THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM'S MISSION IS ENGAGING PEOPLE WITH ANIMALS, INSPIRING APPRECIATION FOR OUR SEAS, AND SUPPORTING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. ITS VISION IS TO BE A GLOBAL LEADER IN FOSTERING SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THE GULF OF MEXICO AND CARIBBEAN SEA. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, THE AQUARIUM HAS DEVELOPED MORE THAN 25 PERMANENT AND SPECIAL EXHIBITS TO INTERPRET THE ANIMALS AND SENSITIVE ECOSYSTEMS OF THESE REGIONS, EDUCATING AN AVERAGE OF MORE THAN 500,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY IN THE WONDERS OF THE MARINE WORLD. THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM PROMOTES AND ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION THROUGH A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAM THAT MINISTERS TO THE NEEDS OF HUNDREDS OF SICK AND INJURED SHOREBIRDS, RAPTORS, SEA TURTLES, AND MARINE MAMMALS EACH YEAR.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $298k
- Bonus
- $35k
- Other
- $22k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $242k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- $22k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- $7k
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- $7k
- Benefits
- $6k
- Base
- $167k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- $19k
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- $22k
- Benefits
- $6k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ce Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Texas | $298k | $35k | $22k | $9k | $379k $414k |
Senior Vp/cf Officer (Unspecified) | $242k | $27k | $22k | $8k | $311k $339k |
Govt & Mktg Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $189k | $27k | $7k | $6k | $239k $261k |
Chief Oper O Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $189k | $27k | $7k | $6k | $238k $260k |
Conservation Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $167k | $5k | $3k | $9k | $192k $209k |
Director of Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $144k | $9k | $19k | $9k | $189k $207k |
Director Ani Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $119k | $9k | $22k | $6k | $162k $177k |
Director of Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $141k $154k |
IT Manager 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $139k $152k |
Head Veterin Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k $144k |
Chief of Sta Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $113k $124k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 43 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
Based on 3,692 animal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION received $378,672 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION reported $19.3M in total revenue and $18.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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