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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2989337

DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC

Tax-exempt · PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34984

Financials

$198K$176K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$197,861$175,671$22,190$87,675$0$87,675
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$65,808
Membership dues
$620
Program service revenue
$130,718
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,335
Other revenue
$1,335

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$23,538
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,538
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,349
Travel
$298
Program services (functional)
$175,671

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$65,485
Total assets, end of year
$87,675
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$87,675
Gross receipts
$198,434
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2000
State of legal domicile
CT

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATHLEEN M DUDZINKSIPRESIDENT
Officer
12$12,800
KELLY MELILLO SWEETINGSECRETARY
Officer
12$7,838
JUSTIN D GREGG PHDVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
4$2,900
JOHN P ANDERSONBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0
DONALD BECKETTBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Trustee or director
2$0
KATHLEEN L RICCITREASURER
Officer
2$0
JILLIAN KASOWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2875 SE BIBB CT, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34984-6229
In care of
% KATHLEEN DUDZINSKI
Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
222 Wolf Neck Road, Stonington CT 06378
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATHLEEN M DUDZINSKI PHD, 2875 SE BIBB COURT, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34984
Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
Kathleen Dudzinski, 222 Wolf Neck Road, Stonington CT 06378
Signed the 990
KATHLEEN RICCI, TREASURER
Phone
(860) 514-4704
Return prepared by
BOWMAN BLACK & DEFILIO LLC

Mission

DCP IS FOCUSED ON PROMOTING THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF DOLPHINS AND INSPIRING THEIR CONSERVATION.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DCP SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS CONDUCT RESEARCH ON DOLPHIN BEHAVIOR. DCP IS ALSO A NETWORK OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION ISSUES FOCUSING ON DOLPHINS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ECOTOURS, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, WORKSHOPS, CLASSROOM VISITS, INTERNSHIPS, COLLEGE LEVEL FIELD COURSES, COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS AND YOUTH SCIENCE PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $175,671 · revenue $132,053

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2989337
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2008
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D05)
Assets (IRS master file)
$87,675
Income (IRS master file)
$198,434

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$186,362$196,264$135,485IRS
990June 2023$237,177$245,412$145,387IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2007
Officer: Kathleen Dudzinski
December 31, 2007≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC

What is the EIN of DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC is 74-2989337.
Is DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT 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 DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHLEEN M DUDZINSKI PHD.
Who are the officers and directors of DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,800 (KATHLEEN M DUDZINKSI, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does DOLPHIN COMMUNICATION PROJECT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $197,861, expenses of $175,671 and total assets of $87,675 at year end.

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