Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas
- Assets
- $96.6m
- Revenue
- $45.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 261
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 01/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-1189249
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 12/2022, Seattle Aquarium employed 261 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 12/2022, Seattle Aquarium generated $45.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $24.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 8 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
2022
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
THE SEATTLE AQUARIUM IS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO REGENERATE THE HEALTH OF OUR ONE OCEAN. WE WORK AMONG GLOBAL LEADERS TO ADVANCE ANIMAL WELL-BEING, MARINE AND ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE, PUBLIC POLICY, FIELD CONSERVATION, AND EDUCATION THAT BENEFITS OUR ONE OCEAN. WE THOUGHTFULLY BRING THE OCEAN TO LIFE FOR THE PUBLIC WITH EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE AWE, EMPATHY, AND CONSERVATION ACTION. WE PRESENT EXTRAORDINARY HABITATS, MARINE LIFE, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE AND DELIGHT ALL MEMBERS OF OUR LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES. OUR WORK IS INTEGRAL TO A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR MARINE LIFE, PEOPLE, AND THE PLANET. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melissa Mager Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Guidon Vice Chair/chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Erin J Letey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karissa A Marker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bob C Donegan Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John R Braden Ex Officio | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lmn Architects Architects | 12/30/22 | $1,474,594 |
Venture General Contracting Llc General Contractor | 12/30/22 | $1,211,410 |
Red Ewald Llc General Contractor | 12/30/22 | $138,754 |
Plum Consulting Temporary Staffing | 12/30/22 | $129,600 |
Cascadia Law Group Legal | 12/30/22 | $113,662 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $782,560 |
| Membership dues | $1,423,725 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,616,935 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,971,561 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,156,118 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,794,781 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,218,273 |
| Investment income | $171,332 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $98 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,633,279 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $45,089,878 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,917 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $133,662 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $666,909 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $267,514 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,804,846 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $372,412 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,974,394 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,049,436 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,120 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,440 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $168,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $129,011 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,551,880 |
| Advertising and promotion | $91,900 |
| Office expenses | $2,167,771 |
| Information technology | $818,040 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,416 |
| Travel | $310,612 |
| 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 | $572,810 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $161,707 |
| Total functional expenses | $24,318,050 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,366,356 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,479,599 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,225,221 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $853,993 |
| 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 | $415,478 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,233,522 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,028,241 |
| Total assets | $96,602,410 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,452,754 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $727,309 |
| 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 | $5,218,095 |
| Other liabilities | $6,613,632 |
| Total liabilities | $20,011,790 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,141,924 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,448,696 |
| 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 | $96,602,410 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas has awarded $73,212 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CASCADIA LAW GROUP PURPOSE: SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE TO COMBAT OCEAN ACIDIFICATION | $48,212 |
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: SEA GRANT FELLOWSHIP | $25,000 |