Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in MONTEREY, United States. Annual revenue: $114.5 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942487469.
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The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean. Millions of people worldwide draw inspiration from the Aquarium and look to us to advocate for the ocean and its wildlife.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMonterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Monterey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 942487469. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (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 $156M in annual revenue. 160 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is located in Monterey, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation has $156M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $156M in annual revenue. The organization has 160 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. 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.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in MONTEREY, United States. Annual revenue: $114.5 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942487469. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $156M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 942487469, 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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MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM FOUNDATION 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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NeutralMonterey Bay Aquarium names new CEO; Seafish hires director of operations - SeafoodSource
I live in California and love visiting this gorgeous seaside town that's about two hours from San Francisco - Business Insider
Monterey Bay Aquarium welcomes two new otters - KTVU
New sea otters at Monterey Bay Aquarium, catch them on the Otter Cam - Salinas Californian
Rescued sea otters make debut at Monterey Bay Aquarium - ABC30 Fresno
Rescued sea otters make debut at Monterey Bay Aquarium - CBS News
Monterey Bay Aquarium debuts new rescued southern sea otters Suri and Willow - KSBW
Monterey Bay Aquarium hosts climate-themed dance party - NBC Bay Area
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Is Now Home to the Ocean’s Strangest Fish—Catch It Before It’s Released - Yahoo
SNAPSHOT : Skidmore College Dining Services named Best Choice Restaurant by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch – Saratogian
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Quick facts about Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
- What is Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation?
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Monterey, United States. Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation is a animal welfare organization based in MONTEREY, United States. Annual revenue: $114.5 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942487469.
- When was Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation founded?
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation?
- Ann Marie Nemanich serves as CFO.
- Where is Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Monterey, United States.
- What is Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation trustworthy?
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942487469.
- What is Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation's website?
- http://www.montereybayaquarium.org