Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc at a glance
In short: Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc gave $188K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $188,476
- +46.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,413
- -51.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,925
- Total assets
- $2,381,351
- -45.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Fisheries Restoration ($91K). Together the top 6 received $188K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2024) to $714K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $188K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Fisheries Restoration Biloxi, MS | Marine Research | $90,820 |
| Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, TX | Marine Research | $36,006 |
| CAE Mae Sea Foundation Lorton, VA | Marine Research | $31,886 |
| C Cenac & CO Ocean Springs, MS | Marine Research | $15,964 |
| Oyster South Decatur, GA | Marine Research | $7,000 |
| Texas Floating Classroom Inc Aransas Pass, TX | Marine Research | $6,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,381,351 | $4,540,495 | $6,463,633 | $188,476 | 6 | $29,528 |
| 2024 | $4,338,603 | $3,215,290 | $2,914,311 | $128,500 | 2 | $72,508 |
| 2023 | $4,161,718 | $2,640,699 | $2,834,423 | $713,813 | 5 | $33,217 |
| 2022 | $4,022,660 | $2,484,282 | $1,377,601 | — | — | $29,824 |
| 2021 | $2,986,125 | $3,231,140 | $840,681 | — | — | $942 |
About Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Corpus Christi, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $188K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc is led by James Meyn, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Meyn
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024) → $201K (2025)
Clark C. Flato
Board Chairman
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry McKinney
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$46K (2022) → $164K (2025)
David F. Sutter
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth W. Trawick
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Sevilla
Advisory Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Heath
Advisory Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hein
Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
David Hoyer
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Johnson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen W. Altheide
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gail Sutton (2022–2024) — Director of Operat.
- Former: Joe Fox (2022–2024) — Former Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $201K, to James Meyn (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc
How much does Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc give each year?
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc gave $188K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $129K across 2 grants.
What is Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc's typical grant size?
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc's median grant in 2025 was $23,925, and its average grant was $31,413, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc give grants?
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and Virginia (17%).
Does Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Marine Research" (6 grants).
Who are Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc's largest grantees?
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Fisheries Restoration ($90,820), Texas A&M University ($36,006) and CAE Mae Sea Foundation ($31,886), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc?
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc?
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Corpus Christi, TX. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc's EIN?
Palacios Marine Agricultural Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5079866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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