Georgia Aquarium Inc
- Assets
- $586.6m
- Revenue
- $154.0m
- Investments
- $58.6m
- Employees
- 862
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 12/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 58-2574918
Organization Overview
Georgia Aquarium Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 2001. 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 12/2023, Georgia Aquarium Inc employed 862 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Aquarium 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 12/2023, Georgia Aquarium Inc generated $154.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GEORGIA AQUARIUM IS A LEADING NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO AQUATIC RESEARCH, EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL CARE, AND EDUCATION TO ENGAGE AND CULTIVATE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR WORLD OCEAN. WE DO THIS BY HELPING PEOPLE SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY. WE WORK TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE THROUGH ONE OF THE LARGEST VARIETIES OF AQUATIC LIFE IN THE WORLD, AND SHARE OUR GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH ACROSS THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY IN EFFORTS THAT LEAD TO IMPORTANT OCEANIC DISCOVERIES. WE BELIEVE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY SHOWING HOW HUMANKIND, AQUATIC ANIMALS AND THE WATERS OF THE WORLD ARE CONNECTED AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO ACTION. GEORGIA AQUARIUM IS CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION (AHA), AND ACCREDITED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS (AMMPA) AND THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH OPERATING A WORLD-CLASS AQUARIUM FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bernie Marcus Director/chairman Emeritus | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Richard Koonin Director/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Timothy J Pakenham Director/vice-Chairman/sec | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James S Grien Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Francis S Blake Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann-Marie Campbell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ames Scullin O'haire Inc Marketing | 12/30/23 | $5,704,968 |
Peckham Guyton Albers & Viets Inc Cip, Consulting & Design | 12/30/23 | $4,345,359 |
Abm Janitorial Janitorial Services | 12/30/23 | $1,640,576 |
Allied Universal Security Services Security | 12/30/23 | $1,693,135 |
Mckenney's Mechanical Contractorsengine Bldg. Maintenance | 12/30/23 | $1,180,992 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,219,420 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,219,420 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $144,581,883 |
| Investment income | $3,835,044 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$620,358 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $154,015,989 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $5,666,238 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,103,527 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $29,472,002 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $485,733 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,626,094 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,527,473 |
| Fees for services: Management | $584,616 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $297,304 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $130,023 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $90,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,407,572 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,253,112 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,092,019 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,882,406 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,551,978 |
| Insurance | $1,648,449 |
| All other expenses | $6,499,171 |
| Total functional expenses | $114,983,658 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,171,578 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,612,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,153,135 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $2,579,355 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,121,305 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $428,461,998 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $58,574,311 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,950,177 |
| Total assets | $586,624,359 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,837,982 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,848,602 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $53,240,667 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | -$490,441 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $77,132,632 |
| Total liabilities | $160,569,442 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $426,054,917 |
| 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 | $586,624,359 |