EIN 52-1272309

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
To connect people to the marine environment, inspiring a more sustainable future. We aspire to be a driver in conservation, education, tourism, and sustainability, leading the charge to save wildlife and their ecosystems. To inspire conservation of the Marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices.
Also known as...
Va Aquarium and Marine Science Center FDN
Total revenues
$4,249,748
2023
Total expenses
$3,724,324
2023
Total assets
$34,833,553
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

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

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Oceanic Society ExpeditionsSupport of Swot$16,000
Monterey Bay AquariumAquarium$10,000
Leatherback TrustCabuyal Sea Turtle$10,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Association of Zoos and AquariumsEndangered Species Covid Relief$344,386
Hampton Roads Community FoundationEducation$307,965
Joshua P. and Elizabeth D. Darden FoundationGeneral Purposes$66,666
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Cynthia W. SpanoulisPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Caryl ThompsonChief Operating Officer
Mary Anna TwisdaleChief Financial Officer
Sasha DurandettoChief of Staff
Suzanne SavageChief Development Officer
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,893,071
Program services$1,288,598
Investment income and dividends$194,963
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$77,041
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-164,586
Net income from fundraising events$217,091
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$743,570
Total revenues$4,249,748

Form 990s for Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-15990View PDF
2022-062023-02-21990View PDF
2021-062021-12-22990View PDF
2020-062021-03-31990View PDF
2019-062020-01-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$18,240,112
Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF)Miami, FL$9,606,049
The Zoological Society of Milwaukee CtyMilwaukee, WI$2,889,576
Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation SocietyWest Palm Beach, FL$12,769,380
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)Los Angeles, CA$20,392,647
Elmwood Park ZooNorristown, PA$11,380,231
Cabrillo Marine AquariumSan Pedro, CA$1,695,810
Friends of Santa Ana ZooSanta Ana, CA$2,148,753
North Carolina Zoological SocietyAsheboro, NC$17,858,936
Oklahoma Zoological SocietyOklahoma City, OK$4,873,916
Data update history
March 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $344,386 from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
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/ 
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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