MARINE LIFE STUDIES
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2025 · Form 990 · revenue $277K · expenses $258K · assets $628K
- EIN
- 27-0318674
- Address
- PO BOX 163, MOSS LANDING, CA 95039-0163
- Website
- WWW.MARINELIFESTUDIES.ORG
- NTEE code
- U21
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 2009 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
MARINE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND WHALE RESCUE
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie Marcos | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 2018-2025 | $0 | $176,810 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
10 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Whitney | DIRECTOR | 2013-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jerry Perezchica | CHAIR | 2014-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael Price | DIRECTOR | 2024-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peggy Stap | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER | 2010-2025 | 65 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jennifer Osborn | SECRETARY | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Hughett | TREASURER | 2019-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melissa E Vincent (former) | VICE-CHAIR | 2018-2023 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jenifer Osborn (former) | SECRETARY | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judy Iverson (former) | SECRETARY | 2010-2019 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| George Black (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 7 people listed · none paid · 5 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER | 65 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER OSBORN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HUGHETT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL PRICE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 32 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $46K · 4 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 32 | $45,971 | $0 | $0 | $45,971 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL PRICE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & FOUNDER | 65 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER OSBORN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HUGHETT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $41K · 4 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 32 | $41,218 | $0 | $0 | $41,218 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA E VINCENT | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 65 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENIFER OSBORN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HUGHETT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid · 4 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA E VINCENT | VICE-CHAIR | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 65 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENIFER OSBORN | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HUGHETT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 31 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $34K · 2 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 35 | $34,085 | $0 | $0 | $34,085 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA E VINCENT | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 65 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENIFER OSBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HUGHETT | TREASURER | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · none paid · 1 employee · 150 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA E VINCENT | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 65 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENIFER OSBORN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HUGHETT | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 29 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $29K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 29 | $28,629 | $0 | $0 | $28,629 | 1 |
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 65 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA E VINCENT | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RICHARD HUGHETT | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $27K · 1 employee
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE MARCOS | OPERATIONAL MANAGER | 0 | $26,907 | $0 | $0 | $26,907 | 1 |
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 60 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | SECRETARYTREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | DIRECTOR | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELISSA E VINCENT | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 60 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 11 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | DIRECTOR | 8 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 60 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 5 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY JO WEST-STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDE | 70 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 18 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | DIRECTOR | 16 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 5 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY JO WEST-STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER | 45 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 8 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 12 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY PEREZCHICA | DIRECTOR | 25 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 4 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY JO WEST-STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY WHITNEY | DIRECTOR | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY JO WEST-STAP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY JO WEST-STAP | EXECUTIVE DIREC | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEGGY JO WEST-STAP | EXECUTIVE DIREC | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGE BLACK | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY IVERSON | TREASURY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Trademarks
2 US trademarks, 0 live.
- Marine Life Studies 2 marks, CA EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WET | 86943817 | 2016-03-17 | Registration cancelled | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
