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(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) DOUGLAS BRIGMAN...................................................................... TREASURER	5.0 ................. 0.0	X	X
(2) JOHN COURIS...................................................................... BOARD CHAIR	10.0 ................. 1.0	X	X
(3) KIMBERLY BRUCE...................................................................... IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR/ AUDIT CHAIR	5.0 ................. 1.0	X	X
(4) LAUREN FERNANDEZ...................................................................... SECRETARY/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHAIR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X	X
(5) ADAM THOMAS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(6) ANDREA GONZMART WILLIAMS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(7) BALAJI BELLUR...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(8) BENJAMIN PRATT...................................................................... ANIMAL COLLECTIONS CHAIR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X
(9) CARLOS ALDAZABAL...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(10) DALE HOFFMAN...................................................................... BOARD/STAFF ENGAGEMENT LIAISON	5.0 ................. 0.0	X
(11) DAN BORASCH...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(12) DANNY PERSAUD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(13) DAVID BEVIRT...................................................................... GOVERNANCE CHAIR	5.0 ................. 0.0	X
(14) DENNIS ROGERO...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(15) DOUGLAS MONTGOMERY...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(16) ERIC WEISBERG...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X
(17) G ROBERT BLANCHARD...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	3.0 ................. 0.0	X

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(18) HON CHARLIE MIRANDA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(19) HON CHRISTINE MILLER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(20) JAY MILLER........................................................................ CAPITAL PROJECTS BOARD LIAISON	5.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(21) KRISTIN GRECO........................................................................ LEARNING COMMITTEE CHAIR	5.0 .......................1.0	X				0	0
(22) LEO CANNYN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(23) MICHAEL ESPOSITO........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(24) RINI FREDETTE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(25) RONNIE GREEN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(26) SANTIAGO CORRADA........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(27) TOM MOSEY........................................................................ CONSERVATION COMMITTEE CHAIR	5.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(28) TYLER HILL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(29) VERONICA CINTRON........................................................................ MARKETING & GUEST EXPERIENCE CHAIR	5.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(30) YAQUB AHMED........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(31) ZACK ALVAREZ........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	3.0 .......................0.0	X				0	0
(32) ANDY WOOD........................................................................ COO (UNTIL APRIL 2025)	40.0 .......................0.0		X			256,625	33,066
(33) KIMBERLY CASEY........................................................................ CFO	40.0 .......................1.0		X			256,596	11,148
(34) ROGER GERMANN........................................................................ PRESIDENT/CEO	40.0 .......................0.0		X			489,370	34,362
(35) TIM BINDER........................................................................ SR VP OF ANIMAL CARE & HEALTH	40.0 .......................0.0			X		211,137	30,487
(36) ANTONIO ROKITA........................................................................ SR. VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY	40.0 .......................0.0				X	171,154	10,172
(37) DEBBORAH LUKE........................................................................ SR. VP OF CONSERVATION	40.0 .......................0.0				X	198,075	11,495
(38) DEBORAH STONE........................................................................ SR. VP OF ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING	40.0 .......................0.0				X	170,694	32,088
(39) KELLY CURINGTON........................................................................ CPO	40.0 .......................0.0				X	192,545	10,360
(40) TONI WOFFORD........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY	40.0 .......................0.0				X	151,549	18,632

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
DUMBARTON SECURITY SERVICES 1901 ULMERTON ROAD SUITE 625 CLEARWATER,FL33762	SECURITY SERVICES	683,206
IT AUTHORITIES 1646 W SNOW AVE 22 TAMPA,FL33606	IT MANAGED SERVICES	646,768
B MORROW PRODUCTIONS 1629 FLORA BLVD KISSIMMEE,FL34741	EVENT THEMING AND DESIGN	352,154
COACT LLC 1831 12TH AVE SOUTH UNIT 200 NASHVILLE,TN37203	ADVERTISING SERVICES	265,390
TVS 1200 PEACHTREE STREET NE STE 200 ATLANTA,GA30309	ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES	265,376
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 14

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

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 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
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) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

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) 2024

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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 10 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)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	14,399,082	7,641,299	9,375,919	7,464,242	4,235,698	43,116,240
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	19,074,555	23,798,629	27,046,949	28,427,036	28,342,668	126,689,837
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....	6,292,816	9,243,200	10,615,714	10,600,345	9,567,044	46,319,119
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...						0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge						0
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	39,766,453	40,683,128	47,038,582	46,491,623	42,145,410	216,125,196
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons	158,321	429,045	651,295	3,272,123	167,350	4,678,134
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.	0	0	0	0	0	0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	158,321	429,045	651,295	3,272,123	167,350	4,678,134
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						211,447,062

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	39,766,453	40,683,128	47,038,582	46,491,623	42,145,410	216,125,196
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	0	0	0	0	0	0
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.						0
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	0	0	0	0	0	0
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.						0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	1,193,533	1,140,107	1,577,208	2,014,957	2,203,782	8,129,587
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	40,959,986	41,823,235	48,615,790	48,506,580	44,349,192	224,254,783

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

94.289 %

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

94.190 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12 OTHER INCOME	DESCRIPTION - PARKING LOT REVENUE, COLUMN A - 1019359.0, COLUMN B - 969889.0, COLUMN C - 1167799.0, COLUMN D - 1577017.0, COLUMN E - 1748096.0, COLUMN F - 6482160.0; DESCRIPTION - CONCESSION INCOME, COLUMN A - 106534.0, COLUMN B - 3735.0, COLUMN C - 175393.0, COLUMN D - 174627.0, COLUMN E - 201153.0, COLUMN F - 661442.0; DESCRIPTION - PHOTO OPERATIONS INCOME, COLUMN A - 46133.0, COLUMN B - 136238.0, COLUMN C - 212904.0, COLUMN D - 244124.0, COLUMN E - 222258.0, COLUMN F - 861657.0; DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 21507.0, COLUMN B - 30245.0, COLUMN C - 21112.0, COLUMN D - 19189.0, COLUMN E - 32275.0, COLUMN F - 124328.0;

