Marine Mammal Stranding Center is located in Brigantine, NJ. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Marine Mammal Stranding Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Marine Mammal Stranding Center generated $743.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $600.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND RELEASE OF MARINE MAMMALS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL STRANDING AND CARE:MMSC RESPONDS TO THE STRANDINGS OF WHALES, DOLPHINS, SEALS, AND SEA TURTLES IN NEW JERSEY AND OCCASIONALLY ASSISTS WITH STRANDINGS IN OTHER STATES. SINCE ITS 1978 INCEPTION, MMSC HAS RESPONDED TO OVER 5,900 STRANDINGS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES: MMSC RESPONSE TO THE STRANDING LOCATION BY STAFF OR TRAINED VOLUNTEERS; ASSESSMENT OF THE ANIMAL'S CONDITION; TRANSPORTATION OF THE ANIMAL TO MMSC FOR ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT BY VETERINARIAN; CARE AND TREATMENT FOR INJURIES OR ILLNESS, AND EVENTUAL RELEASE BACK INTO THE OCEAN.
SEA LIFE EDUCATION CENTER AND MUSEUM:MMSC STAFF, TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS EXPLAIN THE MISSION OF THE CENTER AND CONDUCT TOURS OF THIS 1940'S ERA 12-SIDED BUILDING THAT HOUSES MANY DISPLAYS ABOUT THE ANIMALS AND THE BEACH ENVIRONMENT. VISITORS LEARN ABOUT THE TYPES OF PROBLEMS THE ANIMALS ENCOUNTER DUE TO ILLNESS, INJURY, AND POLLUTION. THE BUILDING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR ROUND, WITH EXTENDED HOURS DURING SUMMER MONTHS. SCHOOL CHILDREN VISIT THE CENTER THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO VISITORS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE VISITING THE BACK BAYS AND BEACHES TO LEARN ECOLOGY, AND DOLPHIN AND TURTLE STRANDING CLASSES. SINCE 1983 THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 700,000 VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES:MMSC STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, ADULT GROUPS, AND OUTDOOR FESTIVALS. PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED USING POWERPOINT, PHOTO DISPLAYS, AND ARTIFACTS TO GIVE THE AUDIENCE A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ATTEND FESTIVALS AND FAIRS, WHERE INFORMATION IS DISTRIBUTED TO THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES VIA PAMPHLETS AND PHOTO DISPLAYS. PRESENTERS ALSO ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM THEIR AUDIENCE. WE ESTIMATE THAT MORE THAN ONE MILLION INDIVIDUALS HAVE RECEIVED THESE PROGRAMS OVER THE PAST 45 YEARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert C Schoelkopf President And Co-Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $65,554 |
Kenneth R Schaffer Jr Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Kindle Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Lucinda O'connor Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles E Pessagno Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
George Kurtz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $29,363 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $672,530 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,051 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $701,893 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,987 |
Investment income | $153 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,014 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $35,002 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $743,425 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,553 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $203,319 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $46,322 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,603 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,621 |
Office expenses | $37,659 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,233 |
Travel | $80 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $307 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,305 |
Insurance | $28,813 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $600,617 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $679,055 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $18,146 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,724 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $205,497 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,024 |
Total assets | $934,446 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,963 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,780 |
Total liabilities | $28,743 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $875,454 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,249 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $934,446 |