Science & Technology
Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium
DAUPHIN ISL, AL
Total revenue
$39.5M
Total expenses
$36.9M
Net assets
$25.0M
Grants received
$37.9M
32 grants
EIN
630779657
Tax year
2023
Mission
To conduct pure and applied research, provide both structured education programs and information in non-instructional formats for individuals, organizations, and governance interested in and dependent upon the coastal and marine environment.
Programs
4 programs
Discovery Hall Program-Intended to increase understanding and appreciation for science and the marine environment by directly involving participants in the environment with dynamic, hands on activities, k-12 students, teacher training and enhancement programs (10,000 students per year).
Research-faculty conduct research in disciplines ranging from biochemistry to paleobiology. Mobile Bay is the overwhelmingly dominant natural feature of the Alabama coast and MESC has concentrated its efforts on the Bay - although research is carried out as far as Antarctica (100 projects)
Education, General/Other, The Alabama Aquarium-Exciting visual displays and engaging interactive exhibits present an unforgettable educational experience. Focuses on the four main ecosystems of Mobile Bay, includes and exhibit hall, weather station and living marsh boardwalk. (100,000 visitors per year)
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection. Mobile Bay National Estuary Program - to provide and maintain stewardship of the water quality characteristics and wise stewardship of the living resources of the Mobile Bay Estuary System (565,000 people)
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
31 listed
John Valentine
Executive Director
$252K
40 hrs/wk
David England
Deputy Director
$195K
40 hrs/wk
Dr Quinton T Ross
President Alabama State University
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0Dr Christopher Roberts
President Auburn University
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0Dr Carl Stockton
Chancellor Auburn University at Montgomery
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0Dr Don Killingsworth
President Jacksonville State University
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0Dr Beck Taylor
President Samford University
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0Dr Gregory Vincent
President Talladega College
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0Dr Jack Hawkins
Chancellor Troy University
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0Dr Charlotte Morris
Tuskegee University
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0Dr Stuart Bell
President University of Alabama
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0Dr Ray Watts
President University of Alabama at Birmingham
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0Dr Lonnie Burnett
President University of Mobile
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0Dr John Stewart
President University of Montevallo
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0Dr Kenneth Kitts
President University of North Alabama
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0Jo Bonner
President University of South Alabama
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0Dr Ken Trucker
President University of West Alabama
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0Dr Catherine Wehlburg
President Athens State University
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0Dr Mary H Van Brunt
President Spring Hill College
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0Dr Yolanda W Page
President Stillman College
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0Dr Charlees L Karr
President University of Alabama at Huntsville
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0Dr Daniel K Wims
President Alabama A & M
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0Dr Anthony Lee
President Huntingdon College
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0Delbert Smee
Chair, University Programs
$167K
40 hrs/wk
Ruth Carmichael
Sr. Marine Scientist III
$151K
40 hrs/wk
Roberta Swann
Director of MBNEP
$133K
40 hrs/wk
Dr Jeffry Krause
Sr Marine Scientist
$132K
40 hrs/wk
Patrick David
Data Manager
$128K
40 hrs/wk
Christine Miller-Way
Chair Discovery Hall Programs
$120K
0Troy McBride
Facilities Director
$112K
40 hrs/wk
Melissa Mills
Director of Information Technology
$109K
40 hrs/wk
Independent contractors
Ephrim and Associates Environmental
Environmental Consultant
Capt Mikes Fishing
Charter Vessel used in research activities
Grants received
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Funded by
$37.9M from 8 funders · 32 grants · 2017–2023
$36.3M · 7 grants · 2017–2023
$883K · 13 grants · 2017–2023
$544K · 4 grants · 2018–2023
$57K · 1 grant · 2020
$44K · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$35K · 1 grant · 2022
$7K · 1 grant · 2020
$6K · 1 grant · 2021