Nonprofit · EIN 33-0532354
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
Tax-exempt · LONG BEACH, CA 90802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $59,309,760 | $53,815,475 | $5,494,285 | $100,041,655 | $13,572,620 | $86,469,035 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $57,011,610 | $50,381,560 | $6,630,050 | $90,299,018 | $9,324,268 | $80,974,750 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,178,690
- of which government grants
- $189,218
- Program service revenue
- $46,828,502
- Investment income
- $2,208,468
- Royalties
- $263,794
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$137,160
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,251,078
- Other revenue
- $6,094,100
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $3,129,422
- Other salaries and wages
- $19,498,331
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $28,388,188
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $232,578
- Accounting fees
- $115,594
- Occupancy
- $3,567,932
- Travel
- $333,866
- Depreciation
- $5,670,772
- Program services (functional)
- $46,080,878
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,943,427
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,791,170
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,299,018
- Total assets, end of year
- $100,041,655
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,572,620
- Net assets, end of year
- $86,469,035
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $49,158,187
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $83,606,465
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,862,570
- Gross unrelated business income
- $258,914
- Gross receipts
- $62,768,625
- Employees
- 485
- Volunteers
- 1,979
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR PETER KAREIVA | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $461,655 | $58,009 |
| TROY GRANDE | COO/CFO (UNTIL 5/2024) Officer | 40 | $358,165 | $26,946 |
| JOHN ROUSE | CHIEF OF AQUARIUM OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $283,770 | $56,844 |
| KATHRYN NIRSCHL | VP HUMAN RESOURCE Key employee | 40 | $245,095 | $43,044 |
| CECILE FISHER | VP OF MARKETING/CORPORATE Officer | 40 | $255,585 | $26,281 |
| RYAN ASHTON | VP DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $227,931 | $33,738 |
| NESTOR URITA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Key employee | 40 | $183,008 | $46,907 |
| TINA SARTY | INTERIM CFO (FROM 5/2024) Officer | 40 | $213,416 | $8,241 |
| LANCE ADAMS | DIR OF VETERINARY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,456 | $52,158 |
| NATE JAROS | VP OF ANIMAL CARE-FISH & INVERTEB Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,296 | $46,724 |
| BRETT LONG | VP OF ANIMAL CARE-BIRDS & MAMMALS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,185 | $30,985 |
| DEREK BALSILLIE | DIRECTOR OF AV & IT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,152 | $34,757 |
| JENNIE DEAN | VP OF EDUCATION & CONSERVATION Key employee | 40 | $163,190 | $14,257 |
| CHANWANTHA SAM LIMON | BOARD MEMBER-SECRETARY (FROM 4/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HAGLE | BOARD MEMBER-VICE CHAIR (FROM 4/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
25 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWIN FEO | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR OF BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARK BERTRAND | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ART LEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA ATTWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAN HOPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CAMERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ESTHER SM CHUI CHAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE GINSBURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAMUEL KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK PAULLIN | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR FINANCE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KURT SCHULZMAN | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR HR & CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN ECKERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUSSELL T HILL | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR INVEST. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS OTTO | BOARD MEMBER-VICE CHAIR (TO 4/2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J SONDERMANN | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS TURNEY | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR AUDIT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LESHNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARL PETTIJOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARCUS COOKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA TATUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR PETER KAREIVA | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $420,167 | $66,219 |
| TROY GRANDE | COO/CFO Officer | 40 | $351,849 | $63,305 |
| JOHN ROUSE | CHIEF OF AQUARIUM AND VISITOR OPERATIONS Key employee | 40 | $265,634 | $50,725 |
| KATHRYN NIRSCHL | VP HUMAN RESOURCE Key employee | 40 | $229,352 | $46,095 |
| CECILE FISHER | VP OF MARKETING/CORPORATE SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $238,532 | $27,866 |
| RYAN ASHTON | VP DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 40 | $216,421 | $32,846 |
| TINA SARTY | CONTROLLER Key employee | 40 | $182,511 | $10,768 |
| LANCE ADAMS | VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,634 | $43,494 |
| JENNIE DEAN | VP OF EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,313 | $44,240 |
| NATE JAROS | SR DIRECTOR OF FISH & INVERTEBRATES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,599 | $41,436 |
| DEREK BALSILLIE | DIRECTOR OF AV & IT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,978 | $32,241 |
| BRETT LONG | SR DIRECTOR OF BIRDS, AMPHIBIANS & MAMMALS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,028 | $25,686 |
| MARK BERTRAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART LEVITT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA ATTWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN HOPPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CAMERON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTHER SM CHUI CHAO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE GINSBURG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL KING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN OLSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK PAULLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT SCHULZMAN | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR HR & CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD TIP TIPPETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN ECKERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER HAGLE | BOARD MEMBER-BOARD SECRETA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL T HILL | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR INVEST. Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS OTTO | BOARD MEMBER-VICE CHAIR OF Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL J SONDERMANN | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR FINANCE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS TURNEY | BOARD MEMBER-CHAIR AUDIT C Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE WEAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LESHNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL PETTIJOHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWIN FEO | CHAIR OF BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAWANTHA SAM LIMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN MCBRIDE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 AQUARIUM WAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90802-8126
- In care of
- % CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LIA FRAZIER, 100 AQUARIUM WAY, LONG BEACH, CA 90802
- Signed the 990
- LIA FRAZIER, CHIEF FIN & BUS. SERV. OFFICER
- Phone
- (562) 951-1635
- Website
- WWW.AQUARIUMOFPACIFIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SINGERLEWAK LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0532354 or by the name AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC'S MISSION IS TO INSTILL A SENSE OF WONDER, RESPECT, AND STEWARDSHIP FOR THE PACIFIC OCEAN, ITS INHABITANTS, AND ECOSYSTEMS.
