Form990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 09-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
701 Channelside Drive
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Tampa, FL33602
D Employer identification number

59-2807815
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 19,771,853
F Name and address of principal officer:
THOM STORK
701 Channelside Drive
Tampa,FL33602
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FLAQUARIUM.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1986
M State of legal domicile: FL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM'S MISSION IS TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP ABOUT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 34
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 259
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 359
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,491,381 2,743,029
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 10,218,125 11,163,072
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -116,695 -23,599
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,143,209 2,462,026
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 15,736,020 16,344,528
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 7,360,985 7,754,424
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet838,856    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 6,607,086 7,258,441
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 13,968,071 15,012,865
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,767,949 1,331,663
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 22,138,140 22,608,056
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 12,277,443 11,339,217
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 9,860,697 11,268,839
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM'S MISSION IS TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP ABOUT OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. IT ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION THROUGH HOSTING 750,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY AT THE AQUARIUM FACILITY; AND BY PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC. ANIMAL PROGRAMS, CONSERVATION & RESEARCH PROJECTS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,381,150 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 10,096,962 )
AQUARIUM VISITATION ADMISSIONS - THE AQUARIUM WELCOMED 727,000 GUESTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2014 - A RECORD SETTING ATTENDANCE MARK IN THE AQUARIUM'S 19 YEAR HISTORY. THESE VISITORS ENJOY AND LEARN ABOUT THE AQUARIUM'S 20,000 AQUATIC PLANT AND MARINE FISH AND ANIMAL RESIDENTS THROUGH SELF-GUIDED TOURS AND GALLERY INTERPRETERS. THIS EXPERIENCE PROVIDES AN EYE-OPENING WINDOW INTO LIFE BELOW THE SURFACE. MANY OF OUR GUESTS NEVER HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THESE RICH AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WILD, BUT THEY CAN HAVE CLOSE ENCOUNTERS AT THE AQUARIUM. VISITORS TO THE AQUARIUM ARE EXPOSED TO FRAGILE NATURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FLORIDA'S AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,331,514 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 290,667 )
CONSERVATION, RESEARCH & ANIMAL PROGRAMS - THE AQUARIUM'S BIOLOGICAL PROGRAMS STAFF IS MOST PROUD OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS BEING MADE IN AQUATIC CONSERVATION & RESEARCH PROGRAMS. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2014 RELATES TO THE COLLABORATION EFFORTS BETWEEN THE AQUARIUM, FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION (FWC), AND TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY (TECO). THESE 3 PARTIES HAVE COME TOGETHER TO CREATE A "FLORIDA CONSERVATION & TECHNOLOGY CENTER" ON LAND ADJACENT TO TECO'S MANATEE VIEWING CENTER. THIS CENTER WILL HOUSE THE AQUARIUM'S QUARANTINE, RESCUE, REHAB, CONSERVATION & RESEARCH EFFORTS - ALLOWING SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN THESE ACTIVITIES. AN ARTIFICIAL WETLANDS HAS BEEN CREATED ON THE PROPERTY, AND FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE WILL OCCUR OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,531,046 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 775,443 )
EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - THE AQUARIUM IS COMMITTED TO BEING A LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION THROUGH CREATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT FORGE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS AND COMMITMENTS TO FLORIDA'S FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS. OVER ITS HISTORY, THE AQUARIUM HAS REACHED OVER 1.2 MILLION CHILDREN THROUGH ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS. STUDENTS FROM PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL WERE EDUCATED THROUGH EXPLORATION OF THE AQUARIUM'S EXHIBITS & BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS; ON FIELD EXPEDITIONS TO NATURE SITES; AND EVEN IN THEIR OWN CLASSROOMS. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet12,243,710
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII .................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
33
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
259
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
35
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
34
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
FL
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletKIMBERLY CASEY701 CHANNELSIDE DRIVETAMPAFL33602 (813) 273-4509
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) CRAIG WATSON........................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 10.00
.......................1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) DOUG MONTGOMERY........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MARK WATSON........................................................................
TREASURER
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) STEPHEN DRYER........................................................................
VP OF AUDITING
 8.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) TYLER HILL........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) AL HIGGINBOTHAM........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) AMY STANDARD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) ANTHONY MCFARLAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) BEVERLY BIRKITT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) CARL LINDELL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) CASSIE MATTHIES........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) CHARLENE IERNA........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) CHRISTINE BURDICK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) CY SPURLINO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) DAN BORASCH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) DENNIS ROGERO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) HERMANN WITTJE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JOHN DABASINSKAS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) JULIE SMITH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) KEITH GREMINGER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) LARRY PLANK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) LAUREN FERNANDEZ........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) LISA PIZARRO-YOB........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) MATTHEW BLAIR........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) MICHAEL BABB........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) MICHAEL ECHEVARRIA........................................................................
VP OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
 8.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) PAUL ANDERSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) REP DANA YOUNG........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) RICHARD HADLOW........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) SANTIAGO CORRADA........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) SEAN CONIGLIO........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) STEVE OSCHER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) STUART WILLIAMS........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) TOM HERNANDEZ........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) YOLIE CAPIN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) KIMBERLY CASEY........................................................................
