Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium
- Assets
- $32.8m
- Revenue
- $18.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 129
- Location
- Dauphin Island, AL
- Founding
- 04/1980
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 63-0779657
Organization Overview
Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium, operating under the name Dauphin Island Sea Lab, is located in Dauphin Island, AL. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (U12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Dauphin Island Sea Lab employed 129 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dauphin Island Sea Lab 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 09/2021, Dauphin Island Sea Lab generated $18.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONDUCT PURE AND APPLIED RESEARCH, PROVIDE BOTH STRUCTURED EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND INFORMATION IN NON-INSTRUCTIONAL FORMATS FOR INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNANCE INTERESTED IN AND DEPENDENT UPON THE COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS-SUPPORT BOTH GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES OF THE 22 MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. STUDENTS UTILIZE RESOURCES AT MESC AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THEIR EDUCATION (300 STUDENTS PER YEAR)
DISCOVERY HALL PROGRAM-INTENDED TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT BY DIRECTLY INVOLVING PARTICIPANTS IN THE ENVIRONMENT WITH DYNAMIC, HANDS ON ACTIVITIES, K-12 STUDENTS, TEACHER TRAINING AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS (10,000 STUDENTS PER YEAR).
RESEARCH-FACULTY CONDUCT RESEARCH IN DISCIPLINES RANGING FROM BIOCHEMISTRY TO PALEOBIOLOGY. MOBILE BAY IS THE OVERWHELMINGLY DOMINANT NATURAL FEATURE OF THE ALABAMA COAST AND MESC HAS CONCENTRATED ITS EFFORTS ON THE BAY - ALTHOUGH RESEARCH IS CARRIED OUT AS FAR AS ANTARCTICA (100 PROJECTS)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Valentine Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $235,338 |
David England Director Of Finance & Administration | Officer | 40 | $150,409 |
Delbert Smee Chair, University Programs | Officer | 40 | $122,053 |
Ruth Carmichael Sr. Marine Scientist Iii | Officer | 40 | $121,925 |
Roberta Swann Director Of Mbnep | Officer | 40 | $111,531 |
Christine Miller-Way Chair Discovery Hall Programs | Officer | 40 | $110,761 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $16,470,509 |
| 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 | $16,470,509 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,934,760 |
| Investment income | $3,560 |
| 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 | -$196,513 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,770,874 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,733 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $490,058 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,514 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,156,719 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $588,168 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,084,045 |
| Payroll taxes | $370,778 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,608 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,928 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $44,928 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,144 |
| Advertising and promotion | $60,057 |
| Office expenses | $917,954 |
| Information technology | $34,082 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $580,789 |
| Travel | $105,278 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $163,489 |
| Interest | $87,366 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $636,644 |
| Insurance | $316,198 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,316,412 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,558,114 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,443,470 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $696,289 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $106,880 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $130,099 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,437,257 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,461,850 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $32,833,959 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $395,500 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,674,392 |
| 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 | $3,783,209 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,553,430 |
| Other liabilities | $14,023,306 |
| Total liabilities | $25,429,837 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$5,061,188 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,465,310 |
| 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 | $32,833,959 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium has recieved totaling $73,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alabama Power Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING | $57,500 |
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: EXPLORATION EDUCATION TEACHER WORKSHOPS | $6,000 |
Alabama Power Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING | $5,000 |
Alabama Power Foundation Inc Birmingham, AL PURPOSE: GENERAL/OPERATING | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,335,137 |
| Earnings | $410,367 |
| Net Contributions | $12,820 |
| Other Expense | $12,820 |
| Ending Balance | $2,745,504 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium Dauphin Island, AL | $32,833,959 | $18,770,874 |
Georgia Southern University Research And Svc Foundation Inc Statesboro, GA | $9,267,665 | $12,579,572 |
Jim H Mcclung Lighting Research Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,533,599 | $103,197 |
Exotic Propulsion Organization Madison, AL | $6,083 | $0 |
Information Technology Institute For Advanced Study Coral Springs, FL | $9,250 | $0 |
The Directed Benefits Foundation Inc Clearwater, FL | $12,063 | $0 |
Mcwane Science Center Foundation Birmingham, AL | $0 | $0 |