Central Coast Aquarium
- Assets
- $792.1k
- Revenue
- $178.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Avila Beach, CA
- Founding
- 07/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 77-0479110
Organization Overview
Central Coast Aquarium is located in Avila Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Central Coast Aquarium employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central Coast Aquarium 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 12/2020, Central Coast Aquarium generated $178.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $235.2k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTRAL COAST AQUARIUM'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A COMMUNITY THAT IS DEDICATED TO OCEAN STEWARDSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CENTRAL COAST AQUARIUM PROVIDES HANDS ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES STUDENTS FROM SAN LUIS OBISPO, FRESNO, TULARE, KINGS, MONTEREY AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THREE MAIN PROGRAMS INCLUDING A PUBLIC AQUARIUM, DISCOVERY LABS AND OFF SHORE FLOATING LABS. ALL PROGRAMS INCLUDING OFF SITE OUTREACH PROGRAMS SERVE THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS BY PROVIDING MARINE LIFE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO IMMERSE AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF OCEAN STEWARDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Johnson Previous E.d. | Officer | 40 | $18,000 |
Dean Wendt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Debbie Collins Pres. & E.d. | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Richard Zacky Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Priolo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Lindsey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,140 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,071 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $71,211 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $39,697 |
| Investment income | $4 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $490 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $11,956 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $178,163 |
| 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. | $18,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,700 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $89,575 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,206 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,089 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $931 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,423 |
| Advertising and promotion | $857 |
| Office expenses | $985 |
| 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 | $32,186 |
| Insurance | $10,137 |
| All other expenses | $13,268 |
| Total functional expenses | $235,200 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,078 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,709 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,455 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,753 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $598,687 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $152,462 |
| Total assets | $792,144 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $7,509 |
| Total liabilities | $7,509 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $784,635 |
| 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 | $792,144 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Central Coast Aquarium has recieved totaling $27,541.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation San Rafael, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $41 |
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|---|---|---|
Magnolia Educational & Research Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $67,129,472 | $66,230,945 |
Panda Cares Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV | $37,372,072 | $45,451,718 |
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Alpha Public Schools Inc San Jose, CA | $20,794,542 | $26,321,038 |
Give To Learn To Grow Foundation Culver City, CA | $40,470 | $188,892 |
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Biocomx Dana Point, CA | $308,692 | $15,969,949 |
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