Aquarium Of The Pacific
- Assets
- $80.1m
- Revenue
- $55.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 339
- Location
- Long Beach, CA
- Founding
- 11/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 33-0532354
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 12/2022, Aquarium Of The Pacific employed 339 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 12/2021, Aquarium Of The Pacific generated $55.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.7% 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
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, 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 2022, THE DEPARTMENT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 92,000 PEOPLE.- 73.7% WERE WITH ONSITE PROGRAMS INCLUDING SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WHALE WATCHES, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.- 18% WERE THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDING PAID VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS AND FREE WEEKLY AQUARIUM ONLINE ACADEMY.- 8.3% 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 2022, THE AQUARIUM CONTINUED ITS MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG PROGRAM BY RELEASING INDIVIDUALS TO THE WILD AND ITS SEA OTTER SURROGACY PROGRAM BY ACCEPTING SEVERAL RESCUED BABY SEA OTTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Bertrand Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Art Levitt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Samantha Attwood Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Hopper Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Cameron Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Esther Sm Chui Chao Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mediaspot Inc Advertising | 12/30/22 | $1,444,619 |
Smg Food And Beverage Llc Special Event Services | 12/30/22 | $456,936 |
Tg Construction Inc General Contractor | 12/30/22 | $392,229 |
The Lukens Company Tlc Visitor Survey | 12/30/22 | $186,789 |
Waterdog Products Inc Exhibit Contractor | 12/30/22 | $184,980 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $22,130,780 |
| Investment income | $12,897 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $163,265 |
| 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 | $3,190,825 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $55,282,601 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,695,516 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,277,380 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $132,883 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,140,546 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,773,577 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,250 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $80,267 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,352,387 |
| Advertising and promotion | $293,745 |
| Office expenses | $1,773,342 |
| Information technology | $496,574 |
| Royalties | $274,593 |
| Occupancy | $3,078,273 |
| Travel | $42,620 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,235 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,111,990 |
| Insurance | $529,896 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,659,381 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,007,362 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,346,978 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $366,870 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $389,485 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $647,574 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $560,622 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,897,292 |
| Total assets | $80,146,179 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,948,241 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,785,383 |
| 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 | $18,804,071 |
| Total liabilities | $27,537,695 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $50,611,729 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,996,755 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $52,608,484 |