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
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAquarium 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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NeutralNew penguin joins the family at Aquarium of the Pacific - Yahoo
Dive into the Aquarium of the Pacific in the early morning, before it opens - NBC Los Angeles
Beloved Aquarium of the Pacific octopus spends last days caring for eggs, although they won't hatch - FOX 11 Los Angeles
Beloved octopus named Ghost at Aquarium of the Pacific spends final days caring for her eggs, even though they will never hatch - ABC7 Los Angeles
Aquarium of the Pacific rescues and rehabilitates hundreds of tidewater goby fish from Palisades Fire - ABC7 Los Angeles
Aquarium of the Pacific Shares Both Sad and Exciting News About Their Giant Pacific Octopuses - Yahoo
Aquarium Of The Pacific Theater Adds Christie RGB Pure Laser Cinema Projector - Live Design Online
Aquarium of Pacific invites public t0 free Earth Day celebration - The Event News Enterprise
Santa Monica Pier Heal the Bay Aquarium - Pacific Park
Aquarium of the Pacific during the fourth annual Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) [Image 1 of 13] - DVIDS
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- 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.
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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