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Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % BIGE
Other · EAST BOOTHBAY, ME · EIN 01-6006001

About

To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution, and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs.

In care of BIGE

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
119
Volunteers
75

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$41.5M
Expenses
$18.6M
Assets
$87.5M
Liabilities
$19.1M

Financial history

$41.5M$20.7M$0
17181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $41.5M · Avg: $20.1M
BIGELOW LABORATORY FOR OCEAN SCIENCES
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Address

60 Bigelow DR
EAST Boothbay, ME, 04544-570

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members19
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %79.3%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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