Hawaii Marine Education And Research Center
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Volcano, HI
- Founding
- 06/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-1614744
Organization Overview
Hawaii Marine Education And Research Center is located in Volcano, HI. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawaii Marine Education And Research 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 12/2023, Hawaii Marine Education And Research Center generated $2.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $125.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.6% per year over the past 3 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE HAWAII MARINE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER (MERC) IS A STATE OF HAWAII AND U.S. FEDERAL 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT CONNECTS COMMUNITIES TO TIMELY SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION ON MARINE RESOURCES. LOCATED IN MILOLII ON HAWAII ISLAND, HAWAII MERC PROVIDES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, RELATIONAL AND CONTEXTUAL PLANNING FOR COASTAL AND MARINE MANAGEMENT AS WELL AS NATURAL RESOURCE ENFORCEMENT VIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION. HAWAII MERC FACILITATES INTER-OPERABILITY AMONG DIVERSE LOCAL COMMUNITIES (NATIVE HAWAIIAN, LONG-TERM RESIDENTS, AND NEW ARRIVALS) WITH HAWAII STATE (DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES - DLNR, DIVISION OF AQUATIC RESOURCES - DAR) AND FEDERAL (NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, FISHERIES DIVISION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION) AGENCIES BY SUPPLYING A NEUTRAL CONVENING SPACE PAIRED WITH ORGANIZATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL SKILLS AND SCIENCE TO SUPPORT AND MAINTAIN KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND COMMUNITY ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HAWAII MARINE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTER (HAWAII MERC) IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FACILITATES EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. HAWAII MERC IS THE FIRST COMMUNITY MARINE STATION ON HAWAII ISLAND AND POSSIBLY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. THE VISION TO BUILD HAWAII MERC WAS BASED ON A RISING NEED TO PROTECT COASTAL AND MARINE RESOURCES AND ECOSYSTEMS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND ENFORCEMENT, IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING CLIMATE. LOCATED IN MILOLII ON HAWAII ISLAND, OUR 100% VOLUNTEER TEAM SUPPORTS RESEARCH OF THE COASTAL AND MARINE ENVIRONMENT, AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT CULTURAL AND SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVES FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF COASTAL AND REEF ECOSYSTEMS IN SOUTH KONA, HAWAII AND BEYOND. HAWAII MERC FACILITATES INTER-OPERABILITY AMONG DIVERSE LOCAL COMMUNITIES (NATIVE HAWAIIAN, LONG-TERM RESIDENTS, AND NEW ARRIVALS) WITH HAWAII STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES BY SUPPLYING A NEUTRAL CONVENING SPACE PAIRED WITH ORGANIZATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL SKILLS AND SCIENCE TO GROW AND SUSTAIN KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND COMMUNITY ACTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Roberta Martin President/se | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gregory Asner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Christopher Balzotti Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Kealohanuiopuna Kinney Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Jeff Morgan Director | Trustee | 0.48 | $0 |
David Carruthers Director | Trustee | 0.29 | $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 | $2,528,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,528,788 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,485 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| 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 | $2,551,287 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,257 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,500 |
| 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 | $3,162 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $3,303 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $29,182 |
| Travel | $7,543 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,121 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,699 |
| Insurance | $7,736 |
| All other expenses | $816 |
| Total functional expenses | $125,515 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,834,605 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $531,042 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,000 |
| Total assets | $3,375,647 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,375,647 |
| 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 | $3,375,647 |