| WHALE ENTANGLEMENT TEAM (WET) | 86807451 | 2015-11-03 | Registration cancelled | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $277,116 | $257,885 | $628,460 | $592,799 | $242,765 | $0 | $0 | 5 | - |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $349,930 | $333,177 | $563,705 | $527,235 | $302,259 | $0 | $45,971 | 4 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $246,284 | $240,747 | $590,701 | $552,847 | $219,137 | $0 | $41,218 | 4 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $249,292 | $232,352 | $380,404 | $343,053 | $247,975 | $0 | $0 | 4 | - |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $222,959 | $218,100 | $302,023 | $261,814 | $222,572 | $0 | $34,085 | 2 | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $265,981 | $262,615 | $256,535 | $208,557 | $265,796 | $0 | $0 | 1 | 150 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $213,879 | $212,351 | $225,711 | $177,187 | $213,985 | $0 | $28,629 | 1 | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $160,159 | $158,739 | $224,408 | $164,660 | $158,200 | $0 | $26,907 | 1 | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $111,150 | $142,097 | $244,169 | $184,219 | $110,960 | $0 | $0 | 0 | - |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $87,396 | $124,182 | $275,116 | $215,166 | $87,339 | $0 | $0 | 0 | - |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $211,590 | $117,336 | $280,952 | $220,952 | $211,550 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $112,369 | $77,466 | $106,698 | $106,698 | $107,087 | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $79,780 | $56,014 | $68,874 | $68,874 | $78,526 | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $71,439 | $61,331 | $49,288 | $49,288 | $80,952 | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $52,955 | $44,164 | $62,724 | $62,724 | $51,739 | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $56,195 | $46,507 | $17,133 | $17,133 | $55,328 | $660 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
17 grantors reported grants to this organization, $769,153 in all, tax years 2010 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2025 | 7 | $295,569 | 2025 | $32,369 | show |
| FLUKE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2010-2015, 2022 | 7 | $143,696 | 2022 | $45,006 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2021, 2023 | 4 | $110,750 | 2023 | $8,850 | show |
| NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2019-2020 | 2 | $90,013 | 2020 | $35,771 | show |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $43,142 | 2016 | $43,142 | show |
| INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE INC | Public charity | Exact | 2010 | 1 | $30,000 | 2010 | $30,000 | show |
| DUNSPAUGH-DALTON FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2024 | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 | $15,000 | show |
| MONTEREY PENINSULA FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2014 | 1 | $15,000 | 2014 | $15,000 | show |
| NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $9,200 | 2020 | $9,200 | show |
| SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2014 | 1 | $8,000 | 2014 | $8,000 | show |
| NANCY BUCK RANSOM FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2013 | 1 | $3,000 | 2013 | $3,000 | show |
| PATAGONIAORG | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2013 | 1 | $2,500 | 2013 | $2,500 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $1,483 | 2023 | $245 | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2016 | 1 | $1,000 | 2016 | $1,000 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2016-2017 | 2 | $450 | 2017 | $250 | show |
| W K KELLOGG FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2020, 2023 | 2 | $300 | 2023 | $200 | show |
| PFIZER FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “MARINE LIFE STUDIES” | 2022 | 1 | $50 | 2022 | $50 | show |
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Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990 · $257,885 spent · pay $71,273 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $63,552 | $63,552 | - | - | 24.6% | |
| Occupancy | $47,000 | $47,000 | - | - | 18.2% | |
| Other (as described) | RSP EDUCATION OUTREACH | $27,851 | $27,851 | - | - | 10.8% |
| Fees: other services | $21,680 | $21,680 | - | - | 8.4% | |
| Other (as described) | WET OUTREACH | $21,254 | $21,254 | - | - | 8.2% |
| Office expenses | $19,650 | $11,709 | $7,376 | $565 | 7.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $17,714 | - | $17,714 | - | 6.9% | |
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $14,681 | $14,681 | - | - | 5.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,091 | - | $2,228 | $6,863 | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $4,862 | $4,862 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| All other expenses | $4,718 | - | $660 | $4,058 | 1.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $2,859 | $2,859 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $1,813 | $1,813 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,160 | - | $1,160 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $257,885 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $333,177 spent · pay $77,267 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $69,454 | $69,454 | - | - | 20.8% | |
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $61,331 | $61,331 | - | - | 18.4% |
| Other (as described) | WET OUTREACH | $59,572 | $59,572 | - | - | 17.9% |
| Other (as described) | RSP EDDUCATION OUTREACH | $48,517 | $48,517 | - | - | 14.6% |
| Occupancy | $36,606 | $36,606 | - | - | 11.0% | |
| Office expenses | $21,027 | $3,701 | $14,597 | $2,729 | 6.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $19,764 | - | $19,764 | - | 5.9% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $7,238 | $7,238 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,570 | $5,570 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Travel | $4,572 | $4,572 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $2,342 | $2,168 | $174 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $2,243 | $2,243 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,626 | - | - | $1,626 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,215 | - | $1,215 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $670 | - | $670 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: management | $172 | - | $172 | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$8,742 | -$14,850 | $366 | $5,742 | -2.6% | |
