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V O L . X X X I N O. X X I I 20 G I V I N G G U I D E 2 0 2 5 – 2 0 2 6 N O N P RO F I T P RO F I L E 2026 GOALS Bigelow Laboratory's strategic goals have been set by our Board of Directors, scientists, and staff. ese include: � Hold the line amidst the evolving federal landscape by investing in new tools to advance science and diversifying revenue streams. � Be a world-renowned hub of research and technology development in seaweed and microalgae. � Be a nexus of organismal- and molecular-level discoveries for blue biotech and ocean stewardship. � Forge new frontiers in ocean moni- toring and forecasting to increase resilience and predict hazards to human health. � Lift up the next generation of ocean science leaders, including the blue economy workforce. FUNDRAISING EVENTS/ OPPORTUNITIES � 2025 Annual Fund: Now through Dec. 31, employer matches welcome (Give at donate.bigelow.org.) � #GivingTuesday: Global day of generosity, Dec. 2, 2025 � World Ocean Day: June 8, 2026, spring matching gift opportunities � Laborator y Tours: Year-round, private group tours on request � Annual Open House: July 2026, fea- turing campus-wide science exhibits, hands-on activities, tours, and more � Café Sci: Wednesday night talks with our scientists in July and August every summer � Big Splash: Gala-style event and live auction held every few summers, sponsorships available (Contact Michael at mvilarello@bigelow.org for info.) Visit bigelow.org for more and to follow our discoveries. GIVING OPPORTUNITIES � Donate to the 2025 Annual Fund: Your generosity sustains our ocean research and enables transformative educational experiences. � Join the Council: Annual donors of $5,000+ enjoy exclusive opportunities to connect with others committed to ocean health and science education. � Become a Corporate Sponsor: Support public programs like Café Sci, our Open House, and future Big Splash events, gaining prominent visibility in front of hundreds through our website, digital, and print materials. � Provide In-Kind Support: Contrib- ute valuable services, such as venue rentals, to help advance our mission. � Host a Fundraiser: Organize a one- day event for Bigelow Laboratory on World Ocean Day, June 8! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES � Campus Support: Lend a hand with gardening, seasonal upkeep, or preparing our grounds for visitors. � Science Ambassadors: Serve as a tour docent, guiding guests through our laboratory and sharing enthusiasm for ocean discovery. � Event and Office Assistance: Support community events, mailings, and outreach activities. � Creative and Professional Services: Contribute skills in photography, printing, media, event hosting, or other specialized expertise. � Leadership Roles: Consider sharing your professional expertise through service on our Board of Directors or Advisory Board to help guide Bigelow Laboratory's future. Every contribution and hour of volunteer support strengthens our science and community. To learn more, contact Dana at dwilson@bigelow.org. Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences Established: 1974 / Employees: 111 Annual revenue: $20.4 million TOP FUNDING SOURCES 52.5% Federal/state agencies (grant income) 28% Private donors (including endowment gifts) 9% Foundations (grant income) 8% Fee-for-service contracts 2.5% Course fees/academic affiliations CONTACT 60 Bigelow Drive East Boothbay, ME 04544 (207) 315-2567 Bigelow.org @bigelow_laboratory bigelowlab.bsky.social BigelowLab bigelow-laboratory-for-ocean- sciences AWARDS/ACCOLADES Charity Navigator Four-star Rating 2025; Platinum Transparency Rating Candid 2025; Mainebiz Business Leaders of the Year 2025 (Deborah Bronk, President & CEO); Best Places to Work in Maine, 2023; and United Nations Ocean Decade endorsement, 2022 MISSION STATEMENT We study the foundation of global ocean health and use our discoveries to improve the future for all life on the planet. Our vision is a world where scientific understanding of the ocean turns the tide on global challenges and unlocks the potential of the ocean to support society. AREA SERVED Our scientists conduct research globally — from the Gulf of Maine and the polar regions to the tropics and deep ocean. We're headquartered in East Boothbay (Lincoln County). AT A GLANCE Peter Handy Chairman of the Board of Directors COO, Mark Foods BOARD OFFICERS Stewart Bither Vice Chair Consultant, New Ventures BOARD MEMBERS Mark Abbott, PhD President Emeritus, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Jon Bigelow Retired President & CEO, KnowledgePoint360 Group Elizabeth Bishop CFO, Boothbay Region & CLC YMCA Priscilla Brooks, PhD Vice President & Director of Ocean Conservation, Conservation Law Foundation Barbara Burgess Cofounder, Women Working for Oceans Chris Byrd Executive Vice President of Healthcare Operations, WEX Michael Conathan Senior Policy Fellow, The Aspen Institute John Heyl Retired Senior Vice President for Development, Center for Strategic and International Studies Marion Howard Community Volunteer Edwin Trautman, PhD Retired Vice President, Pfizer Deborah Bronk President and CEO