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MOTE Marine Laboratory

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · SARASOTA, FL · EIN 59-0756643

About

The advancement of marine and environmental sciences through scientific research, education and public outreach, leading new discoveries, revitalization and sustainability of our oceans and greater public understanding of our marine resources.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
357
Volunteers
1,537

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$80.0M
Expenses
$39.5M
Assets
$201.0M
Liabilities
$59.0M

Financial history

$80.0M$40.0M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $80.0M · Avg: $42.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$150K
Grants Given
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY
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Address

1600 KEN Thompson PKWY
Sarasota, FL, 34236-100

Governance

Voting board members28
Independent members27
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
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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