FRIENDS OF THE MARINE SCIENCE CENTER INC

EIN: 593718113 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PONCE INLET, FL

Total Revenue
$156,279
Total Expenses
$217,332
Total Assets
$540,718
Net Assets
$540,475
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Principal Officer
LINDA FRITZE
Phone
3868047935
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE MARINE SCIENCE CENTER INC, founded in 2001, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $156K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $217K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $214,161 Revenue: $10,775

TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MARINE SCIENCE CENTER WHICH IS A PUBLIC FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL FOR EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE REHABILITATION AND CONSERVATION OF SEA...

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TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MARINE SCIENCE CENTER WHICH IS A PUBLIC FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY VOLUSIA COUNTY, FL FOR EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND THE REHABILITATION AND CONSERVATION OF SEA TURTLES AND BIRDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $106,625
Program Service Revenue $10,775
Investment Income $19,783
Other Revenue $19,096
TOTAL REVENUE $156,279

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $214,161
Other Expenses $217,332
TOTAL EXPENSES $217,332

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $156,279 $223,264 -0.3%
Expenses $217,332 $90,675 +1.4%
Net Income $-61,053 $132,589 -1.5%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TERI BARWICK DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY BELL DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA ECKERT DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER FEUR DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HARDESTY FINANCE COMM N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB KELLOG DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MULCAHY DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH PEARSON DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA RYBICKI DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA SHARPLES DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECCA VALL DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE WILSON DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINDY ASH VICE-PRESIDE N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LINDA FRITZE SECRETARY N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARY HOFFMAN PRESIDENT N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DONNA OEHLING TREASURER N/A
Officer
$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 $156,279 $217,332 $540,718 $-61,053
2024 $223,264 $90,675 $579,828 $132,589
2022 $120,766 $154,142 $498,284 $-33,376
2021 $240,698 $58,356 $591,872 $182,342
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