National Aquarium Foundation Inc
To connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet
National Aquarium Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: National Aquarium Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,402,717
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,402,717
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,402,717
- Total assets
- $34,794,270
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Aquarium Foundation Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Aquarium Foundation Inc
Who National Aquarium Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Aquarium Inc ($1.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How National Aquarium Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $2.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Aquarium Inc Baltimore, MD | Program Support | $1,402,717 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,794,270 | $2,130,696 | $1,556,548 | $1,402,717 | 1 | $2,130,696 |
| 2023 | $33,724,194 | $277,944 | $1,629,390 | $1,501,790 | 1 | $277,944 |
| 2022 | $31,671,979 | $772,497 | $1,989,771 | $1,836,275 | 1 | $762,390 |
| 2021 | $40,581,697 | $2,508,140 | $1,307,286 | $1,156,177 | 1 | $2,414,496 |
| 2020 | $37,269,389 | $2,111,487 | $2,405,468 | $2,308,208 | 1 | $2,111,487 |
About National Aquarium Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Aquarium Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Aquarium Foundation Inc is led by John C. Racanelli, President & Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John C. Racanelli
President & Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Mowen
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Chester
Board Member
Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Phillips
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margot Amelia
Senior Vice President, Cso & Secretary
Senior Vice President, CMO & Secretary → Senior Vice President, Cso & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Y. Newton
Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ventimiglia
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Xuying Chang
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Wiese
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: David Churchill (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Nevin (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Batza (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Edward Nevin (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ismael Savadogo (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer
- Former: Michael Batza (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Candace Osunsade (2020) — Secretary, Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
- Former: Frank Rosenberg (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about National Aquarium Foundation Inc
How much does National Aquarium Foundation Inc give each year?
National Aquarium Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 1 grant.
How large is National Aquarium Foundation Inc?
National Aquarium Foundation Inc reported $34.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is National Aquarium Foundation Inc?
National Aquarium Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $34.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Aquarium Foundation Inc operate?
National Aquarium Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is National Aquarium Foundation Inc's EIN?
National Aquarium Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1301162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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