Shedd Aquarium Society
The Shedd Aquarium Society Operates a public aquarium to encourage the connection between animals and guests through exhibits and education programs with the goal of promoting aquatic conservation.
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Mission
The Shedd Aquarium Society Operates a public aquarium to encourage the connection between animals and guests through exhibits and education programs with the goal of promoting aquatic conservation.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShedd Aquarium Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1924 and has been operating for 102 years. Its EIN is 362167918. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 $102M in annual revenue. 269 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shedd Aquarium Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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.
Shedd Aquarium Society is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1924 and has been active for 102 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shedd Aquarium Society has $102M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% 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.
Shedd Aquarium Society 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 very-large organization. It has $102M in annual revenue. The organization has 269 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shedd Aquarium Society. 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.
Shedd Aquarium Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. 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.
Look nature in the eye and discover the wonder of the aquatic animal world at Shedd Aquarium. Shedd Aquarium Society is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1924.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Shedd Aquarium Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $102M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Shedd Aquarium Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362167918, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY 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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NeutralUnder the Sea at Prom - readtheforum.org
Reimagined Immersion Theater by SimEx-Iwerks opens at Shedd Aquarium - InPark Magazine
Shedd Aquarium and SimEx-Iwerks Open New 4D Immersion Theater in Chicago - interpark.co.uk
New Immersion Theater at Shedd Aquarium Chicago - News - EuroAmusement Professional - EuroAmusement Professional
SimEx-Iwerks | and Shedd Aquarium launch advanced 4D theatre - Blooloop
Shedd Aquarium opens first-of-its-kind 4D theater - Audacy
Shedd aquarium launches new immersive 4D film experience - Secret Chicago
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' heads to the big screen with Shedd Aquarium tie-in - FOX 32 Chicago
Editorial: Shedd Aquarium is up there with the Cubs when it comes to visitors - Chicago Tribune
Domino, the warty frogfish, is the first of its kind to be raised in captivity - NPR
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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 - 269 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Shedd Aquarium Society
- What is Shedd Aquarium Society?
- Shedd Aquarium Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Look nature in the eye and discover the wonder of the aquatic animal world at Shedd Aquarium.
- When was Shedd Aquarium Society founded?
- Shedd Aquarium Society was founded in 1924.
- Who leads Shedd Aquarium Society?
- Gary Gordon serves as Chief Financial & Admin Officer.
- Where is Shedd Aquarium Society located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
- What is Shedd Aquarium Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shedd Aquarium Society trustworthy?
- Shedd Aquarium Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Shedd Aquarium Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362167918.
- What is Shedd Aquarium Society's website?
- http://www.sheddaquarium.org