SR. VP OF FINANCE/CFO
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       130,266 0 12,811
(37) THOM STORK........................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.00
.......................1.00 		    X       243,191 0 14,978
(38) BILL EGGERT........................................................................
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
 40.00
.......................   		        X   106,519 0 17,245
(39) DEBORAH STONE........................................................................
VP OF EDUCATION
 40.00
.......................   		        X   107,847 0 8,841
(40) MARK HANEY........................................................................
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................1.00 		        X   117,228 0 7,182
(41) SCOTT ROSE........................................................................
VP OF MARKETING & SALES
 40.00
.......................   		        X   108,392 0 12,769
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 813,443 0 73,826
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet6
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CUTLER ASSOCIATES8918 BRITTANY WAYTAMPAFL33619 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 1,911,632
NAUMANN NATURESCAPES1605 N INDIAN RIVER DRIVECOCOAFL32922 CONSTRUCTION THEMING CONTRACTOR 181,793
COMPETITION PLUS12712 BALM RIVER ROADRIVERVIEWFL33579 PAINTING CONTRACTOR 151,289
AQUA CONSTRUCTION868 BRIGHTVIEW DRIVELAKE MARYFL32746 AQUATIC EXHIBIT DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION 110,883
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues....1b 0
c Fundraising events....1c 215,697
d Related organizations...1d 0
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,302,837
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,224,495
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		0
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,743,029
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a AQUARIUM VISITATION ADMISSIONS 713990 10,096,962 10,096,962 0 0
b EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 900099 775,443 775,443 0 0
c CONSERVATION, RESEARCH & ANIMAL PROGRAMS 900099 290,667 290,667 0 0
d     0 0 0 0
e     0 0 0 0
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 11,163,072
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 37,171 0 0 37,171
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 0 0
b Less: rental expenses 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 0 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 0 60,770
c Gain or (loss) 0 -60,770
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -60,770 0 0 -60,770
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 215,697
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 234,814
b Less: direct expenses ...b 107,111
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 127,703 0 127,703
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0 0 0 0
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 4,700,102
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 3,259,444
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1,440,658 0 0 1,440,658
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a PARKING LOT REVENUE 812930 601,891 0 0 601,891
b CONCESSION INCOME 722210 52,673 0 0 52,673
c PHOTO OPERATIONS INCOME 900099 222,187 0 0 222,187
d All other revenue .... 16,914 0 0 16,914
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 893,665
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 16,344,528 11,163,072 0 2,438,427
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0 0
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0 0
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 409,263 0 409,263 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 25,000 25,000 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 6,066,289 5,149,564 450,062 466,663
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 17,412 0 17,412 0
9 Other employee benefits ....... 735,513 648,416 52,349 34,748
10 Payroll taxes ........... 500,947 409,189 55,715 36,043
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 16,310 0 16,310 0
c Accounting ........... 109,236 0 109,236 0
d Lobbying ........... 0 0 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0 0
f Investment management fees ...... 0 0 0 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 0 0 0 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,121,196 1,006,124 13,776 101,296
13 Office expenses ....... 969,329 525,382 344,487 99,460
14 Information technology ...... 404,972 301,064 74,244 29,664
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 2,784,612 2,748,831 5,742 30,039
17 Travel ............ 208,600 160,785 40,934 6,881
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 144,682 60,718 71,383 12,581
20 Interest ........... 187,740 0 187,740 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 615,217 583,942 16,624 14,651
23 Insurance .............. 275,098 233,014 38,698 3,386
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a ANIMALS, PLANTS, SEAWATER, FOOD 341,083 341,083 0 0
b DUES AND SUBCRIPTIONS 80,366 50,598 26,324 3,444
c
d
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 15,012,865 12,243,710 1,930,299 838,856
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0      
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 27,200 1 28,043
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 7,180,450 2 5,969,308
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 3,129,368 3 1,917,005
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 332,892 4 249,294
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 4,750,000 7 4,750,000
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 180,073 9 202,960
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 13,143,217
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 4,545,253 5,695,860 10c 8,597,964
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 480,146 11 556,625
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 362,151 15 336,857
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 22,138,140 16 22,608,056
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 1,722,216 17 1,401,314
18 Grants payable .................   18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 2,148,168 19 2,151,977
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 8,407,059 23 7,785,926
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 12,277,443 26 11,339,217
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 4,505,784 27 7,185,697
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 5,147,520 28 3,870,817
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 207,393 29 212,325
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32 0
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 9,860,697 33 11,268,839
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 22,138,140 34 22,608,056
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
16,344,528
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
15,012,865
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,331,663
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
9,860,697
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
71,547
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
4,932
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
11,268,839
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID: 13000248
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 2,566,741 1,944,142 6,144,831 3,491,381 2,743,029 16,890,124
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,566,741 1,944,142 6,144,831 3,491,381 2,743,029 16,890,124
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 2,962,100
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 13,928,024
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,566,741 1,944,142 6,144,831 3,491,381 2,743,029 16,890,124
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 5,787 2,649 3,034 9,613 37,171 58,254
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..   0       0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 1,108,671 906,177 2,239,599 2,276,077 2,569,137 9,099,661
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 26,048,039
12
12
56,554,097
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
53.470 %
15
15
54.300 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
  		Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
  		Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
  		Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
Yes
 
