Shark Research Institute Inc
- Assets
- $81.2k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Princeton, NJ
- Founding
- 10/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3110087
Organization Overview
Shark Research Institute Inc is located in Princeton, NJ. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Shark Research Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON SHARKS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WHALE SHARK RESEARCH: TO DETERMINE GLOBAL MOVEMENTS OF WHALE SHARKS, VISUAL ID TAGS AND SATELLITE TAGS WERE DEPLOYED ON WHALE SHARKS IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA, INDIAN OCEAN AND PACIFIC OCEAN. SCIENTIFIC PAPERS ON DNA STUDIES OF WHALE SHARKS AND SATELLITE TELEMETRY WERE SUBMITTED TO SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS. DNA STUDIES CONTINUED. VISUAL ID TAGS AND SATELLITE TAGS WERE UTILIZED TO TRACK WHALE SHARKS IN THE INDIAN OCEAN AND RADIO TELEMETRY WAS USED TO TRACK SCALLOPED HAMMERHEAD SHARKS IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN.
CONSERVATION: PROVIDED SCIENTIFIC DATA TO THE TANZANIAN AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF PROTECTION FOR WHALE SHARKS IN THEIR WATERS. CONTINUED THE INFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO ALERT RESTAURANTS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS ABOUT THE HIGH MERCURY LEVELS IN SHARK FIN SOUP, AND THE HEALTH RISKS THAT IT PRESENTS. SOUGHT SUPPORT OF MEMBER COUNTRIES OF CITES FOR LISTING ON CITES APPENDICES.
EDUCATION: CONTINUING TO WORK WITH EDUCATORS IN THE US, UK, HONDURAS, INDIA, MEXICO AND TANZANIA, AND PROVIDED THEM WITH TEACHING MATERIALS. THE WHALE SHARK ADOPTION PROGRAM IS INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY. THE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR SPORT DIVERS WHO WISH TO ASSIST WITH RESEARCH WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE TRAINING ON THE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY. EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS WERE PRESENTED IN COSTA RICA, DJIBOUTI, TWO LOCATIONS IN MEXICO AND AT SEMINARS / TRADE SHOWS IN THE USA. STILL PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEO FOOTAGE WERE PROVIDED TO THE MEDIA.
GLOBAL SHARK ATTACK FILE: THE GSAF IS MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION TO PHYSICIANS, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, THE MEDIA AND BEACH AUTHORITIES. WE PROVIDED ONSITE INVESTIGATORS FOR INCIDENTS THAT TOOK PLACE IN AUSTRALIA, BAHAMAS, SOUTH AFRICA, AND THE USA. CASE REPORTS OF INCIDENTS THAT TOOK PLACE IN AUSTRALIA, BAHAMAS, BRAZIL, COMOROS, COSTA RICA, CUBA, EGYPT, JAPAN, LIBYA, MALAYSIA, MAURITIUS, NEW ZEALAND, THE PHILIPPINES, REUNION ISLAND, SAMOA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, SPAIN, ST. HELENA, UK AND THE USA WERE POSTED ON THE GSAF SPREADSHEET, WHICH CONTAINS REPORTS OF MORE THAN 6,300 INCIDENTS FROM 725 B.C. TO THE PRESENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cherilyn Chin Webmaster | Trustee | $0 | |
Ralph Collier Director, Gs | Trustee | $0 | |
Leonard Compagno Director | Trustee | $0 | |
David Doubilet Bod | Trustee | $0 | |
William L Bunting Jr ESQ Legal Csl, B | Trustee | $0 | |
Charlie Fasano Researcher | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $0 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $0 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,695 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,000 |
| 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 | $50,507 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $81,202 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,071 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,071 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $74,131 |
| 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 | $81,202 |