Florida Aquarium Inc
Florida Aquarium Inc
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About this organization
Mission
To entertain, educate and inspire stewardship of the natural environment.
About
AQUARIUM VISITATION ADMISSIONS - THE AQUARIUM WELCOMED OVER 840,000 GUESTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 - THE 2ND HIGHEST ATTENDANCE YEAR IN ITS HISTORY. THESE VISITORS ENJOY AND LEARN ABOUT THE AQUARIUM'S 7,000 AQUATIC PLANT AND MARINE FISH AND ANIMAL RESIDENTS THROUGH SELF-GUIDED TOURS AND GUEST ENGAGEMENT FACILITATORS. THIS EXPERIENCE PROVIDES AN EYE-OPENING WINDOW INTO LIFE BELOW THE SURFACE. MANY OF OUR GUESTS NEVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THESE RICH AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WILD, BUT THEY CAN HAVE CLOSE ENCOUNTERS AT THE AQUARIUM. VISITORS TO THE AQUARIUM ARE EXPOSED TO FRAGILE NATURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FLORIDA'S AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2015, THE AQUARIUM COMPLETED ITS $15 MILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, RISING TIDES. THIS CAMPAIGN PROVIDED THE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEW STINGRAY BEACH, VINIK CHANNELSIDE ROOMS, NEW GUEST SERVICES AND TICKETING CENTER, AND THE CAROL J. & BARNEY BARNETT LEARNING CENTER. IN FISCAL YEAR 2017, THE FINAL PIECE OF RISING TIDES PROJECT WAS COMPLETED - THE MOSAIC CENTER. THE OUTDOOR PLAZA AND SPLASH PAD WERE ALSO COMPLETED AND A NEW 4-D THEATER WAS ADDED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019, THE HEART OF THE SEA EXHIBIT IN THE RE-IMAGINED WAVES OF WONDER GALLERY OPENED, AS WELL AS THE NEW MOON BAY EXHIBIT IN THE AQUARIUM LOBBY, WHERE GUESTS CAN TOUCH MOON JELLIES. THE AQUARIUM WAS RANKED #2 IN USA TODAY'S NATIONAL READERS' CHOICE AWARDS FOR BEST AQUARIUM IN FISCAL 2019.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The florida aquarium's mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire stewardship about our natural environment. it accomplishes this mission through hosting over 800,000 visitors annually at the aquarium facility; and by presenting educational and community programs to the public, highlighting our animal ambassadors. conservation projects focusing on coral propagation and restoration, sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation, and shark conservation are also top priorities for the aquarium.”.
Their activities were defined as: “The florida aquarium's mission is to entertain, educate and inspire stewardship about our natural environment. our vision is to protect and restore our blue planet.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as FL.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL, 33602.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 361 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$72,560.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $11,332,860 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $881,115 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.