John G. Shedd Aquarium
John G. Shedd Aquarium
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About this organization
Mission
Shedd Aquarium's Vision is a world thriving with aquatic life, sustained by people who love, understand and protect it. Our mission is to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.
About
CONSERVATION EDUCATION: SINCE WE OPENED OUR DOORS IN 1930, SHEDD AQUARIUM HAS PROVIDED MORE THAN 117 MILLION GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK NATURE IN THE EYE THROUGH MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES, WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE ANIMALS IN OUR CARE, AND BECOME INSPIRED TO MAKE PERSONAL CHOICES THAT DRIVE ACTION FOR ANIMALS. WE KNOW THAT WHEN PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AQUATIC ANIMALS UP CLOSE, IT MOTIVATES AN EMOTIONAL, EMPATHETIC RESPONSE THAT SHIFTS ATTITUDES AND FOSTERS A PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR STEWARDSHIP OF LOCAL WATERS, GLOBAL OCEANS, AND WILDLIFE. THE AQUARIUM IS COMMITTED TO BEING ONE OF CHICAGO'S MOST ACCESSIBLE CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, OFFERING ILLINOIS RESIDENT FREE DAYS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FREE ADMISSION EVERY DAY AS THE NATION'S FIRST AQUARIUM TO JOIN THE MUSEUMS FOR ALL PROGRAM, AN EVERYDAY DISCOUNT FOR CHICAGO RESIDENTS, STUDENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS, AND FREE ADMISSION FOR TEACHERS, POLICE AND FIRE PERSONNEL, AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY. INSIDE THE AQUARIUM WALLS, A SUITE OF IMPACTFUL GUEST ENGAGEMENTS, INCLUDING LIVING EXHIBITS AND EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES BEHIND THE SCENES, CREATE MEMORABLE CONNECTIONS TO ANIMALS, WHILE MILLIONS OF ADDITIONAL LEARNERS WORLDWIDE MAKE VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH SHEDD'S EDUCATIONAL ONLINE PLATFORMS. THE AQUARIUM ALSO SHARES SHEDD'S MISSION BY TELLING ACCESSIBLE, MEANINGFUL STORIES WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING EFFORTS DEVELOPED THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF CONSERVATION, LEARNING PROGRAMS, ANIMAL CARE AND GUEST EXPERIENCE. AS A PROACTIVE LEADER AND RESOURCE FOR IMMERSIVE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, SHEDD OFFERS PROGRESSIVE, RELEVANT AND ENGAGING PROGRAMS INCLUDING AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, LABS AND WORKSHOPS, AND WEEKLONG CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR TEENS IN THE GREAT LAKES AND ABOARD ITS RESEARCH VESSEL, THE CORAL REEF II IN THE BAHAMAS.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Shedd aquarium's mission is to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal. this is driven by the organization's vision of a world thriving with aquatic life sustained by people who love, understand and protect it.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The shedd aquarium society operates a public aquarium to encourage the connection between animals and guests through exhibits and education programs with the goal of promoting aquatic conservation.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as IL, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1200 SOUTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60605.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 640 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 $12,542,847.
- The organization has 47 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1924.
- The organization pays $29,131,881 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,951,418 in fundraising expenses.