DOLPHIN BIOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE

EIN: 592288387 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

SARASOTA, FL

Total Revenue
$878,754
Total Expenses
$840,440
Total Assets
$945,428
Net Assets
$945,428
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
RANDALL S WELLS
Phone
9413493259
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DOLPHIN BIOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $879K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $840K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

BUILDING ON THE FOUNDATION OF THE WORLD'S LONGEST-RUNNING STUDY OF A WILD DOLPHIN POPULATION, THE SARASOTA DOLPHIN RESEARCH PROGRAM IMPROVES THE LIVES OF DOLPHINS THROUGH: 1) RESEARCH ON DOLPHINS IN THE WILD TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THEY LIVE, HOW THEY INTERACT WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT, AND HOW THEY ARE AFFECTED BY HUMAN ACTIVITIES; 2) TRANSLATING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO CONSERVATION ACTION; 3) SHARING WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED VIA PUBLIC EDUCTION AND OUTREACH, SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS, AND TRAINING RESEARCHERS AND FUTURE CONSERVATION LEADERS AROUND THE WORLD.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $510,929
Program Service Revenue $330,966
Investment Income $36,859
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $878,754

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $57
Program Expenses $793,409
Other Expenses $840,440
TOTAL EXPENSES $840,440

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $878,754 $812,347 +0.1%
Expenses $840,440 $629,310 +0.3%
Net Income $38,314 $183,037 -0.8%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

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
4
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
A BLAIR IRVINE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL S WELLS TREASURER 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL D SCOTT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH PILAND PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMSEY J FRANGIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $878,754 $840,440 $945,428 $38,314
2024 $812,347 $629,310 $902,215 $183,037
2023 $457,775 $446,532 $722,627 $11,243
2022 $523,977 $422,869 $694,395 $101,108
2021 $410,429 $397,736 $612,030 $12,693
2020 $380,602 $266,375 $599,337 $114,227
2019 $270,596 $245,399 $485,110 $25,197
2018 $255,703 $156,504 $459,913 $99,199
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