Lake Superior Center
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 77
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 05/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1659809
Organization Overview
Lake Superior Center, operating under the name Great Lakes Aquarium At Lake Superior Center, is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Great Lakes Aquarium At Lake Superior Center employed 77 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Lakes Aquarium At Lake Superior Center 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 12/2021, Great Lakes Aquarium At Lake Superior Center generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GREAT LAKES AQUARIUM INSPIRES PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THEIR CONNECTION WITH LAKE SUPERIOR AND THE WATERS OF THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CURATORIAL OPERATIONS MAINTAINED LAKE SUPERIOR CENTER FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND MET/EXCEEDED CDC PROTOCOLS FOR COVID 19. WE WELCOMED 190,849 GUESTS INTO OUR SPACE (INCLUDING THE 1900 EDUCATION PARTICIPANTS MENTIONED BELOW) DURING THE 352 DAYS WE WERE OPEN IN 2021, WHILE OBSERVING COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS PUT INTO PLACE BY THE MN STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND CDC.DUE TO COVID 19, WE WERE STILL UNABLE TO OFFER IN PERSON PROGRAMS (E.G. DIVE SHOWS, OTTER FEEDINGS, CAMP, ETC.). WE DID NOT HOLD SUMMER CAMPS IN 2021.
EDUCATION - LAKE SUPERIOR CENTER OFFERS PUBLIC PROGRAMS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF FRESHWATER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. WE HAD APPROXIMATELY 1,900 ATTENDEES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jay Walker Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $103,913 |
Annie Thors Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $76,853 |
Heather Muster Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Todd Fedora Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Borling Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Goldfine Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $878,175 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,493 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $942,668 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,249,763 |
| Investment income | $339 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,802 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $243,162 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,675,136 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $216,009 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,838 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $975,475 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,711 |
| Other employee benefits | $299,161 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,151 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,684 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,381 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $42,813 |
| Advertising and promotion | $53,265 |
| Office expenses | $20,700 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $332,760 |
| Travel | $1,128 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $195,550 |
| Insurance | $65,395 |
| All other expenses | $125,081 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,816,849 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,065,980 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,280 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $73,553 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $88,024 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,945 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $967,606 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,211,388 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $291,350 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $137,122 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $489,568 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $350,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,268,040 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $943,348 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,211,388 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Lake Superior Center has recieved totaling $25,116.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $10,250 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $8,731 |
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: EXPLORATION EDUCATION TEACHER WORKSHOPS | $6,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $135 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Voyageur Outward Bound School St Paul, MN | $9,562,125 | $8,704,047 |
Wilderness Inquiry Inc St Paul, MN | $5,540,005 | $9,209,787 |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation West St Paul, MN | $31,788,232 | $5,013,942 |
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN | $15,262,257 | $4,025,051 |
Lake Superior Center Duluth, MN | $2,211,388 | $3,675,136 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Sandstone, MN | $6,482,037 | $5,070,144 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc Lanesboro, MN | $6,318,004 | $2,449,962 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, MN | $2,703,587 | $2,707,647 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |