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Marine Environmental Sciences Consortium

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Science and Technology Research Institutes, Services / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$25.7M (2023)

Expenses
$17.6M (2023)

Total Assets
$46.1M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$23.6M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings and Audits by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,683,420
Expenses
$17,598,797
Net Income
$8,084,623
Net Assets
$22,444,486
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $23,245,469
90.5%
Program Services $2,486,120
9.7%
Investment Income $97,159
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$180,524
Other Revenue $35,196
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $437,772
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,169,208
35.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,055,900
Total Liabilities $23,611,414
Net Assets $22,444,486
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $244,923 $0 $0
David England (Deputy Director) $188,042 $0 $0
Delbert Smee (Chair, University Programs) $155,712 $0 $0
Ruth Carmichael (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $144,789 $0 $0
Roberta Swann (Director Of Mbnep) $129,664 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $116,483 $0 $0
Dr Quinton T Ross (President Alabama State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Christopher Roberts (President Auburn University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Carl Stockton (Chancellor Auburn University At Montgomery) $0 $0 $0
Rev John Cameron West (President Huntingdon College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Don Killingsworth (President Jacksonville State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Beck Taylor (President Samford University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gregory Vincent (President Talladega College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Hawkins (Chancellor Troy University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Charlotte Morris (Tuskegee University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Bell (President University Of Alabama) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ray Watts (President University Of Alabama At Birmingham) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lonnie Burnett (President University Of Mobile) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Stewart (President University Of Montevallo) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Kitts (President University Of North Alabama) $0 $0 $0
Jo Bonner (President University Of South Alabama) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ken Trucker (President University Of West Alabama) $0 $0 $0
Dr Catherine Wehlburg (President Athens State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mary H Van Brunt (President Spring Hill College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Yolanda W Page (President Stillman College) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,007,906
Expenses
$18,313,714
Net Income
$6,694,192
Net Assets
$14,405,617
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,911,139
91.6%
Program Services $2,208,173
8.8%
Investment Income $5,112
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$278,599
Other Revenue $162,081
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $539,915
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,854,660
32.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,051,389
Total Liabilities $22,645,772
Net Assets $14,405,617
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $242,473 $0 $0
David England (Deputy Director) $180,776 $0 $0
Delbert Smee (Chair, University Programs) $140,338 $0 $0
Ruth Carmichael (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $126,575 $0 $0
Roberta Swann (Director Of Mbnep) $119,345 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $111,901 $0 $0
Dr Quinton T Ross (President Alabama State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phillip Way (President Athens State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Christopher Roberts (President Auburn University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Carl Stockton (Chancellor Auburn University At Montgomery) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Coleman (President Birmingham Southern College) $0 $0 $0
Rev John Cameron West (President Huntingdon College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Don Killingsworth (President Jacksonville State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Beck Taylor (President Samford University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joseph Lee Ii (President Spring Hill College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Cynthia Warwick (President Stillman College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Gregory Vincent (President Talladega College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Hawkins (Chancellor Troy University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Charlotte Morris (Tuskegee University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Bell (President University Of Alabama) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ray Watts (President University Of Alabama At Birmingham) $0 $0 $0
Dr Darren Dawson (President University Of Alabama At Huntsville) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lonnie Burnett (President University Of Mobile) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Stewart (President University Of Montevallo) $0 $0 $0
Dr Kenneth Kitts (President University Of North Alabama) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,770,874
Expenses
$15,316,412
Net Income
$3,454,462
Net Assets
$7,404,122
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,470,509
87.7%
Program Services $1,934,760
10.3%
Investment Income $3,560
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$196,513
Other Revenue $558,558
3.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $490,058
