National Estuarine Research Reserve Association Inc
- Assets
- $834.7k
- Revenue
- $636.9k
- Investments
- $85.4k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Wells, ME
- Founding
- 08/1990
- Data as of
- 07/2022
- EIN
- 22-3004888
Organization Overview
National Estuarine Research Reserve Association Inc is located in Wells, ME. The organization was established in 1990. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Estuarine Research Reserve Association Inc 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 07/2022, National Estuarine Research Reserve Association Inc generated $636.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $626.2k during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 6 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
TO INSPIRE THE PROTECTION OF OUR NATION'S ESTUARIES AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION-BASED RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH THE NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NERRA CONTINUED WORK ON COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH NOAA'S OFFICE FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT. THE AGREEMENTS INCLUDED NINE DIFFERENT TASKS INCLUDING: 1) ENGAGING STRATEGICALLY WITH COASTAL PARTNERS AND OTHER NGOS TO ADVANCE THE WORK OF THE NERRS; 2) MAINTAINING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ADVANCING THE NERRS STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT; 3) SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND TRANSFER NATIONAL PRODUCTS; 4 IMPLEMENT FOCUSED COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY AND CONNECTION OF THE NERRS TO THE BROADER COAST AND OCEAN MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY; 5) ENHANCING THE CAPACITY OF THE FRIENDS AND FOUNDATION NETWORK; 6) ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF STEWARDSHIP, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND COASTAL TRAINING PROGRAM SECTOR; 7) PROVIDE FOR COASTAL AND ESTUARINE MANAGERS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES; 8) ENHANCE PREPAREDNESS FOR FUTURE DISASTERS THROUGH SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES AND INCREASE PUBLIC INFORMATION RELATING TO EVENTS; AND 9) HOST THE 2022 SOCIAL COAST FORUM
WORKED WITH THE PROJECT TEAM INCLUDING 2 RESERVES AND SEVERAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ON THE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT: CULTURAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN ESTUARY STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. THIS AWARD IS PART OF A NATIONAL SCIENCE COLLABORATIVE GRANT. NERRA SERVED AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WORKING WITH THE HE'EIA NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEASRCH RESERVE AND THE KACHEMAK BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE IN COORDINATION WITH THE PROJECT LEAD PUA'ALA PASCUA AND THE HAWAII CONSERVATION ALLIANCE FOUNDATON (HCAF).
WORKED WITH THE PROJECT TEAM INCLUDING 18 RESERVES, ON THE COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECT: DETECTING IMPACTS FROM CLIMATE CHANGE ACROSS MULTIPLE SCALES: A NATIONAL SYNTHESIS OF TIDAL MARSHES. NERRA IS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS PROJECT. THIS PROJECT BUILDS OFF TWO NSC CATALYST PROJECTS ESTABLISHING A PROTOTYPE METHODOLOGY FOR STANDARDIZING, VISUALIZING, AND ANALYZING NERRS TIDAL MARSH MONITORING DATA. THE PROJECT TEAM IS CONDUCTING A DETAILED, NATIONAL SCALE SYNTHESIS OF HOW TIDAL MARSHES ARE RESPONDING TO CLIMATE CHANGE, SPECIFICALLY REGARDING VEGETATION RESPONSES TO SEA-LEVEL-RISE (SLR).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Auermuller Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Dest Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Keith Laakkonen President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
William Reay Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Peregrin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $151,000 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $406,395 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,112 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $611,507 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $304 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $25,054 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $636,865 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $27,410 |
| 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. | $107,525 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,137 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $113,334 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,306 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,167 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7 |
| Office expenses | $1,349 |
| Information technology | $2,087 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,500 |
| Travel | $33,453 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,496 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $725 |
| Insurance | $2,912 |
| All other expenses | $2,547 |
| Total functional expenses | $626,177 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,392 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $633,172 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,616 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,856 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $240 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $85,403 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $834,679 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,555 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $506,711 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $545,266 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $289,413 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $834,679 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Estuarine Research Reserve Association Inc has awarded $25,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TRIDEC TECHNOLOGIES PURPOSE: NOAA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM | $7,500 |
NOAA PURPOSE: PMM22 REGISTRATIONS FOR NOAA STAFF | $18,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
For Inspiration And Recognition Of Science And Technology First Manchester, NH | $77,043,564 | $84,820,628 |
Marine Biological Laboratory Woods Hole, MA | $237,578,536 | $59,784,190 |
Convergent Research Inc Cambridge, MA | $85,511,113 | $100,177,078 |
Lab Central Inc Cambridge, MA | $109,041,639 | $24,500,358 |
Bigelow Laboratory For Ocean Sciences East Boothbay, ME | $104,522,449 | $30,523,194 |
Woodwell Climate Research Center Falmouth, MA | $63,122,492 | $47,265,255 |
American Meteorological Society Boston, MA | $26,603,259 | $17,071,958 |
Terc Inc Cambridge, MA | $23,443,599 | $14,924,955 |
Scratch Foundation Boston, MA | $13,703,238 | $15,041,052 |
Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory Salisbury Cove, ME | $30,472,418 | $11,998,788 |