DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER INC

EIN: 592072869 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

GRASSY KEY, FL

Total Revenue
$7,578,339
Total Expenses
$7,400,267
Total Assets
$11,214,200
Net Assets
$7,579,971
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
SHANE KEWEEN
Phone
3052891121
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER INC, founded in 1981, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $7.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MARINE MAMMALS AND HUMANS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,048,487
Program Service Revenue $4,239,209
Investment Income $12,126
Other Revenue $278,517
TOTAL REVENUE $7,578,339

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,026,561
Fundraising Expenses $54,621
Program Expenses $5,884,637
Other Expenses $2,373,706
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,400,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,578,339 $6,262,360 +0.2%
Expenses $7,400,267 $7,164,849 +0.0%
Net Income $178,072 $-902,489 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
120
Volunteers
92

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
2
$327,026
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$253,811
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN LINDLEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CELIE FLORENCE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNE ZIMMERMAN CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHODA STEVENSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA HENRIQUES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARMANDO RODRIGUEZ COO 40.00
Officer
$182,297 $20,226 $202,523
SHANE KEWEEN VP OF FINANCE & ADMIN 40.00
Officer
$108,985 $15,518 $124,503
RITA IRWIN PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Key Emp
$231,505 $22,306 $253,811
SCOTT GEARHART MEDICAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$144,531 $24,873 $169,404
LINDA ERB VP OF ANIMAL CARE AND TRAI 40.00
Highest
$133,905 $25,092 $158,997
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,578,339 $7,400,267 $11,214,200 $178,072
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,602,800 $6,964,947 $10,634,901 $-362,147
2022 $7,215,669 $6,358,977 $11,096,683 $856,692
2021 $7,517,518 $5,928,263 $10,871,444 $1,589,255
2020 $4,330,961 $5,882,488 $9,521,120 $-1,551,527
2019 $6,484,337 $6,027,265 $11,013,346 $457,072
2018 $4,604,858 $5,615,618 $9,669,335 $-1,010,760
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