NonprofitsVirginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Inc

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation Inc

VIRGINIA BCH, VA

Total revenue

$5.0M

Total expenses

$3.8M

Net assets

$36.2M

Grants received

$2.8M

85 grants

EIN

521272309

Tax year

2023

Mission

To inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research and sustainable practices.

Programs

2 programs

Research and conservation - to conduct and support scientific research and stewardship initiatives in order to produce and disseminate knowledge leading to effective conservation of the marine environment.

Expenses: $1.1M

Exhibits- to produce engaging, immersive exhibits in order to inspire conservation actions by creating emotional connections between guests and the animal population and enhance understanding of marine science through hands-on exploration.

Expenses: $832K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.3M
Program service revenue$1.4M
Investment income$504K
Other revenue$855K
Total revenue$5.0M

Expenses

Grants paid$77K
Salaries & benefits$930K
Fundraising$328K
Other expenses$2.8M
Total expenses$3.8M
Total assets$36.6M
Net assets$36.2M

People

23 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DANIEL R PETERSON

CHAIRPERSON

Board

2 hrs/wk

DELCENO C MILES

PAST CHAIR

Board

2 hrs/wk

BUFFY BAREFOOT

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

WALTER D WORRALL

CHAIR OF GOV. AND DEVEL. COMM

Board

2 hrs/wk

CAROLYN ROBERTSON

CHAIR OF MISSION & ADVOCACY CO

Board

2 hrs/wk

THOMAS M MCNICHOLAS III

V. CHAIR OF MISSION & ADVOCACY

Board

2 hrs/wk

ROBERT C FORT

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

STEPHEN M SNYDER

OFFICER AT LARGE

Board

2 hrs/wk

BARBARA CIARA

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

MICHELLE COLLINS

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

NANCY DEFORD

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

MARK DREYFUS

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

D NATHAN JOHNSON

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

JAY G KENSLOW

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

SUZANNE KERN

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

TROY A LINDSEY

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

EMILY MACCARTNEY

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

SHERRI L MILES

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

SCOTT D MILLER

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

WILLIAM C TREY OGLESBY III

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

JOHN E UHRIN

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

ANDREW W VAKOS

BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR

Board

0.2 hrs/wk

CYNTHIA WHITBRED-SPANOULIS

PRESIDENT & CEO

Board

4 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH

Pgrm Svc & Personnel

$991K

ROVER DOLPHIN TOURS

TOUR BOAT SERVICES

$522K

ABACUS CORPORATION

CONTRACTED LABOR

$200K

Grants received

Showing 85 of 85

FromAmountPurposeYear
$10K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2024
$125K
WIND ENERGY EXHIBIT AND ACCESS AQUARIUM
2023
$28K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$10K
SEA TURTLES IN OUR WATERWAYS
2023
$10K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2023
$1K
Matching Gift
2023
$344K
ENDANGERED SPECIES COVID RELIEF
2022
$30K
MARINE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
2022
$15K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$10K
1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES
2022
$10K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
2022
$3K
Contribution provided
2022
$1K
Community Fund Market Grant
2022
$49K
GRANTS AWARDED
2021
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$18K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$5K
SUPPORT MISSION OF ORGANIZATION
2021
$101K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$100K
BUILDING/RENOVATION
2020
$50K
VIRGINIA AQUARIUM - EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM
2020
$25K
SEA TURTLES IN OUR WATERWAYS
2020
$20K
SUPPORT AQUATIC AND MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION
2020
$20K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2020
$15K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$15K
GRANTS AWARDED
2020
$13K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$10K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$10K
1 GRANT(S) FOR VARYING PURPOSES
2020
$10K
GRANTS AWARDED
2020
$5K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$5K
GEN/OPER SUPPORT
2020
$5K
VIRGINIA AQUARIUM - EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM
2020
$1K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$1K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$1K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$1K
GEN/OPER SUPPORT
2020
$825
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$300
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2020
$50
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$100K
BUILDING/RENOVATION
2019
$100K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2019
$55K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2019
$34K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$29K
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
2019
$20K
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2019
$15K
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
2019
$14K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2019
$8K
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION COMMITTED TO DECADES AGO FOR THE CAPITAL EXPANSION PROGRAM
2019
$3K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2019
$1K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2019
$1K
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
2019
$1K
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2019
$1K
GEN/OPER SUPPORT
2019
$815
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2019
$300
SUPPORT, UNSPECIFIED
2019
$250
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$100K
VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2018
$99K
2018 DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2018
$55K
FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND AN ANNUAL GIFT
2018
$40K
DONOR-ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION
2018
$29K
SOAKING UP SCIENCE: GETTING IMMERSED IN WATERSHEDS AND THE IMPACT OF SEA LEVEL RISE
2018
$20K
TO PROCURE AND MAINTAIN THE AQUARIUM'S EXHIBITS, INCLUDING THE ANIMALS AND HABITATS.
2018
$20K
FOR THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2018
$9K
FOR THE BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN CATALOG
2018
$6K
Unusual Mortality Events-
2018
$6K
CHARITABLE
2018
$5K
TO FUND OPERATIONS
2018
$3K
DONOR-ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION
2018
$1K
2018 DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION TO FREE ADMISSION TO ACTIVE-DUTY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. IF THE FUNDS EXCEED THE DEMAND FOR ACTIVE-DUTY MEMBERS THEN THE FUNDS MAY BE USED TO PROVIDE FREE ADMISSION TO UNDERPRIVILAGED CHILDREN
2018
$820
2018 DESIGNATED DISTRIBUTION
2018
$300
DONOR-ADVISED FUND CONTRIBUTION
2018
$65
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$34K
Various Conservation Proj
2017
$6K
GRANTS AWARDED AND OR DESIGNATION PAYMENTS
2017

Funded by

$2.8M from 19 funders · 85 grants · 2017–2024

Hampton Roads Community Foundation

$1.8M · 43 grants · 2018–2024

American Association Of

$344K · 1 grant · 2022

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

$210K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$127K · 6 grants · 2019–2023

United Way Of South Hampton Roads

$80K · 4 grants · 2017–2021

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$58K · 5 grants · 2017–2021

National Fish And Wildlife Foundation

$40K · 2 grants · 2017–2018

Timothy And Lisa Robertson Foundation

$30K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Details

EIN521272309
Subsection03
Ruling date1983-01
Formed1981
Employees0
Volunteers1013
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