Mission
To understand key processes driving the world's ocean ecosystems, their evolution, and their fundamental relationship to life on earth through interrelated research, education, and technology transfer programs.
Public Charity
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in East Boothbay, ME. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $29.7M, expenses of $20.5M, total assets of $113.7M. Imperigo tracks 95 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $11.6M.
EIN: 016006001
East Boothbay, ME
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$29.7M
Total Expenses$20.5M
Total Assets$113.7M
Grant Records95
Funding Total$11.6M
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Received
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$1,625,218
Marine Science & Oceanography
$519,560
CONSERVATION
$350,000
OPERATIONS
$261,500
COMMUNITY BASED COASTAL HABITAT RESTORATION
$102,556
Showing up to 5 of 95 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Barbara Burgess
VP Education & Research
Benjamin Twining
VP for Research/Senior Res
Beth Orcutt
Director
Craig Muir
Senior Research Scientist
David Fields
CFO/VP for Administration
David Whitt
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29.7M | $20.5M | $113.7M |
| 2024 | $30.5M | $19.5M | $104.5M |
| 2023 | $41.5M | $18.6M | $87.5M |
| 2021 | $19.0M | $14.4M | $61.1M |
| 2020 | $13.8M | $13.9M | $53.8M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $13.8M to $29.7M (+116%), with total assets most recently reported at $113.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.