847
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
847
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1, Description of the activities reported on Lines 1a through 1i THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM, INC. PAYS DUES TO VARIOUS TRADE ORGANIZATIONS. SOME OF THESE TRADE ORGANIZATIONS USE A PORTION OF THE DUES FOR LOBBYING EXPENDITURES.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
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Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 522,888 446,589 356,921 354,079 323,062
b Contributions ........ 0 0 0 2,500 2,100
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 84,890 76,299 89,668 342 28,917
d Grants or scholarships .....         0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		        0
f Administrative expenses ....         0
g End of year balance ...... 607,778 522,888 446,589 356,921 354,079
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet37.600 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet62.400 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
Yes
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 0 0 0
b Buildings ................ 0 0 0 0
c Leasehold improvements ............ 0 8,351,956 402,846 7,949,110
d Equipment ................ 0 3,598,366 3,247,736 350,630
e Other ................. 0 1,192,895 894,671 298,224
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 8,597,964
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4, Intended uses of endowment funds IT IS THE AQUARIUM'S INTENTION TO GROW THESE ENDOWMENT FUNDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR THE AQUARIUM. EARNINGS FROM THE AQUARIUM'S ENDOWMENT ARE CURRENTLY BEING LEFT IN THE ENDOWMENT FUND TO HELP GROW THE CORPUS. AS THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS GET LARGER, EARNINGS WILL BE RELEASED TO HELP COVER THE ANNUAL COSTS OF THE AQUARIUM FACILITY'S PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT THE AQUARIUM'S LIVING COLLECTION MAINTAINS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS. ENDOWMENT EARNINGS WOULD ALSO BE USED TO PROMOTE AND EXPAND THE AQUARIUM'S CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH EFFORTS. ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD BY THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION, INC. AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY FUND.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2, FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE AQUARIUM AND FOUNDATION ARE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC, AND ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE IRC, AND ARE ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME GENERATED BY THE AQUARIUM IS NOT MATERIAL TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, AND PROVIDES GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE, AND TRANSITION. MANAGEMENT ASSERTS THAT NO SUCH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST FOR THE AQUARIUM AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 AND 2013.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

