Program areas at Mississippi Aquarium
Animal care - to deliver an awe-inspiring entertainment experience which supports animal research and conservation, inspires learning and instills a passion for the aquatic world.
Education and outreach - to reach the hearts and minds of all guests by connecting them with the planet's most precious ecosystems is the driving force behind Mississippi Aquarium's education department.
Facility operations - to provide a window to the waters of Mississippi, the gulf coast and beyond, while fostering a sense of appreciation by encouraging guests to explore majestic environments and play an active role in research and conservation efforts.
Mississippi Aquarium will tell the incredible story of all of Mississippi's aquatic resources from the delta to the coastline and the remarkable connection that ties all of the state's natural resources uniquely together.
Who funds Mississippi Aquarium
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Mississippi Aquarium
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kurt Allen | President and Chief Executive Officer / Employee | $198,113 | 2022-12-31 |
| Traci Havelin | Chief Financial Officer | | 2024-04-09 |
| Cindy Webb | Director , Secretary and Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Walt Pannel | Board Chair | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| David Kimmel | Past President and Chief Executive Officer / Director , President | $0 | 2020-01-23 |
Financials for Mississippi Aquarium
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $379,908 | $7,443,855 | -94.9% |
| Program services | $6,431,835 | $9,313,364 | -30.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $133 | $101 | 31.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-18,455 | $-110,107 | 83.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $6,793,421 | $16,647,213 | -59.2% |
Organizations like Mississippi Aquarium
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Reid Park Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $11,288,507 |
| Lincoln Childrens Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Lincoln, NE | $8,935,556 |
| Tulsa Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Tulsa, OK | $22,718,335 |
| Naples Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Naples, FL | $13,740,708 |
| Pittsburgh Zoological and PPG Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $28,895,919 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | 501(c)(3) | Chula Vista, CA | $3,433,284 |
| Alaska Sealife Center | 501(c)(3) | Seward, AK | $9,348,860 |
| Sedgwick County Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Wichita, KS | $18,448,053 |
| Alaska Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Anchorage, AK | $2,935,057 |
| Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Virginia Beach, VA | $4,249,748 |
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 1100
- Gulfport, MS 39502
- Metro area
- Gulfport-Biloxi, MS
- County
- Harrison County, MS
- Website URL
- msaquarium.org/Â
- Phone
- (228) 205-4031
IRS details
- EIN
- 81-4974774
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2017
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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