The Florida Aquarium's mission focuses on our Shared Purpose of a commitment to save marine wildlife, with a Vision to be Florida's leading conservation-based Aquarium. It accomplishes this mission through hosting over 1 million visitors annually at the Aquarium facility, and by presenting educational and community programs to the public, highlighting our Animal Ambassadors. Conservation projects focusing on Coral propagation and restoration, Sea Turtle rescue and rehabilitation, and Penguin conservation are also top priorities for the Aquarium.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Animal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $388k
- Bonus
- $79k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $217k
- Bonus
- $39k
- Other
- $13
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $215k
- Bonus
- $37k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- $24k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- $21k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- $19k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- $25k
- Other
- $106
- Benefits
- $9k
- Base
- $126k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- $227
- Benefits
- $17k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo Above 90th percentilevs Animal-Related peers in Florida | $388k | $79k | — | $31k | $499k $540k |
COO Above 90th percentile | $217k | $39k | $13 | $29k | $288k $312k |
CFO Above 90th percentile | $215k | $37k | — | $16k | $269k $292k |
Sr VP of Animal Care & Health Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $184k | $24k | $3k | $28k | $240k $260k |
Sr. VP of Conservation Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $176k | $21k | — | $10k | $209k $226k |
Sr. VP of Engagement & Learning Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $143k | $19k | $1k | $28k | $192k $208k |
Sr. VP of Community Engagement & Social Responsibility Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $162k | $19k | — | $9k | $190k $206k |
CPO Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $148k | $25k | $106 | $9k | $184k $199k |
Vice President of Philanthropy Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $126k | $15k | $227 | $17k | $160k $174k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 35 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Florida Aquarium Inc equaled 1% 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.
Up 1%
from 2022
From $492k in 2022 to $499k in 2023.
Estimated with Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Florida Aquarium Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Florida Aquarium Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Florida Aquarium Inc received $499,015 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Animal-Related organizations in Florida: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Florida Aquarium Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Animal-Related organizations in Florida, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Florida Aquarium Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Florida Aquarium Inc equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for animal-related organizations is 8%.
What are The Florida Aquarium Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Florida Aquarium Inc reported $40.6M in total revenue and $36.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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