NEWPORT, OR
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)OREGON COAST AQUARIUM INC, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $19.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 27% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $6.5M, a strong 34% operating margin.
THE AQUARIUM'S MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST QUALITY AQUATIC AND MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR RECREATION AND EDUCATION SO THAT THE PUBLIC BETTER UNDERSTANDS, CHERISHES, AND CONSERVES THE WORLD'S NATURAL MARINE AND COASTAL RESOURCES.
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. CURRENT EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE...
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. CURRENT EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE PASSAGES OF THE DEEP, SEALS & SEA LIONS, SEA OTTERS SEABIRD AVIARY, TURKEY VULTURES AND INDOOR GALLERIES. THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE AQUARIUM COMPLETED REMODELING ITS INDOOR GALLERIES: SANDY COAST, ROCKY COAST, AND CONNECTED COASTS. A NEW GALLERY, PACIFIC JELLIES, WAS ADDED. THE REMODEL INCLUDES ALL NEW INTERPRETATION INCLUDING STATIC SIGNS AND VIDEOS, AND SEVERAL NEW TANKS AND LIFE SUPPORT.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.THE GIANT PACIFIC OCTOPUS WAS MOVED INTO ROCKY COAST TO PROVIDE HABITAT THAT BETTER ALIGNS WITH CURRENT HUSBANDRY BEST PRACTICES, AND BETTER VIEWING FOR GUESTS. 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...
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...
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, CREATED A BILINGUAL PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT SERVES OUR GROWING LATINO COMMUNITY. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.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. FUNDED BY IMLS, THE AQUARIUM'S EDUCATORS USE ANIMAL "AMBASSADORS" TO TEACH VISITORS ABOUT COASTAL WILDLIFE, AND INSTILL EMPATHY TOWARD MISUNDERSTOOD SPECIES.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2023 | 2022 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $19,096,032 | $15,072,298 | +0.3% |
| Expenses | $12,632,564 | $11,283,505 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $6,463,468 | $3,788,793 | +0.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| DUSTIN CAPRI | BOARD CHAIR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAND SCHLESINGER | BOARD FIRST VICE CHAIR | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SIGNE GRIMSTAD CPA | TREASURER (THRU 10/2023) | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GARETH OLDS | TREASURER (BEG. 1/2024) | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY B FINEMAN | SECRETARY (THRU 4/2024) | 2.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ANDERSON | BOARD MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DANIEL E LEWER | BOARD MEMBER-AT-LARGE | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| W BRENT DENHAM PE PMP | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ROBERT COWEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE HART | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS D LAUREN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY MILLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BIRGITTE RYSLINGE | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GUY THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE LEWIS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$238,221 | $17,929 | $256,150 |
| GREG HOARD | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40.00 |
Officer
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$75,101 | $4,398 | $79,499 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $19,096,032 | $12,632,564 | $58,979,580 | $6,463,468 |
| 2023 | $15,072,298 | $11,283,505 | $50,715,034 | $3,788,793 |
| 2022 | $16,429,682 | $9,861,192 | $48,052,002 | $6,568,490 |
| 2021 | $23,282,306 | $7,887,474 | $41,940,951 | $15,394,832 |
| 2020 | $7,447,068 | $7,930,724 | $26,226,912 | $-483,656 |
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