Nonprofit · EIN 27-4284050
GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30313
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,826,763 | $2,336,103 | $3,490,660 | $85,257,034 | $2,305,604 | $82,951,430 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,244,639 | $2,397,922 | $3,846,717 | $80,661,963 | $1,201,193 | $79,460,770 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,925,641
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$98,878
- Other revenue
- -$98,878
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,336,103
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $2,336,103
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $80,661,963
- Total assets, end of year
- $85,257,034
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,305,604
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,951,430
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $103,670
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $58,064,565
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,886,865
- Gross receipts
- $6,557,149
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- GA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN DAVIS | FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO Former | 1 | $0 | $936,748 | $21,972 |
| TRAVIS BURKE | VP/INTERIM CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $390,594 | $37,006 |
| CHRISTINA ROBINSON | FORMER SR VP/CFO Former | 1 | $0 | $80,875 | $5,877 |
| STEVEN RICHARD KOONIN | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY J PAKENHAM | DIRECTOR/VICE-CHAIRMAN/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES S GRIEN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN DAVIS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $876,965 | $35,227 |
| CHRISTINA ROBINSON | SR VP/CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $456,028 | $28,814 |
| TRAVIS BURKE | EXECUTIVE VP Officer | 1 | $0 | $229,366 | $20,686 |
| STEVEN RICHARD KOONIN | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY J PAKENHAM | DIRECTOR/VICE-CHAIRMAN/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES S GRIEN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 225 BAKER ST NW, ATLANTA, GA 30313-1809
- In care of
- % MATTHEW HODGDON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAMMIE WILLIAMS, 225 BAKER STREET NW, ATLANTA, GA 30313
- Signed the 990
- TAMMIE WILLIAMS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (404) 581-4000
- Return prepared by
- MSTILLER LLC
Mission
TO BE THE FUNDRAISING ARM FOR THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC., TO HOLD FINANCIAL AND OTHER INVESTMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC., AND TO MAKE DISTRIBUTIONS/GRANTS/LOANS TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC. AND, AS SO DEEMED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS THAT QUALIFY AS 501(C)(3) PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC.THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS RAISED $5.1 MILLION FROM DONORS AND $819,166 FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS TO SUPPORT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM'S COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING VARIOUS AQUATIC ANIMAL INITIATIVES, SPONSORED EDUCATION ADMISSIONS AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, ITS H2O SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR KIDS, RESEARCH & CONSERVATION AND MILITARY PROGRAMS.Expenses $2,336,103 · grants $2,336,103
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-4284050
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $85,257,034
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,557,149
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,826,763 | $2,336,103 | $85,257,034 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,244,639 | $2,397,922 | $80,661,963 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,005,354 | $2,486,543 | $76,137,830 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-4284050).
Questions about GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC is 27-4284050.
- Is GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TAMMIE WILLIAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GEORGIA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,826,763, expenses of $2,336,103 and total assets of $85,257,034 at year end.
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