| Total | $333,177 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $240,747 spent · pay $71,782 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $64,516 | $64,516 | - | - | 26.8% | |
| Other (as described) | RSP EDDUCATION OUTREACH | $50,285 | $50,285 | - | - | 20.9% |
| Other (as described) | WET OUTREACH | $46,320 | $46,320 | - | - | 19.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $24,709 | $9,937 | $14,772 | - | 10.3% | |
| Office expenses | $23,732 | $7,583 | $15,227 | $922 | 9.9% | |
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $16,946 | $16,946 | - | - | 7.0% |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $16,619 | $16,619 | - | - | 6.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $5,177 | $5,177 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Travel | $3,964 | $3,964 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $2,089 | $2,089 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,460 | - | - | $1,460 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,275 | - | $1,275 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,074 | $1,074 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $800 | - | $800 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $529 | - | $529 | - | 0.2% | |
| Occupancy | $376 | $376 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: management | $143 | - | $143 | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$19,267 | -$37,540 | $10,684 | $7,589 | -8.0% | |
| Total | $240,747 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $232,352 spent · pay $79,226 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $71,852 | $71,852 | - | - | 30.9% | |
| Other (as described) | WET OUTREACH | $52,511 | $52,167 | $344 | - | 22.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $26,100 | $10,496 | $15,604 | - | 11.2% | |
| Other (as described) | RSP EDDUCATION OUTREACH | $22,724 | $40,381 | -$17,657 | - | 9.8% |
| Office expenses | $21,158 | $2,819 | $17,532 | $807 | 9.1% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $7,259 | $7,259 | - | - | 3.1% |
| All other expenses | $6,210 | - | $640 | $5,570 | 2.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $6,151 | $6,151 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Occupancy | $5,593 | $5,593 | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Travel | $4,984 | $4,984 | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $2,181 | $2,181 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,940 | - | - | $1,940 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,445 | - | $1,445 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $1,223 | $1,223 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $600 | - | $600 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $312 | - | $312 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: management | $109 | - | $109 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $232,352 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $218,100 spent · pay $45,580 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | RSP EDDUCATION OUTREACH | $63,753 | $60,653 | $3,100 | - | 29.2% |
| Other (as described) | WET OUTREACH | $49,667 | $46,599 | $3,068 | - | 22.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $40,673 | $40,673 | - | - | 18.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $28,381 | $12,232 | $16,149 | - | 13.0% | |
| Office expenses | $6,073 | $4,581 | $372 | $1,120 | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $6,000 | $6,000 | - | - | 2.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,461 | $4,362 | - | $1,099 | 2.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,683 | $3,683 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Occupancy | $3,528 | $2,927 | - | $601 | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $2,708 | $2,003 | $705 | - | 1.2% |
| Travel | $2,383 | $2,383 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: management | $1,492 | $855 | $137 | $500 | 0.7% | |
| Interest | $1,483 | - | $1,483 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $1,224 | $1,224 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $900 | - | $900 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $570 | - | $570 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $121 | - | $121 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $218,100 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $262,615 spent · pay $32,900 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $194,363 | $194,363 | - | - | 74.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $28,850 | $25,556 | - | $3,294 | 11.0% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $27,586 | - | $27,586 | - | 10.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $7,900 | - | $1,500 | $6,400 | 3.0% | |
| Insurance | $5,358 | - | $5,358 | - | 2.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,543 | $2,543 | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Travel | $2,262 | - | $2,262 | - | 0.9% | |
| Other employee benefits | $1,507 | $1,507 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $1,457 | - | $1,457 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,412 | - | $1,164 | $248 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,260 | - | $1,260 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | SERVICE CHARGES | $732 | - | $732 | - | 0.3% |
| Office expenses | $509 | - | $509 | - | 0.2% | |
| Occupancy | $496 | - | $496 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $80 | - | $80 | - | 0.0% |
| Other (as described) | ROUNDING | -$13,700 | - | -$13,700 | - | -5.2% |
| Total | $262,615 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $212,351 spent · pay $589 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $189,926 | $189,926 | - | - | 89.4% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $22,513 | - | $22,513 | - | 10.6% | |
| Insurance | $5,154 | - | $5,154 | - | 2.4% | |
| Travel | $3,120 | - | $2,828 | $292 | 1.5% | |
| All other expenses | $2,327 | - | - | $2,327 | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $1,831 | - | $1,831 | - | 0.9% | |
| Interest | $1,786 | - | $1,786 | - | 0.8% | |
| Office expenses | $1,178 | - | $1,010 | $168 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,110 | - | $1,110 | - | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,099 | - | - | $1,099 | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CATERER FOOD | $1,013 | - | - | $1,013 | 0.5% |
