Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The mission of the oklahoma aquarium foundation is to support the operations, educational programs, strategic growth and sustainability of the jenks aquarium authority (a political subdivision of the city of jenks, oklahoma) in jenks, oklahoma. the aquarium is dedicated to fostering knowledge, appreciation and conservation of aquatic life and environments and welcomes more than 400,000 visitors annually providing an economic benefit in addition to serving as an educational resource. the purposes and objectives of the foundation shall be to develop, manage, operate and/or serve as an affiliated board of directors for public aquariums which will also serve as natural history museums, nature and wildlife interpretive and rehabilitation centers, sanctuaries, refuges, propogation centers for plant and animal species, house public or private agencies of a similar purpose and as science centers”.

When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “To educate and inspire conservation of our aquatic world through interactive discovery”.

• The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as OK.
• The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be PO BOX 1443, Jenks, OK, 74037.
• As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 0 employees on their payroll.
• 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
• Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$50,163.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 41 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1988.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.