Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is a private foundation, based in Moss Landing, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $276.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2.7M.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute at a glance
In short: Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,500
- -97.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -97.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $276,769,918
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ocean Visions ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $863K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Visions Reston, VA | Sponsor the Ocean Visions Summit for 2025 | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $276,769,918 | $86,286,917 | $73,733,381 | $2,500 | 1 | $110,184,335 | $2,675,246 |
| 2023 | $260,415,595 | $84,478,775 | $66,546,177 | $100,000 | 1 | $87,684,815 | $3,748,493 |
| 2022 | $238,656,469 | $90,937,091 | $65,194,739 | $320,500 | 3 | $70,588,687 | $1,104,413 |
| 2021 | $209,352,150 | $66,112,975 | $59,408,223 | $245,500 | 4 | $62,316,891 | $318,128 |
| 2020 | $203,324,284 | $133,775,948 | $54,217,692 | $863,003 | 5 | — | $549,095 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute is led by Christopher Scholin, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 15 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Scholin
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$407K (2020) → $428K (2024)
Julie Packard
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Curtis Collins
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Dona Crawford
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Edward William Barnholt
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Eric Hartwig
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
G Ross Heath
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $8K (2024)
George N Somero
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Joel Birnbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
John Zicker
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Susan Hackwood
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Jyotika Virmani
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Lisa White
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Susan Lozier
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Susan Roberts
Director
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Barbara Wright
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Burnett
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Burnett
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Basilio Martinez
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$251K (2020) → $286K (2024)
Franklin M Orr Jr.
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $428K, to Dr Christopher Scholin (President & CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
How much does Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute give each year?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute gave $3K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute reported $276.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $86.3M.
Where does Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute operate?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has awarded grants in California, Florida, Virginia.
What is Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's EIN?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0150580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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