EIN 93-0877807

Oregon Coast Aquarium

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
109
City
Newport
State
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
Private nonprofit aquarium with educational programs, videos, and virtual experiences for visitors to learn about Oregon's coastal ecosystem.
Total revenues
$16,429,682
2022
Total expenses
$9,861,192
2022
Total assets
$48,052,002
2022
Num. employees
109
2022

Program areas at Oregon Coast Aquarium

Marine life exhibitions and care - the Aquarium maintains and cares for over 500 species of animals in stunning indoor and outdoor exhibits at its 30-acre marine facility. Some of the current exhibits include passages of the deep, seals and sea lions, jellies, sea otters, giant pacific octopus, seabird aviary, and others. The primary function of the animal husbandry department is to provide care and a healthy environment for the marine animals. The department is responsible for all aspects of animal husbandry, life support, rehabilitation, animal collection, transport and all dive programs associated with the Aquarium.
Education and outreach - the Aquarium offers onsite, online and outreach education programs. The Aquarium creates educational videos, virtual field trips, career shadows and other virtual programs. The Aquarium partners with lincoln county school district (lcsd) on an ocean literacy initiative - posting teacher resources with grade-specific lessons linked to national oceanic guidelines and state standards. Also working with lcsd, the Aquarium piloted a modified version of our youth volunteer program to train bi-lingual natural history interpreters. On-site the Aquarium facilitates behind-the-scenes tours and school field trips. Funded by imls, the Aquarium's educators use animal "ambassadors" to teach visitors about coastal wildlife, and instill empathy toward misunderstood species.
Visitor services and marketing - the Aquarium provides information and related services to visitors, students, researchers, scholars, and others interested in the Aquarium's exhibits, programs, and other activities. In addition, the Aquarium conducts broader efforts to communicate with the general public about marine life and Oregon's coastal ecosystems, and promote the Aquarium's educational programs and services.

Who funds Oregon Coast Aquarium

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Great Pacific FoundationPublic Charity$1,000,000
The Roundhouse FoundationAquarium Capital Campaign Phase 1B & Phase 3$1,000,000
The Sunderland FoundationCreate Nature Play Area and Remodel Entry$500,000
...and 35 more grants received totalling $3,438,934

Personnel at Oregon Coast Aquarium

NameTitleCompensation
Carrie LewisPresident and Chief Executive Officer$215,769
Jessica HollidayChief Financial Officer$88,061
Rick GoulettePast Chief Financial Officer$109,247
Greg HoardInterim Director of Fin.$0
Charlotte BoxerSecretary$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Oregon Coast Aquarium

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,892,165
Program services$9,324,194
Investment income and dividends$25,224
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$35,239
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-106,241
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$222,487
Miscellaneous revenues$36,614
Total revenues$16,429,682

Form 990s for Oregon Coast Aquarium

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-02-28990View PDF
2021-092022-01-24990View PDF
2020-092021-04-06990View PDF
2019-092020-07-07990View PDF
2018-092019-03-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Oregon Coast Aquarium

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$14,099,663
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$18,240,112
Tennessee AquariumChattanooga, TN$36,742,855
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$54,724,040
Kansas City ZooKansas City, MO$51,977,490
Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$42,486,986
Texas State Aquarium AssociationCorpus Christi, TX$38,828,303
Seattle AquariumSeattle, WA$40,153,392
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$19,333,819
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$33,379,671
Data update history
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 15, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2820 Se Ferry Slip Rd
Newport, OR 97365
County
Lincoln County, OR
Website URL
aquarium.org/ 
Phone
(541) 867-3474
Facebook page
OregonCoastAquarium 
Twitter profile
@orcoastaquarium 
IRS details
EIN
93-0877807
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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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