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Central Coast Aquarium
Central Coast Aquarium
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About this organization
Mission
The Central Coast Aquarium's mission is to cultivate a community that is dedicated to ocean stewardship through education, engagement and action.
About
The Central Coast Aquarium provides hands on educational programs for children pre-K through 12th grade. The organization serves students from San Luis Obispo, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Monterey and Santa Barbara counties. The organization provides three main programs including a public aquarium, discovery labs and off shore floating labs. All programs including off site outreach programs serve the community and visitors by providing marine life education programs to immerse and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The central coast aquarium serves as a marine science education center and community resource that strives to educate and engage visitors on marine life and aquatic environments. the organization is committed to providing educational exhibits and programs that are beneficial and educational to the visitors and residents of san luis obispo county.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The central coast aquarium's mission is to cultivate a community that is dedicated to ocean stewardship through education, engagement and action.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as PO BOX 460, AVILA BEACH, CA, 93424.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 12 employees.
- 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 -$20,974.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $267,598 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $40,132 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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