Seward Association For The Advancement Of Marine Science
- Assets
- $39.5m
- Revenue
- $10.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 144
- Location
- Seward, AK
- Founding
- 07/1991
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 92-0132479
Organization Overview
Seward Association For The Advancement Of Marine Science, operating under the name Alaska Sealife Center, is located in Seward, AK. The organization was established in 1991. 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 09/2023, Alaska Sealife Center employed 144 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Sealife Center 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 09/2023, Alaska Sealife Center generated $10.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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.
Since 2015, Alaska Sealife Center has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $2,007,365. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER GENERATES AND SHARES SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND STEWARDSHIP OF ALASKA'S MARINE ECOSYSTEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISITOR AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - CONNECTS VISITORS OF ALL AGES WITH CURRENT RESEARCH AND REHABILITATION PROJECTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS WHICH RANGE FROM TRAINED INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER VISITORS' QUESTIONS TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE DELIVERY OF INFORMATION ON ALASKA'S MARINE ECOSYSTEMS TO VARIETY OF AUDIENCES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CENTERWIDE SERVICES AND ANIMAL CARE, WHICH INCLUDE COSTS OF SERVICES AND PERSONNEL THAT ARE NOT MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES.
RESEARCH PROGRAM - COLD WATER MARINE RESEARCH FACILITY DEDICATED TO RESEARCH OF MARINE MAMMALS, BIRDS AND FISH, ONGOING STELLER SEA LION RESEARCH. ALSO, INCLUDES THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTH PACIFIC MARINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
REHABILITATION PROGRAM - ONLY PERMANENT FACILITY IN THE STATE DESIGNATED FOR TREATMENT & REHABILITATION OF MARINE BIRDS AND ANIMALS. ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, ADDITIONAL DATA FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES AND RESEARCHERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Josie Hickel Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Bunnell Vice Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terry Lauck Past Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darryl Schaefermeyer Secretary, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Pinkston Treasurer,board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Barrett Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
University Of Alaska Fairbanks Research | 9/29/16 | $677,458 |
1 | 9/29/16 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $248,816 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,143,183 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,410,445 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $108,684 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,802,444 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,461,800 |
| Investment income | $111,107 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $232,157 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $136,956 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $22,201 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,542,242 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $38,008 |
| 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. | $445,702 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,519 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,789,384 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,390,069 |
| Payroll taxes | $346,041 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,491 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $110,780 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $40,365 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,687,878 |
| Advertising and promotion | $57,538 |
| Office expenses | $508,046 |
| Information technology | $58,486 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,949 |
| Travel | $167,997 |
| 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 | $1,087,653 |
| Insurance | $480,575 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,635,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,855,070 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,718,157 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $814,731 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $194,562 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $116,166 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,169,575 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $622,363 |
| Total assets | $39,490,624 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,701,814 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $818,446 |
| 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 | $309,106 |
| Total liabilities | $2,829,366 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,994,700 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,666,558 |
| 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 | $39,490,624 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Seward Association For The Advancement Of Marine Science has awarded $511,843 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS PURPOSE: NPMRI Arctic ASGARD Danielson / T2301 | $289,484 |
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ PURPOSE: Ice seal health and physiology / R0119 | $204,102 |
CHUGACH REGIONAL RESOURCES COMMISSION-ALUTIIQ PRID PURPOSE: UWYO Thresholds in a changing ocean / R0121 | $18,257 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas Seattle, WA | $96,602,410 | $45,089,878 |
Seward Association For The Advancement Of Marine Science Seward, AK | $39,490,624 | $10,542,242 |
Point Defiance Zoological Society Tacoma, WA | $20,612,143 | $12,714,916 |
Mas Ass Acres Sanctuary Sequim, WA | $807,384 | $279,271 |
Fairbanks Animal Shelter Fund Fairbanks, AK | $346,594 | $174,254 |
Friends Of The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Issaquah, WA | $33,430 | $0 |
Norton Bay Inter-Tribal Watershed Council Fritz Creek, AK | $94,792 | $0 |
Friends Of Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex Olympia, WA | $563,240 | $53,654 |
Scraps Hope Foundation Spokane, WA | $434,279 | $0 |
Shorebased Whiting Cooperative Seattle, WA | $28,025 | $0 |
Eagle River Lions Foundation Eagle River, AK | $106,355 | $116,841 |
Friends Of The Valdez Animal Shelter Valdez, AK | $217,392 | $0 |
Friends Of Mexican Animal Welfare Bothell, WA | $24,450 | $0 |
Scwtca Endowment Inc Bellevue, WA | $266,024 | $0 |
Friends Of Mcneil River Anchorage, AK | $205,646 | $29,889 |
Waif Endowment Foundation Freeland, WA | $2,068,291 | $606,658 |