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,156,719
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,833,959
Total Liabilities $25,429,837
Net Assets $7,404,122
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $235,338 $0 $0
David England (Director Of Finance & Administration) $150,409 $0 $0
Delbert Smee (Chair, University Programs) $122,053 $0 $0
Ruth Carmichael (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $121,925 $0 $0
Roberta Swann (Director Of Mbnep) $111,531 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $110,761 $0 $0
Dr Quinton T Ross (President Alabama State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phillip Way (President Athens State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jay Gogue (President Auburn University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Carl Stockton (Chancellor Auburn University At Montgomery) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Coleman (President Birmingham Southern College) $0 $0 $0
Rev John Cameron West (President Huntingdon College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Don Killingsworth (President Jacksonville State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Tew (President Judson College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Westmoreland (President Samford University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joseph Lee Ii (President Spring Hill College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Cynthia Warwick (President Stillman College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Billy Hawkins (President Talladega College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Hawkins (Chancellor Troy University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lily Mc Nair (Tuskegee University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Bell (President University Of Alabama) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ray Watts (President University Of Alabama At Birmingham) $0 $0 $0
Dr Darren Dawson (President University Of Alabama At Huntsville) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lonnie Burnett (President University Of Mobile) $0 $0 $0
Dr John Stewart (President University Of Montevallo) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$17,263,932
Expenses
$16,680,633
Net Income
$583,299
Net Assets
$2,330,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,182,870
93.7%
Program Services $1,288,116
7.5%
Investment Income $994
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$303,037
Other Revenue $94,989
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $810,566
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,031,161
30.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,664,972
Total Liabilities $20,334,308
Net Assets $2,330,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $235,338 $0 $0
David England (Director Of Finance & Administration) $150,409 $0 $0
Delbert Smee (Chair, University Programs) $122,053 $0 $0
Ruth Carmichael (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $121,925 $0 $0
Roberta Swann (Director Of Mbnep) $111,531 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $110,761 $0 $0
John Dindo (Assoc. Director, Institutional Advancement) $80,602 $0 $0
Dr Quinton T Ross (President Alabama State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Phillip Way (President Athens State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jay Gogue (President Auburn University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Carl Stockton (Chancellor Auburn University At Montgomery) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Coleman (President Birmingham Southern College) $0 $0 $0
Rev John Cameron West (President Huntingdon College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Don Killingsworth (President Jacksonville State University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Mark Tew (President Judson College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Andrew Westmoreland (President Samford University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Joseph Lee Ii (President Spring Hill College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Cynthia Warwick (President Stillman College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Billy Hawkins (President Talladega College) $0 $0 $0
Dr Jack Hawkins (Chancellor Troy University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lily Mc Nair (Tuskegee University) $0 $0 $0
Dr Stuart Bell (President University Of Alabama) $0 $0 $0
Dr Ray Watts (President University Of Alabama At Birmingham) $0 $0 $0
Dr Darren Dawson (President University Of Alabama At Huntsville) $0 $0 $0
Dr Lonnie Burnett (President University Of Mobile) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,742,612
Expenses
$16,057,170
Net Income
-$314,558
Net Assets
$1,747,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,450,575
85.4%
Program Services $2,233,222
14.2%
Investment Income $790
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$37,582
Other Revenue $95,607
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $536,743
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,239,506
32.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,542,404
Total Liabilities $17,795,039
Net Assets $1,747,365
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $205,416 $0 $0
Ken Heck (Chair, University Programs) $168,599 $0 $0
John Dindo (Assoc. Director, Institutional Advancement) $159,981 $0 $0
Just Cebrian (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $145,331 $0 $0
David England (Assoc. Director, Admin Services) $136,259 $0 $0
Ruth Carmichael (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $115,372 $0 $0
Roberta Swann (Director Of Mbnep) $103,468 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $93,991 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$15,301,502
Expenses
$15,469,200
Net Income
-$167,698
Net Assets
$2,075,882
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,388,497
87.5%
Program Services $1,982,182
13.0%
Investment Income $1,247
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$93,337
