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Georgia Aquarium Inc

Georgia aquarium is a leading non-profit dedicated to aquatic research, exceptional animal care, and education to engage and cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation for our world ocean. …

Georgia Aquarium Inc & Subsidiary

Animal Welfare Atlanta, GA EIN: 582574918 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Georgia Aquarium Inc

Georgia Aquarium Visit Today. Explore a world under the sea with our newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep. Plus you'll see whale sharks, beluga whales and other marine life. Save money, get your tickets online now.

Founded
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Georgia aquarium is a leading non-profit dedicated to aquatic research, exceptional animal care, and education to engage and cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation for our world ocean. We do this by helping people see the world differently. We work to engage and educate millions of people through one of the largest varieties of aquatic life in the world, and share our groundbreaking research across the scientific community in efforts that lead to important oceanic discoveries. We believe we can make a difference by showing how humankind, aquatic animals and the waters of the world are connected and inspiring people to action. Georgia aquarium is certified by the american humane association (aha), and accredited by the alliance for marine mammal parks and aquariums (ammpa) and the association of zoos and aquariums (aza).

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 79%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.79
Program$0.79
79% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Georgia Aquarium Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Georgia Aquarium Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 582574918. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $166M in annual revenue. 179 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Georgia Aquarium Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582574918. 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.

Georgia Aquarium Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% 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.

Georgia Aquarium Inc is located in Atlanta, GA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Georgia Aquarium Inc has $166M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% 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.

Georgia Aquarium Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $166M in annual revenue. The organization has 179 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Georgia 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, Georgia 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Georgia Aquarium Visit Today. Explore a world under the sea with our newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep. Plus you'll see whale sharks, beluga whales and other marine life. Save money, get your tickets online now. Georgia Aquarium Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $166M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Georgia Aquarium Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Georgia Aquarium Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582574918, 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
79% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
917

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TA
Tammie W•••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Injured U.S. military veterans find relief and awe swimming with a whale shark at Georgia Aquarium - Georgia Public Broa
May 2026
www.gpb.org
Georgia Aquarium Veterans - The Herald Journal
May 2026
www.hjnews.com
Wounded veterans snorkel with a whale shark at the Georgia Aquarium - AP News
May 2026
apnews.com
Injured US military veterans find relief and awe swimming with a whale shark at Georgia Aquarium - Ottumwa Courier
May 2026
www.ottumwacourier.com
Feeding Noodle at Georgia Aquarium - FOX 5 Atlanta
May 2026
www.fox5atlanta.com
Summer 'elevates' guest experience at Georgia Aquarium - FOX 5 Atlanta
May 2026
www.fox5atlanta.com
Tune in to watch African penguins live from the Georgia Aquarium - USA Today
Apr 2026
www.usatoday.com
Georgia Aquarium returns rehabilitated manatee to Florida waters - WRBL
Feb 2026
www.wrbl.com
NC, GA Aquariums collaborate to move sand tiger sharks to new, larger homes - NC Newsline
Jan 2026
ncnewsline.com
The Georgia Aquarium Is Welcoming A Secret New Species Ahead Of The World Cup — And Making Huge Changes To Some Existing
Jan 2026
secretatlanta.co
Form filed
$165.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$154.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$133.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$115.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$49.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 179 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 179 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Georgia Aquarium Inc

What is Georgia Aquarium Inc?
Georgia Aquarium Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Atlanta, United States. Georgia Aquarium Visit Today. Explore a world under the sea with our newest gallery, Sharks! Predators of the Deep. Plus you'll see whale sharks, beluga whales and other marine life. Save money, get your tickets online now.
When was Georgia Aquarium Inc founded?
Georgia Aquarium Inc was founded in 2000.
Who leads Georgia Aquarium Inc?
Tammie Williams serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Georgia Aquarium Inc located?
Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, United States.
What is Georgia Aquarium Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 79% of expenses go to program services.
Is Georgia Aquarium Inc trustworthy?
Georgia Aquarium Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Georgia Aquarium Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 582574918.
What is Georgia Aquarium Inc's website?
http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/