Dolphin Research Center Inc

Organization Overview

Dolphin Research Center Inc is located in Grassy Key, FL. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Dolphin Research Center Inc employed 104 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dolphin Research Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Dolphin Research Center Inc generated $7.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MARINE MAMMALS AND HUMANS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PUBLIC EDUCATION: PROGRAMS RANGING IN LENGTH FROM 1 HOUR TO 1 WEEK AND VARIED IN SPECIFIC FOCUS/DEPTH OF MATERIAL AND FORMATION OF DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE. ALL SERVE TO DEVELOP AN AWARENESS FOR DOLPHIN HISTORY, CONSERVATION ISSUES AND INTERACTIONS WITH HUMANS.WITH THE ARRIVAL OF COVID-19 IN 3/2020, DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER WAS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON 3/21/2020 THROUGH 5/31/2020. DRC WELCOMED APPROX 50,000 GUESTS TO DRC TO MEET ITS FAMILY OF DOLPHINS AND SEA LIONS. GUESTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT DRC'S MISSION STATEMENT, FROM ADMISSIONS TO INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS TO PRIVATE CUSTOM PROGRAMS. GIVEN THE CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY COVID-19, TRAVEL WAS REDUCED SUBSTANTIALLY LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY. ADDITIONALLY, UPON REOPENING TO THE PUBLIC ON 6/1/2020, PROGRAMS WERE OFFERED IN MORE TIME SLOTS AND WERE LIMITED TO MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS PER PROGRAM, WHILE PROVIDING SAFE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CDC.DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER PARTNERS WITH WOUNDED WARRIORS AND HOSTS THE ANNUAL SOLDIER RIDE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS THROUGH ENDOWMENTS FROM THE CHARLES EVANS FOUNDATION, AS WELL AS PROJECT ODYSSEY AND CUSTOM PROGRAMS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. ADDITIONALLY, DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTERSTRIVES TO EDUCATE THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF ITS LOCAL COMMUNITY* BY SPONSORING ALL LOCAL MONROE COUNTY SCHOOL CHILDREN VISITS, TOM'S HARBOR BRIDGE CLEANUP, 7-MILE BRIDGE RUN, LOCAL CHAMBER EVENTS, AND OCEAN DAY CELEBRATION. DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER ALSO PARTNERS WITH FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE AS THE PRIMARY MANATEE RESCUE AGENT IN MONROE COUNTY FLORIDA. NEW FUNDRAISING SOURCES INCLUDED DRC HOSTING ITS FIRST EVER ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION AND BEGAN FILMING DAILY FACEBOOK "LIVE FROM THE LAGOONS" WHICH CONTINUE TO THIS DAY.IN MAY, 2021, DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER TRAINING INSTITUTE HAD THREE COLLEGE STUDENTS GRADUATE AND THERE ARE THREE MORE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDING MAY, 2022.DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER SUCCESSFULLY APPLIED FOR ITS SECOND PPP LOAN IN JANUARY 2021, AND IT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY FORGIVEN 6/21, ALLOWING DRC TO RETAIN ITS STAFF DURING THE SECOND YEAR OF CHALLENGES RELATED TO THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC.


RESEARCH: INVESTIGATIONS INTO DOLPHIN PHYSIOLOGY, DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR. ASSISTANCE TO INJURED/ILL MANATEES, COLLECTING PHYSICAL DATA. PROVIDING VARIOUS RECREATIONAL MOTIVATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. FIELD RESEARCH PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2014 AND CONTINUES TO OBSERVE AND IDENTIFY POPULATIONS OF WILD DOLPHINS IN THE MIDDLE KEYS IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA.


MEMBERSHIP: PROVIDING REGULAR PUBLICATIONS CONTAINING A BROAD RANGE OF DOLPHIN AND CONVERSATION INFORMATION, FOSTERING CONCERN FOR DOLPHINS IN GENERAL AND ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rita Irwin
President/ceo
$196,402
Armando Rodriguez
COO
$165,370
Linda Erb
VP Of Animal Care And Trai
$109,272
Peggy Mcgill
VP Of Finance And Admin.
$99,170
Susan Lindley
Member
$0
Celie Florence
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,205,294
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,205,294
Total Program Service Revenue$4,994,945
Investment income $862
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $490
Net Income from Fundraising Events $101,836
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $202,813
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,517,518

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Dolphin Research Center Inc has recieved totaling $342,506.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$100,000
Hollyjolly Foundation Inc

Palm Beach, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$85,000
Knopf Family Foundation Inc

Wakefield, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$40,000
The Spurlino Foundation

Odessa, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$30,000
Gore Fam Memorial Foundation Tr 3298-4

Ft Lauderdale, FL

PURPOSE: SPECIAL NEEDS PATHWAY PROGRAM FOR THE DISABLED

$20,235
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$14,600
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$288,091
Earnings$64,700
Admin Expense$18,848
Ending Balance$333,943

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