Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc

Organization Overview

Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc is located in Newport, OR. The organization was established in 1985. 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 09/2023, Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc employed 126 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Coast 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 09/2023, Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc generated $15.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 4 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MARINE LIFE EXHIBITIONS AND CARE - THE AQUARIUM MAINTAINS AND CARES FOR OVER 500 SPECIES OF ANIMALS IN STUNNING INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITS AT ITS 30-ACRE MARINE FACILITY. SOME OF THE CURRENT EXHIBITS INCLUDE PASSAGES OF THE DEEP, SEALS & SEA LIONS, JELLIES, SEA OTTERS, GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS, SEABIRD AVIARY, AND OTHERS. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEPARTMENT IS TO PROVIDE CARE AND A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR THE MARINE ANIMALS. THE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, LIFE SUPPORT, REHABILITATION, ANIMAL COLLECTION, TRANSPORT, AND ALL DIVE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AQUARIUM.


VISITOR SERVICES AND MARKETING - THE AQUARIUM PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RELATED SERVICES TO VISITORS, STUDENTS, RESEARCHERS, SCHOLARS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN THE AQUARIUM'S EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE AQUARIUM CONDUCTS BROADER EFFORTS TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT MARINE LIFE AND OREGON'S COASTAL ECOSYSTEMS, AND PROMOTE THE AQUARIUM'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.


EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - THE AQUARIUM OFFERS ONSITE, ONLINE AND OUTREACH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS AND CAREER EXPLORATIONS. THE AQUARIUM PARTNERS WITH LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (LCSD) ON AN OCEAN LITERACY INITIATIVE POSTING TEACHER RESOURCES WITH GRADE-SPECIFIC LESSONS LINKED TO NATIONAL OCEAN LITERACY PRINCIPLES AND OREGON STATE STANDARDS. THE AQUARIUM HAS A YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT TRAINS SUMMER INTERPRETERS AND OFFERS WINTER PROJECTS. THE AQUARIUM, IN COLLABORATION WITH LCSD, MODIFIED THE YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO TRAIN BILINGUAL NATURAL HISTORY INTERPRETERS. ON-SITE, THE AQUARIUM FACILITATES BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF ADDED-VALUE PROGRAMS SUCH AS NARRATED PELICAN PRESENTATIONS. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.FUNDED BY IMLS, THE AQUARIUM'S EDUCATORS USE ANIMAL "AMBASSADORS" TO TEACH VISITORS ABOUT COASTAL WILDLIFE, AND INSTILL EMPATHY TOWARD MISUNDERSTOOD SPECIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
W Brent Denham Pe Pmp
Chair
$0
Dustin Capri
First Vice Chair
$0
Signe Grimstad CPA
Treasurer
$0
Charlotte Boxer
Secretary (thru 2/2023)
$0
Jay B Fineman
Secretary (beg. 2/2023)
$0
Laura Anderson
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Architecture
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Aqua Logic Inc
Water Cooled Marine Chiller
$147,752
Shiels Obletz Johnsen Inc
Project Management
$229,218
Anderson Construction
Construction Services
$4,335,823
Cfo Selections Llc
Accounting
$155,843
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$772,803
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,645,348
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,510,663
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $16,233
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,928,814
Total Program Service Revenue$9,301,156
Investment income $442,171
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $34,194
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$57,124
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $366,239
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $15,072,298

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