From public IRS filings

SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY

CHICAGO, IL · Animal-Related

EIN (Tax ID): 36-2167918Latest Form 990: 2024IRS ruling year: 1932Find their 990 filing →

Mission

The Shedd Aquarium Society Operates a public aquarium to encourage the connection between animals and guests through exhibits and education programs with the goal of promoting aquatic conservation.

Financials (IRS Form 990)

Total revenue
$102M
Total expenses
$72.8M
Total assets
$780.1M
Program expense ratio
77%

Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.

Who funds SHEDD AQUARIUM SOCIETY

$63.5M in foundation grants on record from 170 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.

FunderTotal givenGrants
Chicago Community Trust$23.1M4
Sf Foundation$6M3
Mansueto Foundation$6M3
Reed Family Foundation$5.6M30
Morgridge Family Foundation$5.1M8
National Philanthropic Trust$2.6M4
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund$1.5M4
Cynthia Parker Matthews Family Foundation Fka Matthews Family Foundation$1.2M4
Daniel P Haerther Charitable Trust C/O Burke Warren Mackay & Serritell$1M3
Pepper Family Foundation$1M2

Leadership

Gary Gordon — CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN OFFICER (Principal officer)

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