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EIN 77-0479110

Central Coast Aquarium

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Avila Beach
State
California
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
Central Coast Aquarium cultivates a community dedicated to ocean stewardship through education, engagement, and action. As a marine science education center and community resource, it educates and engages visitors on marine life and aquatic environments. The organization provides hands-on education programs for students from Kindergarten to 12th grade from several counties. It also offers three main programs while being located in Avila Beach, CA.
Also known as...
Avila Beach Sea Life Center
Total revenues
$256,695
2023
Total expenses
$329,264
2023
Total assets
$733,883
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Central Coast Aquarium

The Central Coast Aquarium provides hands on education programs for children pre-k through 12th grade. The organization serves students form san luis obispo, fresno, tulare, kings, monetery and santa barbara counties. The organization provides three main programs including a public Aquarium, discovery labs and off shore floating labs. All programs including off site outreach programs serve the community and visitors by providing marine life education programs to imerse and inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.

Who funds Central Coast Aquarium

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$33

Personnel at Central Coast Aquarium

NameTitleCompensation
Debra CollinsPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Christy KasarjianExecutive Director
Leslie TerrySecretary$0
Tara KasarjianDirector$0
Jeff PrioloTreasurer / Director$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Central Coast Aquarium

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$36,246
Program services$208,356
Investment income and dividends$7
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$12,086
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$256,695

Form 990s for Central Coast Aquarium

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-14990View PDF
2022-122023-10-16990View PDF
2021-122023-05-23990View PDF
2020-122021-10-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 13, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,500 from The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County (SLOCCF)
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 460
Avila Beach, CA 93424
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
County
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Website URL
centralcoastaquarium.org/ 
Phone
(805) 457-5357
IRS details
EIN
77-0479110
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
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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