Program areas at Sea Research Foundation
The organization operates an aquarium which is open to the general public, programs include animal husbandry and rehabilitation for marine mammals, penguins, fishes and aquatic invertebrates. During 2023 there were approximately 800,000 visitors that came to the aquarium.
Other visitor services provided by the organization promoting education, Research, and learning about our ocean planet.
The organization also supports education and Research programs at the aquarium, and through traveling teachers' programs to students and their schools. During the calendar year 2023 approximately 85,000 students benefited from the education and Research programs.
Grants made by Sea Research Foundation
Who funds Sea Research Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Sea Research Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Katrina S Cubina | Senior Vice President , Mission Program | $207,116 | 2023-12-31 |
| Stephen M Coan | Former President , Chief Executive Officer | $628,339 | 2023-12-31 |
| Susette Tibus | President and Chief Executive Officer | $328,685 | 2023-12-31 |
| Koray Gurz | Chief Financial Officer | $278,842 | 2024-10-07 |
| Katie Cubina | Senior Vice President for Mission Programs | | 2023-06-12 |
| ...and 18 more key personnel |
Financials for Sea Research Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $8,781,096 | $10,053,356 | -12.7% |
| Program services | $23,607,874 | $23,171,763 | 1.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $467,891 | $61,009 | 666.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-326,713 | $-449,060 | 27.2% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-34,335 | $-292,787 | 88.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $60,653 | $55,368 | 9.5% |
| Total revenues | $32,556,466 | $32,599,649 | -0.1% |
Organizations like Sea Research Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Sarasota, FL | $54,958,764 |
| Shedd Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $92,974,657 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Monterey, CA | $155,905,897 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Brookfield, IL | $94,260,071 |
| Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | 501(c)(3) | Norwalk, CT | $16,120,847 |
| National Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $55,641,673 |
| New England Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $65,384,755 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $26,829,235 |
| Columbus Zoological Park Association | 501(c)(3) | Powell, OH | $87,290,299 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $64,694,779 |
Data update history
December 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $2,700,000 from Connecticut Humanities Nonprofit Types
Research centersZoosAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyAnimalsPublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 55 Coogan Blvd
- Mystic, CT 06355
- Metro area
- Norwich-New London, CT
- County
- Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT
- Phone
- (860) 572-5955
- Facebook page
- mysticaquariumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 06-1480300
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1977
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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