The Florida Aquarium Inc

EIN: 592807815 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Tampa, FL

Total Revenue
$40,580,925
Total Expenses
$36,413,124
Total Assets
$60,585,919
Net Assets
$54,788,224
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
FL
Phone
8132734509
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

The Florida Aquarium Inc, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $40.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $36.4M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

The Florida Aquarium's mission focuses on our Shared Purpose of a commitment to save marine wildlife, with a Vision to be Florida's leading conservation-based Aquarium. It accomplishes this mission through hosting over 1 million visitors annually at the Aquarium facility, and by presenting educational and community programs to the public, highlighting our Animal Ambassadors. Conservation projects focusing on Coral propagation and restoration, Sea Turtle rescue and rehabilitation, and Penguin conservation are also top priorities for the Aquarium.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,309,023 Revenue: $26,915,504

Aquarium Visitation Admissions - With a keen focus on delivering world-class animal care to thousands of animals, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors (over 1 million guests for the first time ever...

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Aquarium Visitation Admissions - With a keen focus on delivering world-class animal care to thousands of animals, The Florida Aquarium welcomes visitors (over 1 million guests for the first time ever in both 2023 and 2024) to experience a wide variety of aquatic and terrestrial animals with the goal of building awareness and inspiring action for species and habitat conservation. For edutainment, guests will also explore complex ecosystems, engage with interactive and informational exhibits and search for wild dolphins in Tampa Bay. More than a must-see attraction, The Florida Aquarium is working to protect and restore our blue planet through conservation efforts that included ground-breaking research and rescue efforts that help restore Florida's coral and sea turtle populations.

Program 2
Expenses: $11,757,578 Revenue: $326,687

Conservation, Research and Animal Programs - The Florida Aquarium is dedicated to using a science-based, impact-driven approach to meet its Vision and Shared Purpose. With conservation being our...

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Conservation, Research and Animal Programs - The Florida Aquarium is dedicated to using a science-based, impact-driven approach to meet its Vision and Shared Purpose. With conservation being our foremost business focus we infuse our shared purpose throughout the Aquarium, from messaging, to sustainable business practices, to science, to action. We strategically focus on conservation initiatives that advance our Conservation Priorities, amplify our expertise, leverage and promote our partnerships, and maximize our ability to serve as Florida's leading conservation-based aquarium. We incorporate conservation messaging and action opportunities to connect our audiences to marine wildlife, expand their awareness of the Aquarium's conservation commitments and efforts, cultivate their understanding that they too can take impactful steps to help build a positive future, and provide opportunities to increase their conservation action engagement. The Florida Aquarium has identified four Conservation Priorities: * Safeguarding Imperiled Wildlife * Generating Healthy Habitats * Reducing Single-Use Plastic Consumption and Pollution * Advancing Sustainable Business Operations. Within these Priorities, we maintain a portfolio of Conservation Projects and Programs, such as our Coral Propagation and Restoration Program and Sea Turtle Conservation Program.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,202,111 Revenue: $1,184,845

Education and Community Programs - The Florida Aquarium's learning center provides technology-rich spaces for innovative learning opportunities, including camps, field trips, and on-site programs for...

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Education and Community Programs - The Florida Aquarium's learning center provides technology-rich spaces for innovative learning opportunities, including camps, field trips, and on-site programs for learners of all ages. Our outreach programs bring hands-on environmental science learning experiences into a variety of community spaces. We impact even more students through our professional development workshops for teachers and virtual class programming. In 2024, almost 70,000 participated in the Aquarium's learning programs. Over the course of the Florida Aquarium's history, almost 2 million people have benefited from its science education programs. Aqua Camps, educational day camps offered during school holidays and summer break each year, consistently sell out due to community demand and serve over 1,000 students each year. The Florida Aquarium's educators also travel up to 75 miles to provide in-person outreach programs in community spaces. Finally, our educators like to have fun with our guests too through sleepovers, birthday parties, animal encounters, and visits from Aquarium mascots, Tango and Rocky.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,464,242
Program Service Revenue $28,427,036
Investment Income $3,179
Other Revenue $4,686,468
TOTAL REVENUE $40,580,925

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,086,837
Fundraising Expenses $1,211,678
Program Expenses $28,268,712
Other Expenses $17,326,287
TOTAL EXPENSES $36,413,124

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $40,580,925 $40,694,127 0.0%
Expenses $36,413,124 $31,922,227 +0.1%
Net Income $4,167,801 $8,771,900 -0.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
35
Independent Members
35
Employees
440
Volunteers
918

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
7
$1,056,461
Total Directors
35
$0
Key Employees
1
$240,484
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Douglas Brigman Treasurer 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Couris Board Chair 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Bruce Immediate Past Chair/ Audit Chair 10.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Fernandez Secretary/Compensation Committee Chair 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Adam Thomas Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Gonzmart Williams Animal Collections Chair 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Balaji Bellur Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Pratt Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carlos Aldazabal Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charlie Miranda Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dale Hoffman Board/Staff Engagement Liaison 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Borasch Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danny Persaud Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Bevirt Governance Chair 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Rogero Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doreen Caudell Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Douglas Montgomery Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Weisberg Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Felicia Harvey Community Advisory Council 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
G Robert Blanchard Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Miller Capital Projects Board Liaison 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristin Greco Learning Committee Chair 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lakshmi Shenoy Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leo Cannyn Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcus Greene Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Esposito Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Owen Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Reginald Goins Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rini Fredette Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronnie Green Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Santiago Corrada Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Mosey Conservation Committee Chair 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tyler Hill Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Veronica Cintron Marketing & Guest Experience Chair 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yaqub Ahmed Board Member 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andy Wood COO 40.0
Officer
$256,786 $31,293 $288,079
Kimberly Casey CFO 40.0
Officer
$251,894 $17,473 $269,367
Roger Germann President/CEO 40.0
Officer
$466,394 $32,621 $499,015
Tim Binder Sr VP of Animal Care & Health 40.0
Key Emp
$211,154 $29,330 $240,484
Antonio Rokita Sr. VP of Community Engagement & Social Responsibility 40.0
Highest
$181,363 $8,768 $190,131
Debborah Luke Sr. VP of Conservation 40.0
Highest
$197,591 $11,247 $208,838
Deborah Stone Sr. VP of Engagement & Learning 40.0
Highest
$162,775 $29,009 $191,784
Kelly Curington CPO 40.0
Highest
$173,389 $10,342 $183,731
Toni Wofford Vice President of Philanthropy 40.0
Highest
$142,096 $18,183 $160,279
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
2024 $40,580,925 $36,413,124 $60,585,919 $4,167,801
2023 $40,694,127 $31,922,227 $55,741,278 $8,771,900
2022 $35,610,543 $27,385,416 $45,850,482 $8,225,127
2021 $36,794,893 $20,918,073 $42,232,591 $15,876,820
2020 $15,624,420 $20,771,810 $25,492,041 $-5,147,390
2019 $22,244,475 $22,317,035 $33,164,947 $-72,560
2018 $20,611,500 $20,108,340 $32,655,092 $503,160
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