THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK INC

EIN: 061062912 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NORWALK, CT

Total Revenue
$20,483,968
Total Expenses
$17,173,437
Total Assets
$32,038,448
Net Assets
$28,007,339
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
JASON PATLIS
Phone
2038520700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK INC, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $20.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.3M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK SEEKS TO IGNITE A CONNECTION TO LONG ISLAND SOUND AND THE OCEAN TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF ALL PEOPLE AND INSPIRE ACTION TO PROTECT OUR BLUE PLANET.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,077,863 Revenue: $9,011,929

THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK FULFILLS ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS THAT FEATURE APPROXIMATELY 7,500 ANIMALS, COMPRISED OF ABOUT 300 SPECIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE ENDANGERED...

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THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK FULFILLS ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS THAT FEATURE APPROXIMATELY 7,500 ANIMALS, COMPRISED OF ABOUT 300 SPECIES, INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE ENDANGERED, THREATENED OR PROTECTED. WITH 75 EXHIBITS, INTERACTIVE AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, TOUCH TANKS, AND ANIMAL FEEDINGS, GUESTS CAN BETTER APPRECIATE THE WONDERS OF THE RICH MARINE BIODIVERSITY OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND THE GLOBAL OCEAN AND LEARN HOW TO SERVE AS STEWARDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT. COMPLEMENTING ITS EXHIBITS AND GUEST ENGAGEMENT, THE AQUARIUM CONDUCTS NUMEROUS RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITH BOTH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCHERS AND COMMUNITY SCIENTISTS TO BETTER UNDERSTANDING THE ECOLOGY OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND AND TO RESTORE ITS ECOSYSTEM TO A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE CONDITION. THE AQUARIUM FURTHER ENGAGES WITH GOVERNMENT AND INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS A CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION LEADER.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,987,428 Revenue: $1,128,378

THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK SPECIALIZES IN EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) AT ALL AGE LEVELS, FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE. EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE...

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THE MARITIME AQUARIUM AT NORWALK SPECIALIZES IN EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) AT ALL AGE LEVELS, FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE. EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED IN A WIDE VARIETY OF VENUES AND MEDIA: IN CLASSROOMS AT THE AQUARIUM; IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE THROUGH OUR TRAVELING TEACHER PROGRAM; AS PART OF AFTERSCHOOL, WEEKEND PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS; THROUGH WHOLE SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS; ONLINE VIRTUALLY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD THROUGH DIGITAL PROGRAMMING; ALONG COASTAL WATERWAYS AND SHORELINES THROUGH OUTDOOR PROGRAMMING; ON THE WATERS OF LONG ISLAND SOUND. PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE STEM LITERACY AT ALL LEVELS USING LIVE ANIMALS AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES IN THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE LONG ISLAND SOUND. THE AQUARIUM HAS GROWING INVOLVEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR TEACHERS SPECIFICALLY IN THE AREA OF STEM PROGRAMMING.

Program 3
Expenses: $115,673 Revenue: $471,145

THE 4D THEATER OFFERS A SENSORY-BASED MOVIE EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY AND LEARN THROUGH THE ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL FILMS THAT PLAY IN THE THEATER. FILMS COVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE NATURAL...

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THE 4D THEATER OFFERS A SENSORY-BASED MOVIE EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY AND LEARN THROUGH THE ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL FILMS THAT PLAY IN THE THEATER. FILMS COVER ALL ASPECTS OF THE NATURAL WORLD. THE 4D THEATER ALSO SERVICES AS A VERSATILE VENUE FOR LECTURES, SCREENINGS, PRESENTATIONS, DISCUSSIONS, ETC., FOR THE COMMUNITY AND FOR PRIVATE GROUPS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,364,957
Program Service Revenue $10,153,126
Investment Income $454,677
Other Revenue $511,208
TOTAL REVENUE $20,483,968

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $9,294,680
Fundraising Expenses $399,039
Program Expenses $13,180,964
Other Expenses $7,878,757
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,173,437

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $20,483,968 $16,484,562 +0.2%
Expenses $17,173,437 $16,070,620 +0.1%
Net Income $3,310,531 $413,942 +7.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
222
Volunteers
282

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$321,811
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
2
$486,821
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLAYTON FOWLER CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM BURNHAM 1ST VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NEIL BEUP 2ND VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD HOKIN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOVELETTE PETERKIN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EARL MIX ASSISTANT TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN BOWLER MITCHELL ASSISTANT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BIDOLLI TRUSTEE, EX OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORM BLOOM TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN CONROY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT COUNIHAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REV DR LINDSAY CURTIS TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL DE VONISH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON GIESE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN GILMARTIN TRUSTEE, EX OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM HALL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA JOAN HART TRUSTEE (UNTIL 12/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE SIMPSON LITTLE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BASIL MAVROLEON TRUSTEE (FROM 12/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH MCLEAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL REILLY TRUSTEE, EX OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THE HON HARRY RILLING TRUSTEE, EX OFFICIO 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE SCHLINKERT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARLAN STONE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WEINSTOCK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON PATLIS PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$277,769 $44,042 $321,811
DANIELLE TRANZILLO CHIEF STRATEGY & GROWTH OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$202,981 $41,460 $244,441
DAVID J TRUEDSON COO 40.00
Key Emp
$195,555 $46,825 $242,380
MEGAN LOOMER VP OF FINANCE (UNTIL 12/2024) 40.00
Highest
$181,464 $10,556 $192,020
THOMAS A NAIMAN VP OF EDUCATION 40.00
Highest
$156,604 $9,617 $166,221
TRICE JODI DIRECTOR OF P&C 40.00
Highest
$115,846 $41,588 $157,434
CROSBY SARAH DIRECTOR OF C&P 40.00
Highest
$106,148 $36,243 $142,391
BEAMONTE CARLOS DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 40.00
Highest
$107,187 $6,680 $113,867
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $20,483,968 $17,173,437 $32,038,448 $3,310,531
2024 $16,484,562 $16,070,620 $27,233,562 $413,942
2023 $16,120,847 $14,326,913 $25,126,786 $1,793,934
2022 $18,240,112 $13,247,564 $22,903,050 $4,992,548
2021 $11,308,442 $9,771,927 $19,089,489 $1,536,515
2020 $7,998,320 $10,537,490 $20,986,448 $-2,539,170
2019 $16,220,239 $12,549,173 $22,770,312 $3,671,066
2018 $11,441,286 $12,906,434 $22,871,999 $-1,465,148
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