| Occupancy | $643 | - | $143 | $500 | 0.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $589 | - | $589 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $362 | - | $362 | - | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | ROUNDING | -$20,300 | - | -$20,300 | - | -9.6% |
| Total | $212,351 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $158,739 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | RESEARCHEDUCATIONRESCUE | $145,681 | $145,681 | - | - | 91.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $23,341 | - | $23,341 | - | 14.7% | |
| Insurance | $4,427 | - | $4,427 | - | 2.8% | |
| Travel | $2,297 | - | $2,297 | - | 1.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,014 | - | - | $2,014 | 1.3% | |
| Interest | $1,798 | - | $1,798 | - | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $1,469 | - | $1,469 | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,100 | - | $1,100 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $855 | - | $855 | - | 0.5% |
| Office expenses | $757 | - | $757 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | ROUNDING | -$25,000 | - | -$25,000 | - | -15.7% |
| Total | $158,739 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $142,097 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $959
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | WHALES AND DOLPHINS | $117,544 | $117,544 | - | - | 82.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $29,618 | - | $29,618 | - | 20.8% | |
| Information technology | $4,503 | - | $4,503 | - | 3.2% | |
| Insurance | $3,521 | - | $3,521 | - | 2.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,090 | - | - | $3,090 | 2.2% | |
| Travel | $2,191 | - | $2,191 | - | 1.5% | |
| Interest | $1,798 | - | $1,798 | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $1,481 | - | $1,481 | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,146 | - | $1,146 | - | 0.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,000 | - | $1,000 | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $959 | - | $959 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $495 | - | $495 | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | GIFTS | $250 | - | $250 | - | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | ROUNDING | $1 | - | $1 | - | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | -$25,500 | - | -$25,500 | - | -17.9% | |
| Total | $142,097 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $124,182 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | WHALES AND DOLPHINS | $97,159 | $97,159 | - | - | 78.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $34,776 | - | $34,776 | - | 28.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,923 | - | - | $4,923 | 4.0% | |
| Travel | $4,370 | - | $4,370 | - | 3.5% | |
| Insurance | $3,994 | - | $3,994 | - | 3.2% | |
| Interest | $3,418 | - | $3,418 | - | 2.8% | |
| Office expenses | $2,617 | - | $2,617 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | COST OF PRODUCTS SOLD | $2,359 | - | $2,359 | - | 1.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,500 | - | $1,500 | - | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $72 | - | $72 | - | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | ROUNDING | -$6 | - | -$6 | - | -0.0% |
| All other expenses | -$31,000 | - | -$31,000 | - | -25.0% | |
| Total | $124,182 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $117,336 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | WHALES AND DOLPHINS | $100,197 | $100,197 | - | - | 85.4% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $30,495 | - | $30,495 | - | 26.0% | |
| Office expenses | $4,683 | - | $4,683 | - | 4.0% | |
| Insurance | $3,703 | - | $3,703 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL DUES AND FEES | $1,926 | - | $1,926 | - | 1.6% |
| Travel | $1,628 | - | $1,628 | - | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,500 | - | $1,500 | - | 1.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,346 | - | - | $1,346 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | TAKEIT2STREETS PROGRAM | $1,292 | $1,292 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Interest | $312 | - | $312 | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | AMORTIZATION | $254 | - | $254 | - | 0.2% |
| All other expenses | -$30,000 | - | -$30,000 | - | -25.6% | |
| Total | $117,336 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $77,466 spent · pay $0 · grants $12,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $62,769 | 81.0% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $12,000 | 15.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,197 | 2.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $500 | 0.6% | |
| Total | $77,466 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $56,014 spent · pay $0 · grants $12,000 · events $1,060
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $42,672 | 76.2% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $12,000 | 21.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $757 | 1.4% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $585 | 1.0% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $1,060 | reported apart |
| Total | $56,014 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $61,331 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $13,660
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $52,361 | 85.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $8,470 | 13.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $500 | 0.8% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $13,660 | reported apart |
| Total | $61,331 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990EZ · $44,164 spent · pay $0 · grants $9,200 · events $5,466
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $21,608 | 48.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $11,090 | 25.1% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $9,200 | 20.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,500 | 3.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $766 | 1.7% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $5,466 | reported apart |
| Total | $44,164 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990EZ · $46,507 spent · pay $0 · grants $16,724 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $24,855 | 53.4% | |
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $16,724 | 36.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,110 | 4.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,905 | 4.1% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $913 | 2.0% | |
| Total | $46,507 | 100% |
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