Nonprofit · EIN 51-0403012
MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · LEWES, DE 19958
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $205,183 | $208,554 | -$3,371 | $486,062 | $2,110 | $483,952 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $258,970 | $274,575 | -$15,605 | $489,606 | $2,283 | $487,323 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $305,981 | $129,651 | $176,330 | $505,767 | $2,839 | $502,928 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $193,586
- of which government grants
- $69,821
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,591
- Other revenue
- $11,591
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $84,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $35,760
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $131,113
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $90
- Accounting fees
- $4,550
- Occupancy
- $4,373
- Program services (functional)
- $182,034
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,520
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $489,606
- Total assets, end of year
- $486,062
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,110
- Net assets, end of year
- $483,952
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $483,952
- Gross receipts
- $225,588
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 600
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE THURMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $84,000 |
| JUDGE THERESA HAYES | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB RECTOR | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE THURMAN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $84,000 |
| SUSAN FEWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUDGE THERESA HAYES | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROB RECTOR | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE THURMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 20 | $66,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 801 PILOTTOWN RD, LEWES, DE 19958-1272
- In care of
- % WILSON HALBROOK & BAYARD PA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUZANNE THURMAN, 108 LAKE DRIVE, MILTON, DE 19968
- Signed the 990
- SUZANNE THURMAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (302) 228-5029
- Website
- MERRINSTITUTE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- FAW CASSON & CO LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, CONDUCT RESEARCH, AND RESCUE MARINE MAMMALS AND SEA TURTLES.
Program accomplishments
- MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION IS A PUBLIC NON PROFIT STRANDING RESPONSE AND RESCUE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF MARINE MAMMALS AND SEA TURTLES AND THEIR HABITAT. OVER 10,000 HAVE BENEFITED FROM THE EDUCATION SESSIONS.Expenses $182,034
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 | Not 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
- 51-0403012
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $486,062
- Income (IRS master file)
- $225,588
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $205,183 | $208,554 | $486,062 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $258,970 | $274,575 | $489,606 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $305,981 | $129,651 | $505,767 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 51-0403012).
Questions about MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC is 51-0403012.
- Is MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC 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 EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUZANNE THURMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,000 (SUZANNE THURMAN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does MARINE EDUCATION RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $205,183, expenses of $208,554 and total assets of $486,062 at year end.
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