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EIN 59-2899571

Marine Exploration Center StPete

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
St Petersburg
State
Florida
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
To enhance the public’s understanding of the value and fragility of the local and global marine environment through research, education and personal experiences.
Also known as...
Pier Aquarium; Secrets of the Sea Marine
Total revenues
$204,380
2023
Total expenses
$209,137
2023
Total assets
$172,753
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Marine Exploration Center StPete

Advancement of public interest in and knowledge of ocean and marine life by conducting public education programs, and building and operating marine science exhibits.

Grants made by Marine Exploration Center StPete

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (CFTB)Support Charity$25,950

Who funds Marine Exploration Center StPete

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$21

Personnel at Marine Exploration Center StPete

NameTitleCompensation
Mark LutherChairman$0
Chuck PapageorgiouSecretary and Treasurer$0
Susan WallaceVice Chair$0
Jacqueline DixonSecretary$0
Jarrod LanghansTreasurer$0

Financials for Marine Exploration Center StPete

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$205,556
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,198
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$22
Total revenues$204,380

Form 990s for Marine Exploration Center StPete

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-07990View PDF
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Marine Exploration Center StPete

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Salisbury Zoo CommissionSalisbury, MD$385,415
Friends of Pine Grove ZooLittle Falls, MN$672,308
Happy Hollow FoundationSan Jose, CA$687,844
San Joaquin Zoological SocietyStockton, CA$168,268
Central Coast AquariumAvila Beach, CA$256,695
Chahinkapa Zoo AssociationWahpeton, ND$893,985
El Paso Zoological SocietyEl Paso, TX$763,321
Seneca Park ZooRochester, NY$94,376
Friends of Lee Richardson ZooGarden City, KS$298,716
Reptile Sanctuary & MuseumEscondido, CA$342,690
Data update history
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 13, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 528
St Petersburg, FL 33731
Metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
County
Pinellas County, FL
Website URL
mecstpete.org/ 
Phone
(727) 895-7437
Facebook page
pier.aquarium 
Twitter profile
@pieraquarium 
IRS details
EIN
59-2899571
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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