EIN 77-0150580

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
195
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) was founded in 1987 by David Packard. The mission of MBARI is to achieve and maintain a position as a world center for advanced research and education in ocean science and technology, and to do so through the development of better instruments, systems, and methods for scientific research in the deep waters of the ocean. MBARI emphasizes the peer relationship between engineers and scientists as a basic principle of its operation. All of the activities of MBARI must be characterized by excellence, innovation, and vision.
Total revenues
$90,937,091
2022
Total expenses
$65,194,739
2022
Total assets
$238,656,469
2022
Num. employees
195
2022

Program areas at MBARI

Development of oceanographic instruments - dna probes, sea-floor mapping systems, in situ analyzers/samplers, chemical sensors, etc.
New technology data collection vehicles - auv development and enhancements, and rov upgrades and enhancements.
Study the composition, structure, ecological dynamics and population dynamics of the water columns and sea-floor of the Monterey Bay and other west coast sites.
Mbari develops and utilizes instrumentation that can be deployed in the ocean for long durations of time. As a result of being deployed in the ocean, instrumentation is subject to various elements which lead to an asset being destroyed or rendered inoperable prior to the end of its useful life. The losses disclosed pertain to losses of this nature.

Grants made by MBARI

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
University of South FloridaTo Expand the Organization's Ocean Exploration and Research Program.$170,000

Who funds Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
David and Lucile Packard FoundationMbari$51,274,039
David and Lucile Packard FoundationMbari$25,000,000
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$2,025,233
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at MBARI

NameTitleCompensation
Christopher ScholinBoard Member$423,781
Basilio MartinezChief Financial Officer$265,182
Mark AielloChief Engineer R and V
Matt NoyesChief Engineer, R and V Western Flyer
Dave CaressPrincipal Engineer
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for MBARI

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$89,975,157
Investment income and dividends$849,888
Net rental income$140,382
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-261,712
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$233,376
Total revenues$90,937,091

Form 990s for MBARI

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-14990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-10990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-14990PFView PDF
2018-122020-02-07990PFView PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $51,274,039 from David and Lucile Packard Foundation
January 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $79,540,134 from David and Lucile Packard Foundation
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7700 Sandholdt Rd
Moss Landing, CA 95039
Metro area
Salinas, CA
County
Monterey County, CA
Website URL
mbari.org/ 
Phone
(831) 775-1700
Facebook page
monterey-bay-aquarium-research-institute 
Twitter profile
@mbari_news 
IRS details
EIN
77-0150580
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
065475
FTB Entity ID
1196844
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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