The Florida Aquarium Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$6.2M
Foundation funders
63
Grants recorded
144
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Florida Aquarium Inc?
The Florida Aquarium Inc is funded by 63 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc ($1.4M), University of Miami ($1.2M), American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc ($869K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to The Florida Aquarium Inc between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2026) to $1.5M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
What grants has The Florida Aquarium Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Les & Judy Smout Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | SUPPORT OF MISSION | $298,000 |
| 2025 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $253,475 |
| 2025 | Robert Sharp Family Foundation | DONATION | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Jacarlene Foundation | FBO GENERAL OPERATIONS OF CORAL CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH CENTER (CCRC) | $100,000 |
| 2025 | John & Janice Howie Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Nova Southeastern University Inc | Research | $38,463 |
| 2025 | The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Gulf of Mexico Alliance | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $22,702 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | INCREAESD CAPACITY TO TREAT SEA TURTLES | $20,537 |
| 2025 | Isermann Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | LV Thompson Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Fields Galley Private Foundation | AN AGREEMENT STATING THAT ALL FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THEIR CORAL REEF NURSERY AND SEA TURTLE RESCUE FACILITIES | $13,000 |
| 2025 | The Yerrid Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Joseph & Laura Williams Family | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Beard Foundation Inc | ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Lightning Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Florida Health Sciences Center Inc | CUDDLE CLINIC + AZA ICEBREAKER SPONSOR | $6,500 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $6,126 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Frank E Duckwall Foundation | Funding to purchase incubator. | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Wood Family Foundation Inc | Charity | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Thomas A & Mary S James Foundation | Charities use in their programs | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Vinik Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc | SUPPORT OF MISSION | $271,000 |
| 2024 | National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | EX-SITU PRODUCTION OF ELKHORN CORAL LONG-SPINED SEA URCHINS FOR MISSION: ICONIC REEFS | $264,000 |
| 2024 | University of Miami | RESEARCH | $166,533 |
| 2024 | Edward E Haddock Jr Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Nova Southeastern University Inc | Research | $45,047 |
| 2024 | The John a & Elizabeth F Taylor | GENERAL | $35,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 144 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Florida Aquarium Inc?
The Florida Aquarium Inc is funded by 63 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc ($1.4M), University of Miami ($1.2M), American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Inc ($869K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to The Florida Aquarium Inc between 2019–2026.
Who is The Florida Aquarium Inc's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Florida Aquarium Inc, with $1.4M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The Florida Aquarium Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.2M in grants to The Florida Aquarium Inc across 144 grants from 63 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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