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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2899571

PIER AQUARIUM INC

Tax-exempt · ST PETERSBURG, FL 33731

Financials

$269K$261K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PIER AQUARIUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$269,088$261,387$7,701$225,474$17,740$207,734
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$13,184
Program service revenue
$236,934
Investment income
$3,853
Other revenue
$15,117

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$169,543
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$193,283
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,422
Occupancy
$2,134
Program services (functional)
$230,054
Management and general (functional)
$31,333

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$206,412
Total assets, end of year
$225,474
Total liabilities, end of year
$17,740
Net assets, end of year
$207,734
Land, buildings and equipment
$42,898
Publicly traded securities
$44,084
Net assets without donor restrictions
$207,734
Gross receipts
$269,088
Employees
7
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
FL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Peter BetzerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Aaron DobieszDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Annica KeelerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mark LutherPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Chuck PapageorgiouTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
C Hunter RawlsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Susan WallaceVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 528, ST PETERSBURG, FL 33731-0528
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mark Luther, 244 Second Avenue N Suite 203, StPetersburg, FL 33701
Signed the 990
Mark Luther, Chairman
Phone
(727) 803-9799
Return prepared by
Sorren Inc

Mission

See Schedule O

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Advancement of public interest in and knowledge of ocean and marine life by conducting public education programs, and building and operating marine science exhibits.
    Expenses $230,054 · revenue $252,051

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-2899571
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1988
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D500)
Assets (IRS master file)
$225,474
Income (IRS master file)
$269,088

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025–––IRS
990September 2024–––IRS
990September 2023$204,380$209,137$172,753IRS
990September 2022$223,461$255,156$177,651IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about PIER AQUARIUM INC

What is the EIN of PIER AQUARIUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PIER AQUARIUM INC is 59-2899571.
Is PIER AQUARIUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to PIER AQUARIUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PIER AQUARIUM 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 PIER AQUARIUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PIER AQUARIUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PIER AQUARIUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Mark Luther.
Who are the officers and directors of PIER AQUARIUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PIER AQUARIUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $269,088, expenses of $261,387 and total assets of $225,474 at year end.

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