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Black in Marine Science

We celebrate Black marine scientists, spread environmental awareness & inspire the next generation of scientific thought leaders. Help us amplify Black voices!

Upper Darby, PA   |  www.bims.org

Mission

We are a premier organization aimed to celebrate Black marine scientists, spread environmental awareness and inspire the next generation of scientific thought leaders.

Ruling year info

2022

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Tiara Moore

Main address

771 Shelbourne Rd

Upper Darby, PA 19082 USA

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EIN

86-1303144

NTEE code info

Marine Science and Oceanography (U21)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

BIMS Bites

BIMS Bites, is a video series that premieres on our YouTube channel two times a month. The videos are five to eight minutes in length and are based on topics in marine science disseminated by Black marine scientists. The videos are made ASL accessible to create an equitable scientific environment.

Population(s) Served
Adults
Academics
People with disabilities

BIMS Bites Kids is a monthly video series that premieres on our YouTube channel. The videos are about five minutes in length and are based on topics in marine science disseminated by Black marine scientists. The talking points are targeted to children in order to create more excitement and greater understanding of science. The videos are made ASL accessible to create an equitable scientific environment.

Population(s) Served

BIMS Dives is a monthly live stream series that premieres on our YouTube channel. The livestreams run about one hour in length. Two moderators discuss a hot topic in marine science with an expert in the specified field. Viewers participation is encouraged by asking questions to the expert. The videos are made ASL accessible to create an equitable scientific environment.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Academics
Children and youth
People with disabilities
Academics
Adults

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Financials

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Black in Marine Science

Board of directors
as of 09/07/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr. Camille Gaynus

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/7/2023

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
Decline to state

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Equity strategies

Last updated: 09/07/2023

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Data
  • We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
  • We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
  • We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.