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Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated

Public charity · Grantmaker Gloucester, MA EIN: 46-3020006 Website

Gloucester marine genomics institute's mission is to address critical challenges in ocean health, human health, and the environment through innovative marine biotechnology research and transformative science education. By combining world-class genomics research with workforce development programs, the organization aims to revitalize gloucester's economy and build a thriving life sciences community.

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated at a glance

In short: Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$20,077
-27.4% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$20,077
-27.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$20,077
Total assets
$13,172,949
+43.3% vs 2023
Primary geography
Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences: $20KBigelow Laboratory for OceanSciences$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences ($20K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

SeattleAmherstEast Boothbay

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $28K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences East Boothbay, MESubaward - Research Project$20,077
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$13,172,949$9,856,858$5,839,474$20,0771$22,971
2023$9,194,920$5,663,713$5,271,443$27,6621$19,563
2022$8,833,922$4,950,560$4,182,030$12,4712$30,947
2021$6,391,248$3,696,624$3,299,148——$2,405
2020$5,971,628$2,200,360$2,905,680——$6,006

About Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated

Based on IRS filings

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Gloucester, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $23K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated is led by Christine Bolzan, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Christine Bolzan

    Executive Director

    Executive Director & Clerk → Executive Director, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $190K (2020) → $268K (2024)

  • Marc Vidal

    President

    Board Member & President → President, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele May

    Board Chair & Treasurer

    Board Member & Treasurer → Board Chair & Treasurer, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Bodnar

    Science Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $217K (2020) → $222K (2024)

  • John Doyle

    Education Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $101K (2020) → $126K (2024)

  • Logan Walsh

    Development Director

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $148K (2021) → $176K (2024)

  • Laura Richane

    Director of Partnership & Enrollment

    Director of Enrollment & Partnerships → Director of Partnership & Enrollment, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $112K (2023) → $118K (2024)

  • Bill Kane

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Walt

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • George Putnam

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John O'Connor

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jose-Carlos Gutierrez-Ramos

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Sen

    Director

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Simons

    Director & Clerk

    Board Member → Director, 2022

    Director → Director & Clerk, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Liss

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Westra

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andrew Gardner

    Chief Scientific Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $135K (2024)

  • Matthew Harke

    Research Scientist II

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $109K (2024)

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Lisa Tobias (2023) — Director of Finance
  • Former: Jim Bacon (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Jillian Cluett (2020–2021) — Director of Finance & Administrative
  • Former: John Connolly (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Carson Berglund (2020) — Development Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Christine Bolzan — Executive Director: $268KChristine BolzanExecutive Director$268KAndrea Bodnar — Science Director: $222KAndrea BodnarScience Director$222KLogan Walsh — Development Director: $176KLogan WalshDevelopment Director$176KAndrew Gardner — Chief Scientific Officer: $135KAndrew GardnerChief Scientific Officer$135KJohn Doyle — Education Director: $126KJohn DoyleEducation Director$126KLaura Richane — Director of Partnership & Enrollment: $118KLaura RichaneDirector of Partnership &…$118KMatthew Harke — Research Scientist II: $109KMatthew HarkeResearch Scientist II$109K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $268K, to Christine Bolzan (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated

How much does Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated give each year?

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $28K across 1 grant.

How large is Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated?

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.9M.

What is Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated?

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Gloucester, MA. It holds $13.2M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated operate?

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maine, Washington.

What is Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated's EIN?

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3020006. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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