EIN 73-1317935

Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$250,983
2022
Total expenses
$206,827
2022
Total assets
$904,573
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

To support the exhibits of the Oklahoma Aquarium through construction, maintenance and financial support
Fundraising from Aquarium Run proceeds to support the Aquarium operations
Ongoing fundraising, including Splash, for Fish Friends, an educational scholarship program, that pays for Aquarium field trips for underserved school groups.
General donations
Alligator Alley
Circle of Honor

Who funds Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hardesty Family FoundationCapital$200,000
Association of Zoos and AquariumsEndangered Species Covid Relief$183,263
American Electric Power FoundationNaming of Jellyfish Wall in Amazing Invertebrates$100,000
...and 5 more grants 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 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$115,450
Program services$176,339
Investment income and dividends$-40,806
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$250,983

Form 990s for Oklahoma Aquarium Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-03-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-30990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
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
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Hardesty Family Foundation
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,728 from Tulsa Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
State / 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) 610-8080
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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