23 more grants received totalling $1,189,234

Personnel at Sea Research Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Katrina S CubinaInterim Chief Executive Officer and Senior Vice President , Mission Progr$295,194
Stephen M CoanOutgoing President , Chief Executive Officer$628,339
Koray GurzChief Financial Officer$277,152
Katie CubinaSenior Vice President for Mission Programs
Allison TuttleChief Zoological Officer$235,628
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for Sea Research Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,053,356
Program services$23,171,763
Investment income and dividends$61,009
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-449,060
Net income from fundraising events$-292,787
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$55,368
Total revenues$32,599,649

Form 990s for Sea Research Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-06990View PDF
2020-122021-07-21990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-10990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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National AquariumBaltimore, MD$54,816,849
New England AquariumBoston, MA$62,315,970
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Alaska Sealife CenterSeward, AK$9,348,860
Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $64,469 from National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF)
October 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 22, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Connecticut Humanities
Nonprofit Types
Research centersZoosAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyAnimalsPublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
55 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, CT 06355
Metro area
Norwich-New London, CT
County
New London County, CT
Website URL
mysticaquarium.org/ 
Phone
(860) 572-5955
Facebook page
mysticaquarium 
IRS details
EIN
06-1480300
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1977
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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