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New England Aquarium Corporation

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: % MATTHEW USTASZEWSKI
Other · BOSTON, MA · EIN 04-2297514

About

The new england aquarium is a catalyst for global change through public engagement and education, commitment to marine animal conservation, innovative scientific research, and effective advocacy for a vital and vibrant ocean.

In care of Matthew Ustaszewski

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
407
Volunteers
575

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$54.6M
Expenses
$55.3M
Assets
$126.6M
Liabilities
$30.6M

Financial history

$65.4M$32.7M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $54.6M · Peak FY2023: $65.4M · Avg: $53.3M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$209K
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
SOUTH AMERICA
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
NORTH AMERICA

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$523K
Grants Given
$209K
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION
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Address

Central Wharf
Boston, MA, 02110-000

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members18
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardNo

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %35.1%
Permanent endowment %64.9%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$204K
Net to org$61K
Retained by contractors$143K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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