Texas State Aquarium Association
The texas state aquarium's mission is engaging people with animals, inspiring appreciation for our seas, and supporting wildlife conservation. Its vision is to be a global leader in …
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Mission
The texas state aquarium's mission is engaging people with animals, inspiring appreciation for our seas, and supporting wildlife conservation. Its vision is to be a global leader in fostering support for the conservation of the gulf of mexico and caribbean sea. To accomplish this goal, the aquarium has developed more than 25 permanent and special exhibits to interpret the animals and sensitive ecosystems of these regions, educating an average of more than 500,000 visitors annually in the wonders of the marine world. The texas state aquarium promotes and actively engages in environmental conservation through a number of programs, including a wildlife rehabilitation program that ministers to the needs of hundreds of sick and injured shorebirds, raptors, sea turtles, and marine mammals each year.
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· 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
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GiveRadar's verified records show Texas State Aquarium Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- 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 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTexas State Aquarium Association is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Corpus Christi, TX, 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 237044950. 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 $19M in annual revenue. 177 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Texas State Aquarium Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237044950. 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.
Texas State Aquarium Association 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Texas State Aquarium Association is located in Corpus Christi, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
Based on official tax filings, Texas State Aquarium Association has $19M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% 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.
Texas State Aquarium Association is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $19M in annual revenue. The organization has 177 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Texas State Aquarium Association. 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, Texas State Aquarium Association 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Discover the Texas State Aquarium — explore exhibits, meet amazing animals, enjoy immersive experiences, and support wildlife conservation. Texas State Aquarium Association 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 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $19M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Texas State Aquarium Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 237044950, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION 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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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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How a Corpus Christi aquarium runs one of the nation’s largest wildlife rescue operations - Texas Standard
South Texas aquarium leads sea turtle rescue effort amid winter weather - Spectrum News
Cold-stunned sea turtles returned to Gulf by Texas State Aquarium - Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Texas State Aquarium prepares for sea turtle rescues ahead of winter storm - Texas Standard
Texas State Aquarium prepares to open Ocean Odyssey Children's Discovery Center - KRIS 6 News
Texas State Aquarium Releases Endangered Sea Turtle After Months-Long Battle With Pneumonia - Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Adopt a Texas State Aquarium sea otter to aid wildlife care - kiiitv.com
Texas State Aquarium prepares for old Harbor Bridge demolition - kiiitv.com
Watch the Harbor Bridge come down: Texas State Aquarium gets ready - kiiitv.com
Texas State Aquarium gears up for manatee rescues - kiiitv.com
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 - 177 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 · 177 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 Texas State Aquarium Association
- What is Texas State Aquarium Association?
- Texas State Aquarium Association is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Corpus Christi, United States. Discover the Texas State Aquarium — explore exhibits, meet amazing animals, enjoy immersive experiences, and support wildlife conservation.
- When was Texas State Aquarium Association founded?
- Texas State Aquarium Association was founded in 1986.
- Who leads Texas State Aquarium Association?
- Julio Flores serves as Senior VP/CFO.
- Where is Texas State Aquarium Association located?
- Headquartered in Corpus Christi, TX, United States.
- What is Texas State Aquarium Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Texas State Aquarium Association trustworthy?
- Texas State Aquarium Association 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 Texas State Aquarium Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237044950.
- What is Texas State Aquarium Association's website?
- http://texasstateaquarium.org