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Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation

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 …

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Integrity Assessment
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71/100 · methodology

About Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Monterey, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D110
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D110
Cause tags
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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: 1%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 92

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($89.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Monterey 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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% 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

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Leadership

AN
Ann Marie Nemanich
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AI
Aimee D••••
VP US & CA Ocean Conservation
AI
Aimee L D••••
VP US & CA Ocean Conservation
AN
Ann D•••••••
VP of Gift Planning
AN
Ann M•••• N•••••••
Chief Financial Officer (beg Feb 2023)
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Armando V••••••••••
Exec. Office Ops Mgr
BA
Barbara W•••••
Secretary
BE
Ben J••••••
Trustee (Beg June 2023, thru Nov 2023)
BR
Bradley R•••••••••
Exec. VP and Deputy Dir. (Beg Nov 2023)
CA
Caroline G••••
Trustee
CH
Chris S••••••
Ex-Officio Trustee
CH
Christina F•••••
Chief Development Officer
CO
Connie M•••••••
Trustee (thru June 2023)
CR
Cristina F•••••
Chief Development Officer
CY
Cynthia V•••••
Chief Operating Officer
DA
Dana M A••••••••••
Chief Marketing Officer
DA
David E R••••••••
VP of Guest Experience
DA
David R••••••••
VP of Guest Experience
ER
Eric J•••••
Trustee (beg Mar 2023)
GI
Gideon Y•
Trustee
GR
Greg S••••••••
Trustee
JE
Jennifer D••••• K•••••••
VP of Global Ocean Initiatives
JO
Jonathan D••••
Controller
JO
Jon H••••
VP of Animal Care
JU
Julie P••••••
Executive Director
KA
Karin I K••••••••
Board & Exec Office Sr Mg
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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

Monterey Bay Aquarium names new CEO; Seafish hires director of operations - SeafoodSource
May 2026
www.seafoodsource.com
I live in California and love visiting this gorgeous seaside town that's about two hours from San Francisco - Business I
Apr 2026
www.businessinsider.com
Monterey Bay Aquarium welcomes two new otters - KTVU
Apr 2026
www.ktvu.com
New sea otters at Monterey Bay Aquarium, catch them on the Otter Cam - Salinas Californian
Apr 2026
www.thecalifornian.com
Rescued sea otters make debut at Monterey Bay Aquarium - ABC30 Fresno
Apr 2026
abc30.com
Rescued sea otters make debut at Monterey Bay Aquarium - CBS News
Apr 2026
www.cbsnews.com
Monterey Bay Aquarium debuts new rescued southern sea otters Suri and Willow - KSBW
Apr 2026
www.ksbw.com
Monterey Bay Aquarium hosts climate-themed dance party - NBC Bay Area
Apr 2026
www.nbcbayarea.com
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Is Now Home to the Ocean’s Strangest Fish—Catch It Before It’s Released - Yahoo
Apr 2026
www.yahoo.com
SNAPSHOT : Skidmore College Dining Services named Best Choice Restaurant by Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch – Sara
Mar 2026
saratogian.com
Form filed
$208.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$155.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$208.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$114.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$89.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$121.6M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$124.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$101.4M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$133.5M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$81.2M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation This page 71 $155.9 million 1%
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
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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

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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 - 160 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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 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