SEAGRAPES
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

NEW YEAR'S AQUAEVE
(event type) 		(c) Other events

3
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 189,387 164,360 96,764 450,511
2 Less: Contributions . . 149,697 24,500 41,500 215,697
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		39,690 139,860 55,264 234,814
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Noncash prizes . . 0 0 0 0
6 Rent/facility costs . . 8,500 2,580 2,900 13,980
7 Food and beverages . 5,167 30,026 0 35,193
8 Entertainment . . . 4,369 15,700 13,842 33,911
9 Other direct expenses . 15,815 2,836 5,376 24,027
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 107,111
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow 127,703
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)THOM STORKPRESIDENT/CEO (i)
(ii)		 202,189
0 		41,002
0 		0
0 		1,859
0 		13,119
0 		258,169
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY
  		TOM HERNANDEZ, A BOARD MEMBER AT THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM, IS A KEY EMPLOYEE AT TAMPA ELECTRIC COMPANY 668,949 UTILITIES   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED FROM PART III) THE AQUARIUM CONTINUES TO LEAD IN INVESTIGATING INNOVATIVE METHODS FOR RESTORING DAMAGED CORALS. AQUARIUM STAFF WERE IN THE FLORIDA KEYS FOR THE ANNUAL CORAL SPAWNING EVENT AT THE CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION FACILITY. NONE OF THE STAGHORN OR ELKHORN CORALS SPAWNED IN THE WILD, BUT CORALS THAT WE HAD BROUGHT INTO AQUARIUMS ON LAND SPAWNED AND SUCCESSFUL FERTILIZATION WAS ACHIEVED. THE NEWLY SETTLED PRIMARY CORAL POLYPS WERE BROUGHT BACK TO THE AQUARIUM FOR CARE IN OUR HOLDING SYSTEMS. SOME NEW TECHNIQUES WERE TRIED AND WERE SUCCESSFUL WHICH SUGGESTS THAT WE MAY BE ABLE TO MODIFY THE WAY CORALS ARE SPAWNED FOR RESEARCH AND RESTORATION EFFORTS. RESCUE AND REHAB WORK CONTINUES WITH SEA TURTLES. OVER ITS HISTORY, THE AQUARIUM HAS SUCCESSFULLY REHABILITATED OVER 130 SEA TURTLES. STRIDES CONTINUE TO BE MADE IN UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY WORK. THROUGH FUNDING FROM NOAA, UNDERWATER TEACHER WORKSHOPS WERE HELD FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SHOOL TEACHERS. THE BIOLOGICAL OPERATIONS TEAM ALSO CONDUCTS ANIMAL PROGRAMS ON-SITE AT THE AQUARIUM, TO ALLOW VISITORS AN UP-CLOSE, IMMERSIVE AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE WITH THEM. DIVE WITH THE SHARKS AND SWIM WITH THE FISHES ALLOWS GUESTS TO ACTUALLY GET IN THE EXHIBIT TANKS FOR A UNIQUE, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE. BECAUSE OUR DIVE PROGRAMS ALLOW FOR UNDERWATER ADVENTURES IN A SAFE, SUPERVISED SETTING, SHRINERS HOSPITAL BRINGS CHILDREN WITH MOBILITY CHALLENGES TO SWIM WITH THE FISHES EACH YEAR. THE MOST POPULAR INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE AT THE AQUARIUM ARE THE PENGUIN ENCOUNTERS , WHICH ENHANCE THE "PENGUIN POINT" EXHIBIT. GUESTS CAN VISIT THE SOUTH AFRICAN PENGUINS IN THEIR SUITES TO LEARN HOW THEY LIVE AND ARE CARED FOR AT THEIR AQUARIUM HOME. IN 2015, THE AQUARIUM INTRODUCED A NEW EXHIBIT, "JOURNEY TO MADAGASCAR" TO SHOWCASE THE FRAGILE AND UNIQUE ISLAND'S SPECIES. THE CENTER OF ATTENTION IS THE LEMURS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT (CONTINUED FROM PART III) IN 2014, THE AQUARIUM'S SUCCESSFUL AND IMPORTANT PROGRAMMING WITH CHILDREN FROM TITLE 1 SCHOOLS CONTINUED WITH THE EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIPS WITH SULPHUR SPRINGS & DESOTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THROUGH GRANT FUNDING, TEACHER PROGRAMS, OUTREACH AND CLASSROOM FIELD TRIPS WERE ALL OFFERED TO THIS UNDERSERVED GROUP. ADDITIONAL GRANT FUNDING ALSO PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR EDUCATORS TO CONTINUE STATEWIDE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE POPULAR "REGIONAL OCEAN CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS" (CELEBRATING ITS 15TH YEAR IN 2013) AND "WHAT'S IN YOUR WATERSHED" CLASSROOM PROGRAMS. IN 2011, SEVERAL NEW GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO EXPAND THE AQUARIUM'S WORK IN CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION. NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) AWARDED THE BIGGEST GRANT IN AQUARIUM HISTORY (ALMOST $1 MILLION) TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH WORK REGARDING CLIMATE CHANGE AND REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT. WORK ON THIS GRANT CONTINUED THROUGH 2014. USF ALSO AWARDED THE AQUARIUM A COASTAL AREAS CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION (CACCE) GRANT, FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION. THE AQUARIUM SERVES AS THE LEAD INFORMAL SCIENCE INSTITUTION FOR THIS PARTNERSHIP. THIS GRANT ALSO LED TO THE AQUARIUM CONDUCTING CLIMATE CHANGE