Public Charity

HUBBS-SEA WORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE

HUBBS-SEA WORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SAN DIEGO, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $6.4M, expenses of $6.2M, total assets of $7.7M. Imperigo tracks 47 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $4.9M.

EIN: 952304740 SAN DIEGO, CA Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis NTEE: D05 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$6.4M
Total Expenses$6.2M
Total Assets$7.7M
Grant Records47
Funding Total$4.9M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (the Institute) was organized pursuant to the General Nonprofit Corporation Law of the State of California. The primary purpose for which the Institute was formed is to conduct biological, environmental, and other general scientific studies, and to engage in the development of the technologies which will enhance public awareness and mankinds dedication to the public service responsibility in both the public and private sector.

Where $100 goes at Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute

How Hubbs-Sea World Research Institute divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.

$73 Programs the work itself
$22 Management running the organization
$5 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $73 for programs

$15
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD Conducted scientific research on 25 sustainable seafood projects, feeding a hungry world and restoring depleted fish populations
20% of program spending
$15
WILDLIFE POPULATIONS Conducted scientific research on 3 projects on wildlife population ecology, examining the interconnectedness of marine life and habitats
About 20% (cost not reported)
$15
OCEAN HEALTH Conducted scientific research on 7 projects on ocean health, promoting a healthier planet where humans and marine life thrive together
About 20% (cost not reported) · Reported in the filing: 50 events; 90 individuals

Plus 2 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.

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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

CFO/SECRETARY Bethany J Smith Thru 111524
Trustee Bill Shedd
Trustee Chris Dold
CSO/VP Danielle Haulsee
Trustee David Gardner
President Donald B Kent

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

Research & Policy
$2,815,270 15 grants
Animal Welfare
$1,207,611 6 grants
General Support
$587,076 10 grants
Environment & Conservation
$191,036 11 grants
Unspecified
$118,545 5 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $6.4M $6.2M $7.7M
2024 $4.7M $5.7M $7.7M
2023 $5.4M $5.0M $8.5M
2022 $5.2M $4.8M $8.1M
2021 $5.5M $4.9M $7.9M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.5M to $6.4M (+15%), with total assets most recently reported at $7.7M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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