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    The Florida Aquarium

    The Florida Aquarium

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://www.flaquarium.org/

    701 Channelside Drive
    Tampa FL 33602

    813-273-4000


    Tampa FL | IRS ruling year: 2018 | EIN: 59-2807815  

     

    Organization Mission

    The Florida Aquarium is committed to saving marine wildlife. The Aquarium is actively engaged in stewardship of the natural environment as a conservation-based attra ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

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    Great


    This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights  
    Historical Ratings  
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    This organization appears on the most recent listing of nonprofits that are delinquent with California state registrations


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    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    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 - 97% independent members8 out of 8 points  
    Independent Board Size - 33 independent members7 out of 7 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee15 out of 15 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 10.86%15 out of 15 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 80.34%25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

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    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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