Sea Research Foundation, Inc.
Sea Research Foundation, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Sea Research Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education, and research.
About
The organization operates an aquarium which is open to the general public. Programs include animal husbandry and rehabilitation for marine mammals, penguins, fishes and aquatic invertebrates. During the calendar year 2018 there were approximately 790,619 visitors that came to the aquarium.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education and research.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To inspire people everywhere to care about and protect our oceans.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CT, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 55 COOGAN BLVD, MYSTIC, CT, 06355.
- The form of the non-profit reports 447 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,752,929.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1977.
- The organization pays $10,567,374 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,454,844 in fundraising expenses.