Overview Money In Money Out People Positions Interview Endorsements
About Our mission is to inspire conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience.
In care of James L Ferquson
Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Snapshot FY ending 2024-12-31 Financial history 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Latest FY2024: $20.3M · Peak FY2022: $28.2M · Avg: $18.1M
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 Address 100 Aquarium Wharf
Charleston, SC, 29401-630
Governance Voting board members 40
Independent members 40
Conflict-of-interest policy Yes
Whistleblower policy Yes
Doc-retention policy Yes
Audit committee Yes
990 reviewed by board Yes
Compensation practices Severance payments No
Equity-based comp No
Supplemental retirement plan No
Compensation committee Yes
Board approved comp Yes
Initial contract exception No
Financial detail (Schedule D) Board-designated % 67.0%
Permanent endowment % 33.0%
Endowment held by related org No
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