Program areas at Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium is a conservation organization working to regenerate The health of our one ocean. We work among global leaders to advance animal well-being, marine and ecosystem science, public policy, field conservation, and education that benefits our one ocean. We thoughtfully bring The ocean to life for The public with experiences that inspire awe, empathy, and conservation action. We present extraordinary habitats, marine life, and educational programs that engage and delight all members of our local and global communities. We manage four facilities and served 857,000 people in 2023, plus many community events like beach walks. Our work is integral to a healthy future for marine life, people, and The planet. Continued on schedule o.
Grants made by Seattle Aquarium
Who funds Seattle Aquarium
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| GS Daf (GSPF) | 2023-12 | Environment & Animal Protection | $2,688,500 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | 2023-06 | Environment, Animals | $1,066,000 |
| The Norcliffe Foundation | 2023-11 | One Ocean, One Future Campaign To Build the Ocean Pavilion | $1,000,000 |
| ...and 64 more grants received totalling $8,259,392 |
Personnel at Seattle Aquarium
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Rick Johnson | Vice President of Finance and Administration | $75,940 | 2024-11-13 |
| Robert W. Davidson | President and Chief Executive Officer | $374,943 | 2025-03-26 |
| Bradley Rutherford | Chief Operations Officer / Director of Life Sciences | $230,667 | 2023-12-31 |
| Meg McCann | Chief Operating Officer | | 2025-03-26 |
| Jesse Phillips-Kress | Vice President of Facilities and Operations | $157,609 | 2025-03-26 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Seattle Aquarium
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $31,069,618 | $25,794,781 | 20.4% |
| Program services | $19,435,712 | $17,218,273 | 12.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $702,350 | $171,332 | 309.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $45 | $98 | -54.1% |
| Net rental income | $1,988,223 | $1,633,279 | 21.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $11 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-114,383 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $259,766 | $272,115 | -4.5% |
| Total revenues | $53,341,342 | $45,089,878 | 18.3% |
Organizations like Seattle Aquarium
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $27,553,365 |
| Houston Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $82,522,000 |
| The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $21,639,051 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Monterey, CA | $155,905,897 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $43,429,637 |
| Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | 501(c)(3) | Norwalk, CT | $16,120,847 |
| Chicago Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Brookfield, IL | $94,260,071 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Charleston, SC | $20,993,805 |
| Zoo Atlanta | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $46,504,632 |
| Brevard Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Melbourne, FL | $29,271,568 |
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $350,000 from Apex Foundation March 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 14, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
January 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1483 Alaskan Way
- Seattle, WA 98101
- Metro area
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- County
- King County, WA
- Website URL
- seattleaquarium.org/Â
- Phone
- (206) 386-4300
- Facebook page
- Aquarium.SeattleÂ
- Twitter profile
- @seattleaquariumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 91-1189249
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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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