Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Inc is located in Virginia Beach, VA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 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 06/2022, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION - TO CONDUCT AND SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVES IN ORDER TO PRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE LEADING TO EFFECTIVE CONSERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.


PROGRAM REVENUE- TO PROVIDE ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT MEET THE NEEDS AND EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE AQUARIUM'S DIVERSE AUDIENCES IN ORDER TO FOSTER OCEAN LITERACY AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION ACTION.


EXHIBITS- TO PRODUCE ENGAGING, IMMERSIVE EXHIBITS IN ORDER TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION ACTIONS BY CREATING EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GUESTS AND THE ANIMAL POPULATION AND ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF MARINE SCIENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPLORATION.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Rover Dolphin Tours
Boat Contract
$560,022
City Of Virginia Beach
Reno, Rent & Payroll
$1,043,055
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $592,962
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,322,040
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $70,400
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,915,002
Total Program Service Revenue$1,168,355
Investment income $125,632
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $48,396
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $261,633
Net Income from Fundraising Events $165,125
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,535,734

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Inc has awarded $19,500 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Ross, CA

PURPOSE: Support of SWOT

$13,500

THE LEATHERBACK TRUST

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Fort Wayne, IN

PURPOSE: Cabuyal Sea Turtle Nesting

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $672,873.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: WIND ENERGY EXHIBIT AND ACCESS AQUARIUM

$125,000
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: WIND ENERGY EXHIBIT AND ACCESS AQUARIUM

$125,000
Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Norfolk, VA

PURPOSE: 2021 DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

$100,710
Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Norfolk, VA

PURPOSE: VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$100,000
Goode Family Foundation

Norfolk, VA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT RECIPIENT'S TAX-EXEMPT PROGRAM

$50,000
United Way Of South Hampton Roads

Norfolk, VA

PURPOSE: GRANTS AWARDED

$49,006
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,069,894
Earnings-$567,018
Net Contributions$129,466
Ending Balance$3,632,342

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