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 THE 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 ALSO PROMOTES AND ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF THE TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM INSTITUTE FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$93.7M
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
+234.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-33.1% YoY
About Texas State Aquarium Association
Based on IRS filings
Texas State Aquarium Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $93.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $474K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $93,696,733 | $92,879,435 | $94,526,133 |
| Revenue | $19,116,039 | $19,302,933 | $22,947,810 |
| Expenses | $18,809,415 | $18,184,751 | $16,737,953 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $473,597 | $654,791 | $492,987 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Texas State Aquarium Association
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Save the Manatee Club Inc ($15,000), Clearwater Marine Aquarium ($10,500), The Florida Aquarium ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM TAMPA, FL | HURRICANE HELENE REL | $10,000 |
| ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS SILVER SPRINGS, MD | AZA EMPL HURR RELIEF | $5,150 |
| CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM CLEARWATER, FL | HURRICANE HELENE REL | $10,500 |
| SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB INC LONGWOOD, FL | MEMBER CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| ALLIANCE OF MARINE MAMMALS ALEXANDRA, VA | MEMBER DUES | $9,544 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARCY SCHROEDER | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE TOBIN HILLIARD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR OSBERT BLOW | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA HAWN WALLACE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE ZAHN | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RAJAN AHUJA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT BARR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELLIZABETH CHU RICHTER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BEN DONNELL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SIDNEY EVANS II | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROB HALL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOE HENKEL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE HICKS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA HINOJOSA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA HUNTER VILLEDA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALEISHA KOLB | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK LARUE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NELDA MARTINEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR KELLY M MILLER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MITTON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JYOTI PATEL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HOELT J POHLMEIER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF POLLOCK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE PUSLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN RAFFAELE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LOREN ROCK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDY SAENZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KELEIGH SASSER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN STERETT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDITH TALAVERA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNE THURWALKER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RHODES URBAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JESSE T GILBERT | PRESIDENT/CE | 40 | $383,122 |
| JULIO FLORES | SENIOR VP/CF | 40 | $293,682 |
| JUSTIN SEFCIK | CHIEF OPER O | 40 | $229,595 |
| JENNIFER VELA | GOVT & MKTG | 40 | $226,864 |
| NICOLE ANDRADE | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $161,266 |
| RITA VONDRA | CONSERVATION | 40 | $154,602 |
| EMMA GILBERT | DIRECTOR ANI | 40 | $143,538 |
| CHERYL WOLFE | DIRECTOR OF | 40 | $129,770 |
| KARA HAHN | DIR OF AQUAR | 40 | $121,296 |
| JEFFREY VLACH | DIR OF INFO | 40 | $121,235 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas State Aquarium Association?
Texas State Aquarium Association is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. It holds $93.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Texas State Aquarium Association?
As of 2024, Texas State Aquarium Association holds $93.7M in total assets with $19.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Texas State Aquarium Association operate?
Texas State Aquarium Association has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Texas State Aquarium Association award?
In 2024, Texas State Aquarium Association awarded 5 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Texas State Aquarium Association's EIN?
Texas State Aquarium Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7044950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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