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Tennessee Aquarium

Public charity
DBA: % GORFON STALANS
Other · CHATTANOOGA, TN · EIN 58-1837154

About

The mission of the tennessee aquarium is to connect people with nature and empower them to make informed decisions about water and wildlife

In care of Gorfon Stalans

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
318
Volunteers
350

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2022-12-31
Revenue
$28.4M
Expenses
$25.6M
Assets
$81.8M
Liabilities
$18.2M

Financial history

$28.4M$14.2M$0
16171819202122
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2022: $28.4M · Avg: $26.0M

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.

TENNESSEE AQUARIUM
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Address

1 Broad ST
Chattanooga, TN, 37402-102

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members12
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
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersNo
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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