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EIN 59-2899571

Marine Exploration Center StPete

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
St Petersburg
State
Florida
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2024-09-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
To enhance the public’s understanding of the value and fragility of the local and global marine environment through research, education and personal experiences.
Also known as...
Pier Aquarium; Secrets of the Sea Marine
Total revenues
$252,560
2024
Total expenses
$225,851
2024
Total assets
$206,412
2024
Num. employees
7
2024

Program areas at Marine Exploration Center StPete

Advancement of public interest in and knowledge of ocean and marine life by conducting public education programs, and building and operating marine science exhibits.

Grants made by Marine Exploration Center StPete

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (CFTB)Support Charity$25,950

Financials for Marine Exploration Center StPete

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$243,506
Investment income and dividends$4,234
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$4,820
Total revenues$252,560

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Data update history
May 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 28, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 528
St Petersburg, FL 33731
Metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
County
Pinellas County, FL
Website URL
mecstpete.org/ 
Phone
(727) 895-7437
Facebook page
pier.aquarium 
Twitter profile
@pieraquarium 
IRS details
EIN
59-2899571
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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