EIN 04-2104690

Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
444
Year formed
1888
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is dedicated to scientific discovery exploring fundamental biology, understanding biodiversity and the environment, and informing the human condition through research and education.
Related structure
MBL is a subordinate organization under The University of Chicago (UChicago).
Total revenues
$53,580,215
2023
Total expenses
$54,031,145
2023
Total assets
$238,727,925
2023
Num. employees
444
2023

Program areas at MBL

The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) maintains laboratories for the scientific study and investigation of a wide range of biological topics, from biomedical to ecological research. MBL Resident Scientists are based full-time in Woods Hole and conduct funded research in areas of science that are relevant to the MBL's mission of fundamental biological discovery. Areas of focus include new discoveries emerging from the study of new research organisms, encompassing studies in cell biology, regenerative biology, neuroscience, sensory physiology, and comparative evolution and genomics; the study of microbiomes and microbial diversity and ecology in a variety of ocean, organismal, and terrestrial habitats; innovation in imaging and computation, illuminating cellular function and previously unknown biology; and adaptation and resilience of environmental systems and organisms in the face of global change.
Visiting (Whitman) Research: The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) hosts hundreds of researchers, postdocs, and graduate students from around the world to participate in scientific discovery courses, research, lectures, and field studies. As a convener of biology, the MBL is well known for fostering a highly collaborative environment, with scientists and students engaged in intensive research in a collegial and informal atmosphere. Whitman Center Scientists are provided with infrastructure and an informal, interactive scientific community that allows them to launch into research almost immediately upon their arrival. Advice and equipment are available from other researchers or from colleagues in the education program. Free from academic duties at their home institutions, some veteran Whitman Center Scientists report they do more hands-on research in three months at the MBL than they do during the rest of the year at their home institutions.
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) offers a wide range of scientific courses (from high school to post-doctoral level), workshops, conferences, and internships throughout the year. Central to the MBL's identity are its advanced, discovery-based courses for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and faculty. In these courses students learn from internationally renowned scientists and are immersed in the laboratory, learning cutting-edge techniques while investigating contemporary research problems. Each year, MBL advanced courses attract more than 500 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers from more than 300 institutions and over 30 countries. Course directors and faculty are leaders in their fields, drawn from leading universities and research institutions around the world.

Who funds Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$911,361
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationTo Support the Launch of A New Advanced Research Training Course in the Molecular and Cell Biology of Symbiosis and Associated Infrastructure Improvements at the Marine Biological Laboratory To Benefit the Aquatic Symbiosis Research Community.$800,000
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationIn Support of Developing Research Infrastructure for Culturing and Rearing Aquatic Organisms To Advance Collaborations and Discoveries in Aquatic Symbiosis Research.$763,366
...and 56 more grants received totalling $9,365,381

Personnel at MBL

NameTitleCompensation
Paul E SpeerChief Operating Officer$301,891
Sebastien LayeChief Advancement Officer$0
Mary S HarringtonDirector of Finance$220,507
Scott KoernerDirector Information Technology / Director of Information Technology$179,620
Marie RussellDirector , Facilities and Services / Director of Facilities and Services$206,631
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for MBL

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$44,770,074
Program services$7,271,498
Investment income and dividends$633,824
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$801,397
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$103,422
Total revenues$53,580,215

Form 990s for MBL

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $581,999 from Columbia University
July 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Jewish Communal Fund
Nonprofit Types
Research centersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7 MBL St
Woods Hole, MA 02543
Metro area
Barnstable Town, MA
County
Barnstable County, MA
Website URL
mbl.edu/ 
Phone
(508) 548-3705
IRS details
EIN
04-2104690
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1888
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U50: Biological, Life Science Research
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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