Other Revenue $22,913
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $779,927
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,160,567
33.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,084,530
Total Liabilities $17,008,648
Net Assets $2,075,882
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $212,053 $0 $0
Ken Heck (Chair, University Programs) $178,782 $0 $0
John Dindo (Assoc. Director, Institutional Advancement) $163,819 $0 $0
David England (Assoc. Director, Admin Services) $131,945 $0 $0
Just Cebrian (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $121,791 $0 $0
Ruth Carmichael (Sr. Marine Scientist Iii) $101,561 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $93,329 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,133,833
Expenses
$17,469,092
Net Income
-$1,335,259
Net Assets
$7,414,172
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,410,058
89.3%
Program Services $1,787,394
11.1%
Investment Income $1,604
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$89,194
Other Revenue $23,971
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $758,270
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,767,785
27.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,439,438
Total Liabilities $12,025,266
Net Assets $7,414,172
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $208,086 $0 $0
Ken Heck (Chair, University Programs) $175,320 $0 $0
John Dindo (Assoc. Director, Institutional Advancement) $161,296 $0 $0
David England (Assoc. Director, Admin Services) $125,855 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $87,713 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$21,814,114
Expenses
$22,114,314
Net Income
-$300,200
Net Assets
$8,749,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $19,886,526
91.2%
Program Services $1,919,554
8.8%
Investment Income $1,805
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$15,492
Other Revenue $21,721
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $784,323
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,591,548
20.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,793,095
Total Liabilities $12,043,664
Net Assets $8,749,431
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $181,398 $0 $0
Ken Heck (Chair, University Programs) $153,193 $0 $0
John Dindo (Assoc. Director, Institutional Advancement) $141,506 $0 $0
David England (Assoc. Director, Admin Services) $110,553 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $74,412 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,241,500
Expenses
$13,067,555
Net Income
$1,173,945
Net Assets
$9,049,631
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $12,422,074
87.2%
Program Services $1,825,106
12.8%
Investment Income $1,889
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$22,547
Other Revenue $14,978
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $741,953
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,222,759
32.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,783,344
Total Liabilities $10,733,713
Net Assets $9,049,631
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $183,516 $0 $0
Ken Heck (Chair, University Programs) $170,335 $0 $0
John Dindo (Assoc. Director, Institutional Advancement) $156,683 $0 $0
David England (Assoc. Director, Admin Services) $123,333 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $82,317 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,319,179
Expenses
$10,303,674
Net Income
$15,505
Net Assets
$14,607,089
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,690,333
74.5%
Program Services $1,858,445
18.0%
Investment Income $1,484
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$15,753
Other Revenue $784,670
7.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $629,548
6.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,229,414
41.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,523,355
Total Liabilities $1,916,266
Net Assets $14,607,089
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Valentine (Executive Director) $166,226 $0 $0
Ken Heck (Chair, University Programs) $148,162 $0 $0
John Dindo (Assoc. Director, Institutional Advancement) $138,419 $0 $0
David England (Assoc. Director, Admin Services) $108,908 $0 $0
Christine Miller Way (Chair Discovery Hall Programs) $67,833 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$10,971,242
Expenses
$10,981,696
Net Income
-$10,454
Net Assets
$14,591,584
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,950,478
81.6%
Program Services $2,056,098
18.7%
Investment Income $1,553
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$60,066
Other Revenue $23,179
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $683,082
6.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,957,778
36.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,883,849
Total Liabilities $2,292,265
Net Assets $14,591,584

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,494,458
Expenses
$13,236,964
Net Income
$257,494
Net Assets
$14,602,038
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,716,477
86.8%
Program Services $1,716,300
12.7%
Investment Income $1,474
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$9,337
Other Revenue $69,544
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $662,300
5.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,586,245
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,072,223
Total Liabilities $1,470,185
Net Assets $14,602,038

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,115,092
Expenses
$14,520,363
Net Income
$1,594,729
Net Assets
$14,326,645
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,983,812
68.2%
Program Services $1,616,258
10.0%
Investment Income $4,214
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$13,054
Other Revenue $3,523,862
21.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $739,824
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,967,168
34.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,357,677
Total Liabilities $4,031,032
Net Assets $14,326,645

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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