The Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc is located in Camden, NJ. The organization was established in 1993. 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 06/2022, Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Aquatic Sciences 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, Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR AQUATIC SCIENCES AT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM IS EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PROMOTING THE UNDERSTANDING, APPRECIATION, AND PROTECTION OF AQUATIC LIFE AND HABITATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CAUSE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES IN THE SCIENCE AND EDUCATION WORKFORCE AND TO PROVIDE QUALITY SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH K-12. BRIEFLY DESCRIBED, THE CAUSE PROGRAM TRAINS HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH IN MARINE SCIENCE AND BIOLOGY TO PREPARE THEM FOR PAID EMPLOYMENT AS "CAUSE INTERNS," IN JOBS AS SUMMER SCIENCE CAMP EDUCATION AND AS EDUCATORS AND MENTORS FOR YOUNGSTERS K-8 IN THE AFTERSCHOOL SCIENCE CLUBS. TEEN INTERNS IN THE CAUSE PROGRAM HAVE EXPERIENCED SUCCESSES IN EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING THAT GREATLY ENHANCE SELF-ESTEEM, WIDEN HORIZONS, AND INDELIBLY SHAPE AMBITIONS FOR FUTURE EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. PERHAPS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES, THE TEENS ARE THE EXPERT THE PERSON TO WHOM PEOPLE WILL LISTEN AND LEARN. EQUALLY POWERFUL BENEFITS RESULT FOR THE K-8 YOUNGSTERS WHO HAVE THE CHANCE TO DEVELOP MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH TEENAGERS FROM THEIR OWN COMMUNITY, WHO ARE ENTHUSIASTIC ROLE MODELS AND COMMITTED TEACHERS. 100% OF CAUSE SENIORS HAVE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL (150 SINCE 1993). THIS FACT IS PARTICULARLY NOTABLE GIVEN THE DROPOUT RATE OF CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT EXCEEDS 50% AND THE FACT THAT TEENS ARE RECRUITED INTO THE PROGRAM WITHOUT REGARD TO SCHOOL PERFORMANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Duvall President & CEO (retired 3/18/2022) | 40 | $105,732 | |
Barbara Kelly Secretary, Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $56,043 |
Jennifer Miller Chair & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Gillespie President & CEO (started 2/14/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Kathleen Wagner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Dighton PHD Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $267,330 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $573,337 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $840,667 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $494,553 |
Investment income | $38,179 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,335 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,400,037 |
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. | $161,775 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,888 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $687,134 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $166,062 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $280 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,482 |
Information technology | $2,496 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $15,647 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,046 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,871 |
Insurance | $67,935 |
All other expenses | $46,532 |
Total functional expenses | $1,297,411 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $687,794 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $75,313 |
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 | $10,842 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,162 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,291,850 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,120,961 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $154,973 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $86,164 |
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 | $31,342 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $272,479 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,480,424 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $368,058 |
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 | $2,120,961 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that The Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc has recieved totaling $1,884,330.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: ADDITION OF A PUBLIC WATERSHED EDUCATION CENTER AT ADVENTURE AQUARIUM | $1,640,000 |
Hearst Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $57,500 |
National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48,254 |
William Penn Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: INFORMAL LEARNING INITIATIVE PHASE II | $35,250 |
South Jersey Charitable Foundation Voorhees, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $41,190,755 | $10,493,866 |
Norristown Zoological Society Norristown, PA | $59,730,142 | $48,318,242 |
Staten Island Zoological Society Inc Staten Island, NY | $2,458,383 | $3,772,609 |
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society Schnecksville, PA | $4,150,376 | $5,175,034 |
Erie Zoological Society Erie, PA | $15,514,227 | $4,230,714 |
Niagara Aquarium Foundation Inc Niagara Falls, NY | $11,266,843 | $6,014,465 |
Healthy Kids Running Series Thornton, PA | $563,048 | $2,471,546 |
Utica Zoological Society Utica, NY | $4,059,823 | $2,740,900 |
The Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc Camden, NJ | $2,120,961 | $1,400,037 |
Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc Binghamton, NY | $2,721,469 | $1,642,589 |
Delaware Zoological Society Inc Wilmington, DE | $1,995,728 | $1,198,041 |
Li Zoological Society Inc The Anima L Farm Manorville, NY | $1,442,008 | $733,085 |