Aquarium Of Boise Inc is located in Boise, ID. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2020, Aquarium Of Boise Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aquarium Of Boise Inc 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 Boise Inc generated $598.5k 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 (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $629.7k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE AOB IS TO CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO AQUATIC AND TERRESTRIAL LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, INSPIRATION AND CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AQUARIUM OF BOISE HOUSES OVER THIRTY EXHIBITS WITH OVER 300 DIFFERENT SPECIFIES OF FISH, REPTILES, AMPHIBIANS AND TROPICAL BIRDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. A KID FAVORITE, THE SHARK AND RAY TANK ALLOWS VISITORS TO FEED AND PET THE ANIMALS UNDER STAFF SUPERVISION. INFORMATIONAL EXHIBITS ARE LOCATED AROUND THE AQUARIUM HIGHLIGHTING CONSERVATION ISSUES. THE AQUARIUM ALSO HAS A QUARANTINE AND HOSPITAL AREA THAT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, BUT IS USED TO CARE FOR ANIMALS AND ACCLIMATE NEW RESIDENTS TO LIFE IN BOISE. AQUARIUM OF BOISE EDUCATED NEARLY 100000 VISITORS IN 2019 ABOUT NOT ONLY THE LIFE IN THE AQUARIUM, BUT CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND OCEANS IN GENERAL. OVER 8000 CHILDREN FROM THE TREASURE VALLEY AND EASTERN OREGON WERE GIVEN SPECIAL FIELD TRIP TOURS WITH AN EMPHASIS IN EDUCATION AS IT RELATED TO THEIR CURRICULUM. AOB OWNS A VAN THAT IS USED TO TRANSPORT THE ANIMALS THAT CAN SAFELY BE ROUTINELY TRANSPORTED TO COMMUNITY EVENTS AND ON CLASSROOM VISITS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joni Sullivan Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $38,100 |
Jamie Westberg Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sabrina Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Thacker Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeannette Bowman Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Albright Board Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $70,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,189 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,621 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $77,189 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $452,938 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $68,096 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $598,465 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $38,100 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,100 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $279,972 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,581 |
Payroll taxes | $26,805 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,168 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,467 |
Office expenses | $44,741 |
Information technology | $2,309 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $149,606 |
Travel | $1,783 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $682 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,732 |
Insurance | $12,626 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $629,697 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150,496 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $14,146 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $975 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $169,333 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,984 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $328 |
Total liabilities | $10,312 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $159,021 |
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 | $169,333 |
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