Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas

Organization Overview

Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas, operating under the name Seattle Aquarium, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Seattle Aquarium employed 220 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle 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 12/2021, Seattle Aquarium generated $40.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SINCE OPENING ON MAY 20, 1977, THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM HAS BEEN AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CITY AND THE REGION, PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. VISITORS OF ALL AGES FROM NEAR AND FAR COME TO THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM TO SEE UP CLOSE OUR CHARISMATIC COLLECTION OF ANIMALS, INCLUDING SEA OTTERS AND OCTOPUSES, AND TO DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF OUR OCEANS. THE AQUARIUM HAS HOSTED NEARLY 29 MILLION VISITORS, AS MANY AS 825,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, AND CONTINUES TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Venture General Contracting Llc
General Contractor
$3,486,753
Lmn Architects
Architects
$1,428,547
Jason F Mclennan
Sustainability/plan Review
$150,000
Campbell & Company
Consulting
$144,300
Red Ewald
Construction Work
$103,244
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$21,307
Membership dues$1,017,321
Fundraising events$459,276
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,595,788
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,771,999
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,241,047
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,865,691
Total Program Service Revenue$12,279,872
Investment income $23,139
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $284
Net Rental Income $762,475
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$62,956
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $40,153,392

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas has awarded $73,212 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CASCADIA LAW GROUP

PURPOSE: SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE TO COMBAT OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

$48,212

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

PURPOSE: SEA GRANT FELLOWSHIP

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas has recieved totaling $4,169,378.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION

$1,798,000
Margaret A Cargill Foundation

Eden Prairie, MN

PURPOSE: SUPPORTING EXPANDING EMPATHY FOR OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT

$476,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$381,175
The Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; FOR STEWARDSHIP PARTNERS PARTNERSHIP; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR GREEN, REGENERATIVE FUTURE; ONE OCEAN, ONE FUTURE; ONE OCEAN ONE FUTURE

$353,226
Moccasin Lake Foundation

wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$280,000
Wyncote Foundation

Philadelphia, PA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS

$250,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$50,151
Earnings$118
Ending Balance$50,269

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