Program accomplishments
- ANIMAL CARE - THE HUSBANDRY DEPARTMENT MANAGES THE CARE, FEEDING, AND LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR MORE THAN 14,924 ANIMALS REPRESENTING OVER 787 SPECIES ACROSS 100+ EXHIBITS, INCLUDING INTERACTIVE TOUCH TANKS. ANIMALS CARED FOR INCLUDE SEA LIONS, SEA OTTERS, SHARKS, RAYS, DIVING BIRDS, SEA JELLIES, CORALS, TURTLES, AND DIVERSE FISH SPECIES FROM TEMPERATE TO TROPICAL HABITATS. CARE INCLUDES FEEDING SUSTAINABLE, HIGH-QUALITY SEAFOOD; MONITORING WATER QUALITY AND LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, CONDUCTING MEDICAL EXAMS AND PROCEDURES, AND MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE EXHIBIT AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES ENVIRONMENTS.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONGUEST SERVICES GUEST SERVICES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL GUEST INTERACTIONS NOT RELATED TO EDUCATION OR INTERPRETATION. GUEST SERVICES MANAGES ONSITE REVENUE COLLECTION, GUEST SAFETY, AND OVERALL CLEANLINESS OF THE FACILITY.RETAIL OPERATIONS THE RETAIL DEPARTMENT DESIGNS, DEVELOPS, AND SELECTS MERCHANDISE REFLECTING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE. THIS INCLUDES ORIGINAL BOOKS AND OTHER PRODUCTS THAT EDUCATE AND REINFORCE CONSERVATION MESSAGES WHILE EXTENDING THE GUEST'S CONNECTION TO THE AQUARIUM BEYOND THEIR VISIT.Expenses $39,897,160 · revenue $51,903,018
- THE AQUARIUM'S CONSERVATION WORK EXTENDS ACROSS THE INSTITUTION INCLUDING THE HUSBANDRY TEAMS, VETERINARY SERVICES, EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES. IN 2024 THE AQUARIUM CONTINUED ITS MOUNTAIN YELLOW-LEGGED FROG, WHITE ABALONE, AND SEA OTTER SURROGACY PROGRAMS BY RELEASING INDIVIDUALS TO THEIR NATIVE HABITATS. THE SUNFLOWER SEA STAR PROGRAM EXPANDED WITH A FORMAL PARTNERSHIP ACROSS THE STATE. AQUARIUM STAFF RESPONDED TO EMERGENCY EVENTS INCLUDING REHABILITATING AND RELEASING THREE INJURED SEA TURTLES.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF THE AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC STRIVES TO IGNITE INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INTERESTS, AND BACKGROUNDS TO WONDER, EXPLORE, DISCOVER, AND LEARN. WE DO THIS THROUGH PROGRAMS ONSITE, ONLINE, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, THE DEPARTMENT REACHED APPROXIMATELY 159,000 PEOPLE.- 76% WERE WITH ONSITE PROGRAMS INCLUDING SCHOOL PROGRAMS, WHALE WATCHES, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS- 21% WERE WITH ENGAGEMENTS OFFSITE IN THE COMMUNITY SUCH AQUARIUM ON WHEELS, TABLING AT FESTIVALS, AND COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS- 3% WERE THROUGH OUR VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDING PAID VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS AND FREE WEEKLY AQUARIUM ONLINE ACADEMYExpenses $6,183,718 · revenue $634,036
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0532354
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $100,041,655
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,768,625
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $59,309,760 | $53,815,475 | $100,041,655 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $57,011,610 | $50,381,560 | $90,299,018 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $51,747,392 | $42,384,810 | $84,592,548 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0532354).
Questions about AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC
- What is the EIN of AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC is 33-0532354.
- Is AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LIA FRAZIER.
- Who are the officers and directors of AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 40 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $461,655 (DR PETER KAREIVA, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $59,309,760, expenses of $53,815,475 and total assets of $100,041,655 at year end.
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