Mississippi Aquarium
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.0M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Mississippi Aquarium?
Mississippi Aquarium is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by National Marine Sanctuary Foundation ($781K), Mississippi Power Foundation Inc ($125K), Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Mississippi Aquarium between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | $780,998 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | $125,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | $85,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $12,173 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Burdette Family Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $508K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $137K.
What grants has Mississippi Aquarium received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Increase aquarium traffic during customer appreciation | $125,000 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SEA TURTLE STRANDING AND SALVAGE NETWORK PAYMENTS | $12,173 |
| 2024 | National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | DEEP WATER OCTOCORALS AND EXHIBIT | $507,498 |
| 2024 | The Burdette Family Foundation | MARINE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | $1,000 |
| 2023 | National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | DEEP WATER OCTOCORALS | $273,500 |
| 2023 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Burdette Family Foundation | MARINE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | $500 |
| 2022 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mississippi Aquarium?
Mississippi Aquarium is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by National Marine Sanctuary Foundation ($781K), Mississippi Power Foundation Inc ($125K), Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Mississippi Aquarium between 2020–2025.
Who is Mississippi Aquarium's largest funder?
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Mississippi Aquarium, with $781K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Mississippi Aquarium received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.0M in grants to Mississippi Aquarium across 12 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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