Nonprofit · EIN 59-3030066
MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC
Tax-exempt · PALM BAY, FL 32905
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $376,387 | $569,813 | -$193,426 | $771,472 | $349,490 | $421,982 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $576,058 | $744,506 | -$168,448 | $994,089 | $357,249 | $636,840 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $339,865 | $584,720 | -$244,855 | $870,866 | $89,886 | $780,980 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $287,377
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,976
- Net income from fundraising events
- $62,891
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $18,364
- Other revenue
- $83,034
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $126,873
- Other salaries and wages
- $194,237
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $371,780
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,320
- Occupancy
- $22,768
- Travel
- $3,331
- Depreciation
- $18,703
- Program services (functional)
- $279,149
- Management and general (functional)
- $175,763
- Fundraising (functional)
- $114,901
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $994,089
- Total assets, end of year
- $771,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $349,490
- Net assets, end of year
- $421,982
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $218,280
- Publicly traded securities
- $498,103
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $421,982
- Gross receipts
- $395,098
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA WILSON DR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $120,782 | $6,092 |
| JAMES MOIR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY JEAN JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK PRIEBE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY BEIRNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BOTTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRENCE CASTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT DAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMILLE HADLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER HICKMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KEARNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC MANNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MARLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS MAYO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY MOORHEAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOANIE REGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MAUREEN RUPE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $62,670 |
| ROGER HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID A MARLEY JR | DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAMILLE HADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH KEARNEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID E MANNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAREY MOORHEAD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK PRIEBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SOUTO | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $32,983 |
| ROGER HICKMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID A MARLEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ROBERT DAY | DIRCETOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MAUREEN RUPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOANIE REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAUL LAURA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAMES MOIR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| NANCY J JOHNSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| BILL COX | SECRETARY Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEVEN G CASANOVA | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3275 DIXIE HWY NE, PALM BAY, FL 32905-2511
- In care of
- % LAURA WILSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LAURA WILSON DR, 3275 DIXIE HWY NE, PALM BAY, FL 32905
- Signed the 990
- LAURA WILSON DR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (321) 725-7775
- Website
- WWW.LOVETHEIRL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL (MRC) IS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF MARINE SYSTEMS FOR THE ECONOMIC, RECREATIONAL, AESTHETIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL USE FOR THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF THE MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL (MRC) IS TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF MARINE SYSTEMS FOR THE ECONOMIC, RECREATIONAL, AESTHETIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL USE FOR THE PEOPLE OF FLORIDA. MRC WORKS TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES OF THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON, COASTAL WATERS, INSHORE REEFS, AND THE WATERSHED BY ADVOCATING AND USING SOUND SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE.Expenses $279,149
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-3030066
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C32Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $771,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $395,098
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $376,387 | $569,813 | $771,472 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $576,058 | $744,506 | $994,089 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $339,865 | $584,720 | $870,866 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $701,602 | $778,956 | $1,076,735 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $991,725 | $638,489 | $1,177,008 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 59-3030066).
Questions about MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC
- What is the EIN of MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC is 59-3030066.
- Is MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAURA WILSON DR.
- Who are the officers and directors of MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,782 (LAURA WILSON DR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MARINE RESOURCES COUNCIL OF EAST FLORIDA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $376,387, expenses of $569,813 and total assets of $771,472 at year end.
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