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Aquarium of the Pacific

The aquarium of the pacific's mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the pacific ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.

Aquarium Of The Pacific Corporation

Animal Welfare Long Beach, CA EIN 330532354 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Aquarium of the Pacific

Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.

Founded
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

The aquarium of the pacific's mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the pacific ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D500
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.71%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aquarium of the Pacific is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Long Beach, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 330532354. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $59M in annual revenue. 173 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aquarium of the Pacific has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Aquarium of the Pacific is located in Long Beach, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aquarium of the Pacific has $59M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aquarium of the Pacific is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $59M in annual revenue. The organization has 173 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aquarium of the Pacific. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Aquarium of the Pacific has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. Aquarium of the Pacific is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Aquarium of the Pacific's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $59M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Aquarium of the Pacific are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 330532354, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LI
Lia Frazier
Chief Fin & Bus. Serv. Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Anthony B••••
VP OF FINANCE & CFO
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Anthony B•••• - T••• 4••••
VP OF FINANCE & CFO
AN
Anthony T B•••• M••
CFO
AR
Art L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BO
Bob F•••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brett L•••
SR DIRECTOR OF BIRDS, AMPHIBIANS & MAMMALS
CE
Cecile F•••••
VP OF MARKETING/CORPORATE SECRETARY
CH
Charlotte G•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chawantha S•• L••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Dan H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Derek B••••••••
Director
DO
Donald T•• T••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Douglas O•••
BOARD MEMBER-VICE CHAIR OF
DR
Dr J M•••• M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DR
Dr P•••• K••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
ED
Edwin F••
CHAIR OF BOARD
ES
Esther S• C••• C•••
BOARD MEMBER
FA
Fahria Q••••
Director & PACIFIC VISIONS + ARCHITECTURE
HE
Henry M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennie D•••
VP OF EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION
JE
Jennifer H••••
BOARD MEMBER-BOARD SECRETA
JO
John R••••
CHIEF OF AQUARIUM AND VISITOR OPERATIONS
JO
Josh J••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karl P••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New penguin joins the family at Aquarium of the Pacific - Yahoo
Nov 2025
www.yahoo.com
Dive into the Aquarium of the Pacific in the early morning, before it opens - NBC Los Angeles
Sep 2025
www.nbclosangeles.com
Beloved Aquarium of the Pacific octopus spends last days caring for eggs, although they won't hatch - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Sep 2025
www.foxla.com
Beloved octopus named Ghost at Aquarium of the Pacific spends final days caring for her eggs, even though they will neve
Sep 2025
abc7.com
Aquarium of the Pacific rescues and rehabilitates hundreds of tidewater goby fish from Palisades Fire - ABC7 Los Angeles
Feb 2025
abc7.com
Form filed
$59.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Aquarium of the Pacific Shares Both Sad and Exciting News About Their Giant Pacific Octopuses - Yahoo
Aug 2024
www.yahoo.com
Form filed
$57.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$51.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$55.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Aquarium Of The Pacific Theater Adds Christie RGB Pure Laser Cinema Projector - Live Design Online
Apr 2021
www.livedesignonline.com
Form filed
$24.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Aquarium of Pacific invites public t0 free Earth Day celebration - The Event News Enterprise
Apr 2020
event-newsenterprise.com
Santa Monica Pier Heal the Bay Aquarium - Pacific Park
Jan 2020
pacpark.com
Form filed
$43.2M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Aquarium of the Pacific during the fourth annual Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) [Image 1 of 13] - DVIDS
Aug 2019
www.dvidshub.net
Form filed
$40.5M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$39.5M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$52.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$33.8M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Aquarium of the Pacific This page 79 $59.3 million -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 173 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Aquarium of the Pacific

What is Aquarium of the Pacific?
Aquarium of the Pacific is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Long Beach, United States. Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.
When was Aquarium of the Pacific founded?
Aquarium of the Pacific was founded in 1992.
Who leads Aquarium of the Pacific?
Lia Frazier serves as Chief Fin & Bus. Serv. Officer.
Where is Aquarium of the Pacific located?
Headquartered in Long Beach, United States.
What is Aquarium of the Pacific's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aquarium of the Pacific trustworthy?
Aquarium of the Pacific has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aquarium of the Pacific's registration number?
IRS EIN: 330532354.
What is Aquarium of the Pacific's website?
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org