Program areas at Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation
Program revenue- to provide engaging educational experiences that meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the Aquarium's diverse audiences in order to foster ocean literacy and inspire conservation action.
Exhibits- to produce engaging, immersive exhibits in order to inspire conservation actions by creating emotional connections between guests and the animal population and enhance understanding of Marine Science through hands-on exploration.
Research and conservation - to conduct and support scientific research and stewardship initiatives in order to produce and disseminate knowledge leading to effective conservation of the Marine environment.
Grants made by Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation
Who funds Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Cynthia W. Spanoulis | Executive Director | | 2024-11-06 |
| Caryl Thompson | Chief Operating Officer | | 2024-09-25 |
| Amy Stitcher | Chief Finance Officer | | 2024-09-25 |
| Shandra Cummings | Chief of Staff | | 2024-09-25 |
| Suzanne Savage | Chief Development Officer | | 2022-05-08 |
| ...and 18 more key personnel |
Financials for Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,278,989 | $1,893,071 | 20.4% |
| Program services | $1,370,509 | $1,288,598 | 6.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $189,568 | $194,963 | -2.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $97,441 | $77,041 | 26.5% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $314,049 | $-164,586 | 290.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $28,018 | $217,091 | -87.1% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $729,235 | $743,570 | -1.9% |
| Total revenues | $5,007,809 | $4,249,748 | 17.8% |
Organizations like Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF) | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $8,126,235 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Fort Wayne, IN | $15,740,300 |
| Sacramento Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $13,680,062 |
| Texas State Aquarium Association | 501(c)(3) | Corpus Christi, TX | $22,947,810 |
| Friends of Zoo Boise | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $4,243,214 |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Clearwater, FL | $21,322,978 |
| Tulsa Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Tulsa, OK | $24,540,834 |
| Elmwood Park Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Norristown, PA | $13,059,318 |
| The North Carolina Aquarium Society | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $12,761,579 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Cleveland, OH | $13,324,293 |
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
March 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 717 General Booth Blvd
- Virginia Beach, VA 23451
- Metro area
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
- County
- Virginia Beach city, VA
- Website URL
- virginiaaquarium.com/Â
- Phone
- (757) 385-0280
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1272309
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1981
- 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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