Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
The Florida Aquarium
Entertaining, educating and inspiring stewardship about our natural environment
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (37.26) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 81.1% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 13.6% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.1% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.37 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (30.61) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 0.4% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -0.5% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.02 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (6.65) |
Income Statement (FYE 09/2007)
Contact Information
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602
tel: (813) 273-4030
EIN: 59-2807815
Leadership (FYE 09/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thom Stork | Chief Executive Officer (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $210,194 | 1.88% |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Florida Aquarium astounds visitors with the beauty and fragility of our eco-system. The facility is home to more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and all over the world. The cornerstone of The Channel District, The Florida Aquarium's mission since opening in 1995 is to entertain, educate and inspire stewardship about our natural environment. It serves as a significant example of Florida's commitment to preserving native landscapes, ecosystems, historical and archaeological sites, and ethnic and cultural traditions representative of the diverse geography and cultural life unique to our state. The Aquarium has provided cultural enrichment experiences to more than seven million visitors, including 100,000 school students and 1,000 teachers annually.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Florida Aquarium - FL | 37.26 | |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium - FL | 57.28 |  |
| Seattle Aquarium Society - WA | 66.87 |  |
| Aquarium of the Pacific - CA | 57.34 | |
| North Carolina Aquarium Society - NC | 68.53 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Florida Aquarium - FL | 37.26 | |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium - CA | 62.91 | |
| Aquarium of the Pacific - CA | 57.34 | |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium - FL | 57.28 | |
| North Carolina Aquarium Society - NC | 68.53 | |
| Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation - VA | 62.70 | |
