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EIN 73-1317935

Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Jenks
State
Oklahoma
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
The Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation educates and inspires conservation of our aquatic world through interactive discovery. It supports the operations, educational programs, strategic growth and sustainability of Jenks Aquarium Authority in Jenks, OK. Through ongoing fundraising efforts like Splash, the foundation provides educational scholarships for underserved school groups to experience Aquarium field trips. The foundation also supports the exhibits of the Oklahoma Aquarium through construction, maintenance and financial support.
Total revenues
$475,087
2023
Total expenses
$416,172
2023
Total assets
$966,323
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

Ongoing fundraising to support the exhibits of the Oklahoma Aquarium through construction, maintenance, and finanical support through splash and other Aquarium programs.
The fish friend education fund eliminates the financial barriers to experiential learning by awarding scholarships for field trips for underserved school groups.

Who funds Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hardesty Family FoundationCapital$200,000
American Electric Power FoundationNaming of Jellyfish Wall in Amazing Invertebrates$100,000
Oneok FoundationRemodel of Oklahoma Aquarium Gallery, Aquatic Oklahoma$50,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Kevin GoreDirector / Treasurer$0
Jeff BondsGeneral Counsel$0
Shawn OrthTreasurer$0
Carolina MorrisSecretary / Director$0
Dave ShirleyVice President / Secretary / Director$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$366,275
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$32,454
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$76,358
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$475,087

Form 990s for Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-12-16990View PDF
2022-122024-03-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
St Louis Aquarium FoundationSt Louis, MO$707,295
Friends of Santa Ana ZooSanta Ana, CA$1,896,983
Chahinkapa Zoo AssociationWahpeton, ND$893,985
Arkansas Zoological FoundationLittle Rock, AR$1,055,799
Salisbury Zoo CommissionSalisbury, MD$385,415
Cabrillo Marine AquariumSan Pedro, CA$1,593,996
Honolulu Zoological SocietyHonolulu, HI$1,428,090
Delaware Zoological SocietyWilmington, DE$1,096,819
Odysea Aquarium FoundationScottsdale, AZ$171,408
El Paso Zoological SocietyEl Paso, TX$763,321
Data update history
January 18, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from American Electric Power Foundation
May 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1443
Jenks, OK 74037
Metro area
Tulsa, OK
County
Tulsa County, OK
Website URL
okaquarium.org 
Phone
(918) 296-3474
IRS details
EIN
73-1317935
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
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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