Nonprofit · EIN 22-2368650
MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER
Tax-exempt · BRIGANTINE, NJ 08203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $854,440 | $711,547 | $142,893 | $1,321,161 | $20,646 | $1,300,515 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $822,763 | $698,711 | $124,052 | $1,178,594 | $20,972 | $1,157,622 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $761,617 | $633,750 | $127,867 | $1,052,212 | $18,642 | $1,033,570 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $815,494
- Program service revenue
- $4,736
- Investment income
- $8,952
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,490
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $23,094
- Other revenue
- $25,258
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $128,315
- Other salaries and wages
- $222,359
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $405,193
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,000
- Occupancy
- $35,414
- Travel
- $412
- Depreciation
- $53,630
- Program services (functional)
- $519,343
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,713
- Fundraising (functional)
- $66,491
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,178,594
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,321,161
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,646
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,300,515
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $210,565
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,300,515
- Gross receipts
- $898,076
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Dean | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
| Robert C Schoelkopf | President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Kenneth R Schaffer Jr | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Charles E Pessagno | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Kurtz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark W Logan VMD | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Kelly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Heun | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Heun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lt Taylor J Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Brindisi | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Krista Baum | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Dean | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $61,724 |
| Robert C Schoelkopf | President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Kenneth R Schaffer Jr | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Charles E Pessagno | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Kurtz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark W Logan VDM | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Kelly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Heun | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Heun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lt Taylor J Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Brindisi | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Dean | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $46,839 |
| Robert C Schoelkopf | President of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $182 |
| Kenneth R Schaffer Jr | Chairman of the Board Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Charles E Pessagno | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Kurtz | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark W Logan VDM | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| George Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Kelly | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Johnson | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brian Heun | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Douglas Heun | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lt Taylor J Smith | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Angela Brindisi | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3625 ATLANTIC BRIGANTINE BLVD, BRIGANTINE, NJ 08203-1001
- In care of
- % ROBERT SCHOELKOPF
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Sheila Dean, 3625 Atlantic Brigantine Blvd, Brigantine, NJ 08203
- Signed the 990
- Sheila Dean, Director
- Phone
- (609) 266-0538
- Website
- www.mmsc.org
- Return prepared by
- Capaldi Reynolds & Pelosi PA
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 accomplishments
- 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 6,476 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.Expenses $427,246
- 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.Expenses $48,683 · revenue $23,094
- 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.Expenses $43,414 · revenue $4,736
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2368650
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,321,161
- Income (IRS master file)
- $898,076
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $854,440 | $711,547 | $1,321,161 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $822,763 | $698,711 | $1,178,594 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $761,617 | $633,750 | $1,052,212 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $743,425 | $600,617 | $934,446 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2368650).
Questions about MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER
- What is the EIN of MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER is 22-2368650.
- Is MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sheila Dean.
- Who are the officers and directors of MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,000 (Sheila Dean, Director).
- How much revenue does MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $854,440, expenses of $711,547 and total assets of $1,321,161 at year end.
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