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Florida Aquarium INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % FLOR
Other · TAMPA, FL · EIN 59-2807815

About

The Florida Aquarium's mission focuses on our Shared Purpose of a commitment to save marine wildlife, with a Vision to be Florida's leading conservation-based Aquarium. It accomplishes this mission through hosting over 1 million visitors annually at the Aquarium facility, and by presenting educational and community programs to the public, highlighting our Animal Ambassadors. Conservation projects focusing on Coral propagation and restoration, Sea Turtle rescue and rehabilitation, and Penguin conservation are also top priorities for the Aquarium.

In care of FLOR

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
440
Volunteers
918

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$40.6M
Expenses
$36.4M
Assets
$60.6M
Liabilities
$5.8M

Financial history

$40.7M$20.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $40.6M · Peak FY2023: $40.7M · Avg: $28.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$738
Grants Given
FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
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Address

701 Channelside DR
Tampa, FL, 33602-560

Governance

Voting board members35
Independent members35
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %19.0%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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