Aquarium Of The Pacific

Organization Overview

Aquarium Of The Pacific is located in Long Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aquarium Of The Pacific employed 428 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aquarium Of The Pacific is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Aquarium Of The Pacific generated $24.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.2m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC'S MISSION IS TO INSTILL A SENSE OF WONDER, RESPECT, AND STEWARDSHIP FOR THE PACIFIC OCEAN, ITS INHABITANTS, AND ECOSYSTEMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANIMAL CARE - THE AQUARIUM'S HUSBANDRY DEPARTMENT OVERSEES ALL OF THE CARE, FEEDING, AND LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS NEEDED TO SUPPORT OVER 12,000 ANIMALS REPRESENTING OVER 500 SPECIES IN MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITS, INCLUDING SEVERAL TOUCH TANK EXPERIENCES. SEA LIONS, SEA OTTERS, SHARKS, RAYS, DIVING BIRDS, SEA JELLIES, CORALS, SEA DRAGONS, TURTLES, AND FISH OF ALL TYPES FROM TEMPERATE TO TROPICAL SPECIES ARE ON DISPLAY. CARETAKING INCLUDES FEEDING OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD AVAILABLE, MONITORING WATER QUALITY AND ALL LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, MEDICAL EXAMS AND ROUTINE PROCEDURES, AND PROVIDING PROPER EXHIBIT AND BEHIND THE SCENES SPACE AVAILABLE TO THE ANIMALS.GUEST SERVICES - RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL GUEST INTERACTIONS EXCEPT FOR EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION. COLLECT FUNDS FROM ON-SITE VISITORS, ENSURE SAFETY AND CLEANLINESS OF THE FACILITYRETAIL OPERATIONS - CREATE OR RESEARCH PRODUCTS FOR SALE THAT REFLECT THE PUBLIC'S DIRECT EXPERIENCE IN THE AQUARIUM, INCLUDING ORIGINAL BOOKS INTERPRETING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND MERCHANDISE TO EDUCATE AND REMIND THE VISITOR OF THEIR EXPERIENCES AT THE AQUARIUM.


EDUCATION & CONSERVATION - THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC STRIVES TO IGNITE INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INTERESTS, AND BACKGROUNDS TO WONDER, EXPLORE, DISCOVER, AND LEARN. WE DO THIS THROUGH PROGRAMS ONSITE, ONLINE, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2021, THE DEPARTMENT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 68,000 PEOPLE.- 30% WERE WITH ONSITE PROGRAMS INCLUDING SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WHALE WATCHES, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.- 70% WERE THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDING PAID VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS AND FREE WEEKLY AQUARIUM ONLINE ACADEMY.- LESS THAN 1% WERE WITH ENGAGEMENTS OFFSITE IN THE COMMUNITY SUCH FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS.THE AQUARIUM'S CONSERVATION WORK EXTENDS ACROSS THE INSTITUTION INCLUDING IN THE HUSBANDRY TEAMS, VETERINARY SERVICES, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES. IN 2021, THE AQUARIUM STARTED TWO NEW PROGRAMS: MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG REARING AND SEA OTTER SURROGACY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dr Peter Kareiva
President & CEO
$442,584
Anthony Brown
VP Of Finance & CFO
$280,787
John Rouse
VP Operations
$256,249
Kathryn Nirschl
VP Human Resource
$221,285
Cecile Fisher
VP Marketing
$208,116
Ryan Ashton
VP Development
$195,834

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Tg Construction Inc
General Contractor
$275,453
Smg Food And Beverage Llc
Special Event Services
$136,969
Tank Specialists Of California
Exhibit Contractor
$175,795
Thermo Electron North America Llc
Exhibit Contractor
$119,288
Mediaspot Inc
Advertising
$115,831
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,034,058
Investment income $77,339
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $211,129
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $143,148
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,217,702
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $24,331,519

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Aquarium Of The Pacific has recieved totaling $5,169.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bess J Hodges Foundation

Long Beach, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$5,000
Strauss Foundation Incorporated

Owings Mills, MD

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$169
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$527,924
Earnings$489
Net Contributions$48,450
Ending Balance$576,863

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