Marine Mammal Stranding Center

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1978

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Sheila Dean

Phone

6092660538

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Marine Mammal Stranding Center, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $823K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $124K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) was formed in 1978 for the purpose of rescue, rehabilitation and release of stranded, sick or injured marine mammals and sea turtles. MMSC is the only state and federally authorized facility in the State of New Jersey to do this work.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $400,184

Animal Stranding and Care:MMSC responds to the strandings of whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles in New Jersey and occasionally assists with strandings in other states. Since its 1978 inception, MMSC has responded to over 6,350 strandings. This program includes: MMSC response to the stranding location by staff or trained volunteers; assessment of the animal's condition; transportation of the animal to MMSC for additional assessment by veterinarian; care and treatment for injuries or illness, and eventual release back into the ocean.

Program 2

Expenses: $41,738 Revenue: $34,809

Sea Life Education Center and Museum:MMSC staff, trained volunteers and interns explain the mission of the Center and conduct tours of this 1940's era 12-sided building that houses many displays...

Sea Life Education Center and Museum:MMSC staff, trained volunteers and interns explain the mission of the Center and conduct tours of this 1940's era 12-sided building that houses many displays about the animals and the beach environment. Visitors learn about the types of problems the animals encounter due to illness, injury, and pollution. The building is open to the public year round, with extended hours during summer months. School children visit the Center throughout the year and summer programs are available to visitors. Programs include visiting the back bays and beaches to learn ecology, and dolphin and turtle stranding classes. Since 1983 there have been over 700,000 visitors to the museum.

Program 3

Expenses: $36,140 Revenue: $1,370

Educational Services:MMSC staff and trained volunteers conduct outreach programs to schools, adult groups, and outdoor festivals. Programs are presented using PowerPoint, photo displays, and...

Educational Services:MMSC staff and trained volunteers conduct outreach programs to schools, adult groups, and outdoor festivals. Programs are presented using PowerPoint, photo displays, and artifacts to give the audience a hands-on experience. Staff and volunteers attend festivals and fairs, where information is distributed to thousands of attendees via pamphlets and photo displays. Presenters also answer questions from their audience. We estimate that more than one million individuals have received these programs over the past 45 years.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $729,776

Program Service Revenue $1,370

Investment Income $50,144

Other Revenue $41,473

TOTAL REVENUE $822,763

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $471,277

Fundraising Expenses $51,899

Program Expenses $478,062

Other Expenses $227,434

TOTAL EXPENSES $698,711

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$822,763	$761,617	+0.1%
Expenses	$698,711	$633,750	+0.1%
Net Income	$124,052	$127,867	0.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$61,724

Total Directors