WORKSHOPS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS THROUGHOUT TAMPA BAY, AS WELL AS OVER 30 SCIENCE EDUCATORS FROM MUSEUMS, AQUARIUMS, ZOOS, AND NATURE CENTERS THROUGHOUT FLORIDA. A NEW GRANT FROM NOAA WAS RECEIVED IN 2013 - THE "BUILDING OCEAN AWARENESS TOGETHER (BOAT)". THIS GRANT FUNDED CERTIFIED INTERPRETER GUIDE (CIG) TRAINING, RESULTING IN THE AQUARIUM BEING THE ONLY CIG CERTIFIED TRAINER FACILITY IN THE SOUTHEAST. FINALLY, OUR EDUCATORS LIKE TO HAVE FUN WITH OUR GUESTS TOO THROUGH SLEEPOVERS, CAMPS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, AND SHARK FEEDINGS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE CITY OF TAMPA, OWNER OF THE AQUARIUM'S BUILDING AND LAND, HAS ENGAGED THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM, INC. TO OPERATE AND MANAGE THE FACILITIES ON THEIR BEHALF. AS A CONDITION OF THIS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT, THE CITY OF TAMPA IS ALLOWED TO APPOINT 1 MEMBER TO THE AQUARIUM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND FINANCE COMMITTEE; AND THE CITY COUNCIL IS ALLOWED TO APPOINT 1 MEMBER TO THE AQUARIUM'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE SENIOR VP OF FINANCE/CFO, THE PRESIDENT/CEO, AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND WAS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy ANNUALLY, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND QUESTIONNAIRE ARE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND INTERESTED PARTIES. THE AQUARIUM'S PRESIDENT/CEO AND SENIOR VP OF FINANCE/CFO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING AND TRACKING RESPONSES. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE BOARD CHAIRMAN FOR ANALYSIS. ONE OF THE AQUARIUM'S VALUES FOCUSES ON TRANSPARENCY AND OPENNESS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE OPENLY DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED. BOARD MEMBERS WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WILL EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THE AQUARIUM'S CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF TAMPA ALSO REQUIRES AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY'S NON-PROFIT ETHICS ORDINANCE. THIS ORDINANCE REQUIRES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BE ADOPTED.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official THE AQUARIUM'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES, REVIEWS, AND APPROVES, ON AN ONGOING BASIS, THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. MEMBERS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS. COMPARABILITY DATA SUCH AS COMPENSATION SURVEYS, FROM THE AZA (ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS), MERCER, ABB/LANGER, WCEA, PRM, AND THE LOCAL TAMPA BAY REGION AND COMPETITORS ARE USED TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION LEVEL. THE DELIBERATIONS ARE RECORDED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY EACH OCTOBER.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15b, Process to establish compensation of other employees THE SR. VP OF FINANCE/ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DIRECTLY REPORTS TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO, AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM OF THE AQUARIUM. THE PRESIDENT/CEO PERFORMS A WRITTEN PERFORMANCE EVALUATION WITH EACH OF THESE MEMBERS. THE PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATION IS PRESENTED TO THE AQUARIUM'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE UTILIZES COMPARABILITY DATA SUCH AS INDEPENDENT SALARY SURVEYS TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS OF THE RECOMMENDED SALARY LEVELS. THE DELIBERATIONS ARE RECORDED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS ITS ACTIVITIES TO THE BOARD. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY EACH OCTOBER.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ONCE A REQUEST IS MADE, THE DOCUMENT OR DOCUMENTS ARE EITHER SCANNED AND E-MAILED OR FAXED TO THE REQUESTING PARTY.
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY OTHERS - 4932;
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Employer identification number

59-2807815
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC

701 CHANNELSIDE DRIVE

TAMPA,FL33602
59-3406946 		SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FL 501(C)(3) 11 - Type I THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC
 
Yes
 












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC

 A 37,158 LOAN AGREEMENT
(2) THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC

 D 3,750,000 LOAN AGREEMENT
(3) THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC

 R 1,000,000 COST



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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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