Florida Aquarium Inc
The Florida Aquarium's shared purpose is a commitment to saving marine wildlife. Our Vision is to be Florida's leading conservation- based aquarium.
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Florida Aquarium Inc is a animal welfare organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $36.8 million. EIN: 592807815.
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Mission
The Florida Aquarium's shared purpose is a commitment to saving marine wildlife. Our Vision is to be Florida's leading conservation- based aquarium.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Florida Aquarium Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFlorida Aquarium Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Tampa, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 592807815. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $41M in annual revenue. 181 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Florida Aquarium Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 592807815. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Florida Aquarium Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Florida Aquarium Inc is located in Tampa, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Florida Aquarium Inc has $41M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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.
Florida Aquarium Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $41M in annual revenue. The organization has 181 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Florida Aquarium Inc. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Florida Aquarium Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Florida Aquarium Inc is a animal welfare organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $36.8 million. EIN: 592807815. Florida Aquarium Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $41M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Florida Aquarium Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Florida Aquarium Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 592807815, 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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The Florida Aquarium uses AI to teach better recycling habits - Bay News 9
Extended hours, activities, and animal encounters: The Florida Aquarium is spring break's must-visit - That's So Tampa
Spring Break at The Florida Aquarium - wtsp.com
Volunteer diver helps out Florida Aquarium - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Florida Aquarium penguins visit state capitol to push for storm protection, reef restoration funding - wtsp.com
Florida aquarium's resident manatee is the oldest on record - upi.com
There’s a lot to love about Jupiter, Florida Aquarium’s goliath grouper - Creative Loafing Tampa
The Florida Aquarium’s Mangrove Legacy Project - Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
The Florida Aquarium exhibit ranked in the top 5 best US attractions by USA Today - wtsp.com
Florida Aquarium sends 9,000 ‘coral babies’ that will be planted into Florida’s Coral Reef - FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 181 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 181 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Florida Aquarium Inc
- What is Florida Aquarium Inc?
- Florida Aquarium Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Tampa, United States. Florida Aquarium Inc is a animal welfare organization based in TAMPA, United States. Annual revenue: $36.8 million. EIN: 592807815.
- When was Florida Aquarium Inc founded?
- Florida Aquarium Inc was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Florida Aquarium Inc?
- kim casey serves as cfo.
- Where is Florida Aquarium Inc located?
- Headquartered in Tampa, FL, United States.
- What is Florida Aquarium Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Florida Aquarium Inc trustworthy?
- Florida Aquarium Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Florida Aquarium Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 592807815.
- What is Florida Aquarium Inc's website?
- http://www.flaquarium.org