Aquarium of the Pacific

100%

Four-Star Charity

Impact & Measurement

Accountability & Finance

Culture & Community

Leadership & Adaptability

Aquarium of the Pacific

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501(c)(3) organization

Donations are tax-deductible

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org

100 Aquarium Way

Long Beach CA 90802

Mail donations to:
320 Golden Shore

Suite 350

Long Beach CA 90802

562-590-3100

Long Beach CA | IRS ruling year: 1992 | EIN: 33-0532354

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Organization Mission

The Aquarium's mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants and ecosystems, by involving the community, th ...

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Rating Information

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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.

This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

Historical Ratings

Accountability & Finance

Score

100

Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2022

This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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Key Accountability Metrics

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Majority Independent Board Members - 96% independent members

8 out of 8 points

Independent Board Size - 27 independent members

7 out of 7 points

Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee

15 out of 15 points

Total Revenue Amount	Expectation to Receive Credit
$2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support	Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee
$1 million or higher	Expected to complete an audit
$500,000 - $1 million	Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation
Less than $500,000	No expectation (removed from scoring methodology)

Material Diversion of Assets - None

10 out of 10 points

Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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No Credit

Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed

2 out of 2 points

Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Whistleblower Policy - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Document Retention and Destruction - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes

2 out of 2 points

Website Disclosures

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Partial Credit

No Credit

Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed

4 out of 4 points

Financial Metrics

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Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 12.11%

15 out of 15 points

Program Expense: Ratio - 80.19%

25 out of 25 points

Additional Information

Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available

Salary of Key Persons - Data Available

IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available

Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available

Date Published	Overall Rating
7/1/2021
6/1/2020
6/1/2019
8/1/2018
7/1/2017
11/1/2016
6/1/2016
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990.
4/1/2016
7/1/2015
4/1/2014
3/1/2013
4/1/2012
9/20/2011
6/1/2011
6/1/2010
7/1/2009
5/1/2008
2/1/2007
4/1/2006
11/1/2004
3/1/2004
2/5/2003