Florida Aquarium Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Florida Aquarium Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Tampa, Florida, registered in 2018, with $40,580,925 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602 EIN 59-2807815 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2023)
$40.6M
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$36.4M
Net assets
$54.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Florida Aquarium Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Florida Aquarium Inc: 18 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Florida Aquarium Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Florida Aquarium Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL, 33602
- City
- Tampa
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Zoos & Aquariums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.3M (FY2013) to $40.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $5.8MNet assets $54.8M
Operating margin
10.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$60.6M
Total liabilities
$5.8M
Net assets
$54.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,580,925▼0.3% | $36,413,124▲14.1% | $54,788,224▲9.6% | $60,585,919▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $40,694,127▲14.3% | $31,922,227▲16.6% | $49,972,908▲22.3% | $55,741,278▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $35,610,543▼3.2% | $27,385,416▲30.9% | $40,867,662▲22.0% | $45,850,482▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $36,794,893▲135% | $20,918,073▲0.7% | $33,487,947▲93.2% | $42,232,591▲65.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,624,420▼29.8% | $20,771,810▼6.9% | $17,329,657▼15.9% | $25,492,041▼23.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $22,244,475▲7.9% | $22,317,035▲11.0% | $20,594,211▼0.1% | $33,164,947▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $20,611,500▲4.2% | $20,108,340▲10.1% | $20,605,959▲3.0% | $32,655,092▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $19,773,923▼8.2% | $18,265,885▲4.5% | $20,005,650▲8.7% | $31,851,467▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,533,255▲10.8% | $17,473,986▲6.4% | $18,396,888▲29.0% | $30,206,521▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,426,721▲18.9% | $16,421,650▲9.4% | $14,266,109▲26.6% | $24,970,895▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,344,528 | $15,012,865▲7.5% | $11,268,839▲14.3% | $22,608,056▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $13,968,071▲7.4% | $9,860,697▲22.9% | $22,138,140▲107% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,007,017▲7.8% | $8,023,363▲162% | $10,685,009▲93.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $12,070,072▼0.7% | $3,056,993▲12.1% | $5,529,462▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $12,159,264 | $2,727,041 | $5,562,177 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.9M total
37 grants to Florida Aquarium Inc totaling $2.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Research | 2024 | $253,475 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,126 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2023 | $271,000 |
| University of Miami | Research | 2023 | $166,533 |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc | Research | 2023 | $45,047 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $14,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | Support of mission | 2022 | $624,895 |
| University of Miami | Research | 2022 | $443,909 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Coral monitoring | 2022 | $24,359 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $22,250 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $16,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2022 | $16,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $5,587 |
| University of Miami | Research | 2021 | $139,275 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Florida Aquarium Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Florida Aquarium Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2807815, based in Tampa, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Florida Aquarium Inc's EIN?
- Florida Aquarium Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2807815.
- How much revenue does Florida Aquarium Inc report?
- Florida Aquarium Inc reported $40,580,925 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Florida Aquarium Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Florida Aquarium Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Florida Aquarium Inc (EIN 59-2807815) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.