Georgia Aquarium Foundation Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Aquarium Foundation 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 12/2021, Georgia Aquarium Foundation Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.2% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC.THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS RAISED $5.5 MILLION FROM DONORS AND $604,670 FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO SUPPORT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM'S COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING VARIOUS AQUATIC ANIMAL INITIATIVES, SPONSORED EDUCATION ADMISSIONS AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, AND ITS H2O SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR KIDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steven Richard Koonin Director/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy J Pakenham Director/vice-Chairman/sec | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James S Grien Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Davis President & CEO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Christina Robinson Sr Vice President/cfo | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Joe Handy Former President-Foundation | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $604,670 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,537,783 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $91,911 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,142,453 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | -$91,911 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,050,542 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,825,212 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,825,212 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,410,727 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,361,833 |
Accounts receivable, net | $164,670 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,692 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $427,366 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $65,431,327 |
Total assets | $71,825,615 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,371 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $653,002 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $730,373 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $44,756,683 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,338,559 |
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 | $71,825,615 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Georgia Aquarium Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $315,156.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Truist Foundation Inc Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $200,000 |
Winston-Salem Foundation Winstonsalem, NC PURPOSE: 1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES | $100,000 |
National Philanthropic Tr Jenkintown, PA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $5,060 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $96 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Atlanta, GA | $34,853,425 | $8,191,894 |
The North Carolina Aquarium Society Raleigh, NC | $35,588,401 | $10,422,765 |
Riverbanks Society Columbia, SC | $6,757,058 | $6,422,199 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc Nashville, TN | $51,857,407 | $2,391,407 |
Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation Inc Jacksonville, FL | $483,370 | $3,953,714 |
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Chattanooga, TN | $4,728,476 | $6,364,362 |
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Inc Miami, FL | $2,159,678 | $3,763,572 |
Paws Humane Inc Columbus, GA | $9,312,790 | $2,921,124 |
Georgia Aquarium Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $71,825,615 | $6,050,542 |
Ding Darling Wildlife Society Inc Sanibel, FL | $15,322,068 | $5,152,512 |
Abbotsford Wildlife Foundation Inc Dalton, GA | $0 | $487,462 |
Lowry Park Zoo Endowment Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | $20,104,411 | $1,607,529 |