Public Benefit : Research and Public Policy Institutions
Marine Biological Laboratory
Biological discovery in Woods Hole
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (67.12) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 92.1% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 4.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.1% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.04 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (39.16) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 4.2% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 10.9% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.17 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (27.95) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2006)
Contact Information
Marine Biological Laboratory
Seven MBL Street
Woods Hole, MA 02543
tel: (508) 289-7650
fax: (508) 289-7931
Leadership (FYE 12/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Borisy | Executive Director, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $156,923 | 0.40% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| William T. Speck | Former Executive Director, CEO (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $145,345 | 0.37% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
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Mission
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) is an international center for research, education, and training in biology. Founded in 1888, MBL is the oldest private marine laboratory in the country. The MBL currently supports a year-round staff of more than 275 scientists and support staff working in such fields as cell and developmental biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular evolution, global infectious disease, neurobiology, and sensory physiology. Each summer, an additional 1,400 scientists and advanced students from around the world come to the MBL to study the diverse and abundant marine organisms found in local waters. The laboratory's educational program plays a significant role in training the world's experimental biologists.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Biological Laboratory - MA | 67.12 | |
| MIND Research Institute - CA | 60.81 | |
| Earthwatch Institute - MA | 57.91 |  |
| One Economy Corporation - DC | 69.14 | |
| Woods Hole Research Center - MA | 58.97 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Biological Laboratory - MA | 67.12 | |
| The Rodale Institute - PA | 33.44 |  |
| New York Academy of Sciences - NY | 50.74 | |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine - DC | 53.27 | |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory - NY | 65.68 | |
| Earthwatch Institute - MA | 57.91 | |
