Terra Marine Research & Education Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Terra Marine Research & Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Carpinteria, California, registered in 1992, with $47,005 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4892 Dorrance Way, Carpinteria, CA, 93013 EIN 77-0125733 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2024)
$47K
▼ 36.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$38K
Net assets
$201K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Terra Marine Research & Education Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating64 mo reserves · +19% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Terra Marine Research & Education Inc: 64 mo reserves · +19% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Terra Marine Research & Education Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Terra Marine Research & Education Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4892 Dorrance Way, Carpinteria, CA, 93013
- City
- Carpinteria
- State
- California
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15K (FY2014) to $47K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
19.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$201K
Net assets
$201K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,005▼36.0% | $37,968▼70.0% | $201,036▲4.7% | $201,036▲4.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $73,471▼65.5% | $126,594▲165% | $191,999▼21.7% | $191,999▼21.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $212,774▲600% | $47,832▼5.8% | $245,122▲206% | $245,122▲206% | 990 |
| 2021 | $30,378▼43.3% | $50,776▲7.8% | $80,180▼20.3% | $80,180▼20.3% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $53,533▼77.6% | $47,120▼90.6% | $100,578▲6.8% | $100,578▲6.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $239,210▲32.8% | $499,033▲1863% | $94,165▼73.4% | $94,165▼73.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $180,145▲97.7% | $25,419▲128% | $353,988▲77.6% | $353,988▲77.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $91,112▲47.7% | $11,158▼29.8% | $199,262▲67.0% | $199,262▲67.0% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $61,669▲298% | $15,889▼14.4% | $119,308▲62.3% | $119,308▲62.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $15,479▲0.1% | $18,552▲81.0% | $73,528▼4.0% | $73,528▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $15,469 | $10,251 | $76,601 | $76,601 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $201K total
7 grants to Terra Marine Research & Education Inc totaling $201K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,667 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2018 | $83,334 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2018 | $21,666 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $8,667 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2017 | $41,666 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental/animals | 2017 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $19,167 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Terra Marine Research & Education Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Terra Marine Research & Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 77-0125733, based in Carpinteria, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Terra Marine Research & Education Inc's EIN?
- Terra Marine Research & Education Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 77-0125733.
- How much revenue does Terra Marine Research & Education Inc report?
- Terra Marine Research & Education Inc reported $47,005 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Terra Marine Research & Education Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Terra Marine Research & Education Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Terra Marine Research & Education Inc (EIN 77-0125733) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.