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12 OTHER INCOME

DESCRIPTION - PARKING LOT REVENUE, COLUMN A - 1019359.0, COLUMN B - 969889.0, COLUMN C - 1167799.0, COLUMN D - 1577017.0, COLUMN E - 1748096.0, COLUMN F - 6482160.0; DESCRIPTION - CONCESSION INCOME, COLUMN A - 106534.0, COLUMN B - 3735.0, COLUMN C - 175393.0, COLUMN D - 174627.0, COLUMN E - 201153.0, COLUMN F - 661442.0; DESCRIPTION - PHOTO OPERATIONS INCOME, COLUMN A - 46133.0, COLUMN B - 136238.0, COLUMN C - 212904.0, COLUMN D - 244124.0, COLUMN E - 222258.0, COLUMN F - 861657.0; DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 21507.0, COLUMN B - 30245.0, COLUMN C - 21112.0, COLUMN D - 19189.0, COLUMN E - 32275.0, COLUMN F - 124328.0;

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC			Employer identification number 59-2807815
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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)

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

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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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.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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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.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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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 right arrow

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(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? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(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 on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Yes

874

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

874

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

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

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

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."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

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? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

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, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY	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

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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 July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	1,935,015	1,465,128	1,232,729	1,443,666	1,136,870
b	Contributions ...	0	0	0	0	0
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	309,550	469,887	232,399	-210,937	306,796
d	Grants or scholarships ...	0	0	0	0	0
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	0	0	0	0	0
f	Administrative expenses ....	0	0	0	0	0
g	End of year balance ......	2,244,565	1,935,015	1,465,128	1,232,729	1,443,666

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

0 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

17 %

Term endowment right arrow

83 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

Yes

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

Yes

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Yes

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" on 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	49,515,130	17,638,564	31,876,566
d	Equipment ....	0	4,303,304	3,279,538	1,023,766
e	Other .....	0	1,251,814	1,238,702	13,112
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..					32,913,444

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
LEASE LIABILITIES - OPERATING, NET	237,250







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	237,250
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' on 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 (losses) 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	0
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	0
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	0
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	0

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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	0
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	0
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	0
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	0

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.

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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 AND THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION, INC. AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE

THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM, INC. AND FOUNDATION ARE RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE IRC. INCOME EARNED IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE ENTITIES' TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. AS SUCH, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX EXPENSE HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE AQUARIUM FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT ASSESSED WHETHER THERE WERE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS WHICH MAY GIVE RISE TO INCOME TAX LIABILITIES AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO SUCH MATTERS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, THE AQUARIUM IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THREE YEARS FROM THE FILING DATE OF THE RESPECTIVE RETURNS.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC

Employer identification number

59-2807815

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on 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 .....

Yes

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 on Line 1a? ....

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported on 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 ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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 on 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, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1ROGER GERMANN PRESIDENT/CEO	(i) (ii)	389,370 ------------- 0	100,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,192 ------------- 0	32,170 ------------- 0	523,732 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2ANDY WOOD COO (UNTIL APRIL 2025)	(i) (ii)	221,228 ------------- 0	35,397 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,094 ------------- 0	31,972 ------------- 0	289,691 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3KIMBERLY CASEY CFO	(i) (ii)	223,120 ------------- 0	33,476 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,781 ------------- 0	9,367 ------------- 0	267,744 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4TIM BINDER SR VP OF ANIMAL CARE & HEALTH	(i) (ii)	188,722 ------------- 0	20,265 ------------- 0	2,150 ------------- 0	1,679 ------------- 0	28,808 ------------- 0	241,624 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5DEBBORAH LUKE SR. VP OF CONSERVATION	(i) (ii)	180,033 ------------- 0	18,042 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,495 ------------- 0	10,000 ------------- 0	209,570 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6KELLY CURINGTON CPO	(i) (ii)	168,134 ------------- 0	24,319 ------------- 0	92 ------------- 0	909 ------------- 0	9,451 ------------- 0	202,905 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7DEBORAH STONE SR. VP OF ENGAGEMENT & LEARNING	(i) (ii)	153,961 ------------- 0	16,551 ------------- 0	182 ------------- 0	1,395 ------------- 0	30,693 ------------- 0	202,782 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8ANTONIO ROKITA SR. VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY	(i) (ii)	155,630 ------------- 0	15,524 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,291 ------------- 0	8,881 ------------- 0	181,326 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9TONI WOFFORD VICE PRESIDENT OF PHILANTHROPY	(i) (ii)	137,118 ------------- 0	14,205 ------------- 0	226 ------------- 0	1,036 ------------- 0	17,596 ------------- 0	170,181 ------------- 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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Explanation

SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES OR INITIATION FEES

THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS A MEMBER OF A SOCIAL CLUB, WITH INITIATION FEES AND MONTHLY DUES PAID BY THE AQUARIUM, AND IS INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION. MEETINGS WITH DONORS AND POTENTIAL FUNDERS ARE CONDUCTED AT THIS CLUB.

SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 NON-FIXED PAYMENTS

EACH EMPLOYEE'S BONUS IS BASED ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF BOTH ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL GOALS. ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS MUST BE MET BEFORE ANY EMPLOYEE IS ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS. IF ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS ARE MET, THEN THE PERFORMANCE OF EACH EMPLOYEE IS ASSESSED AT THE INDIVIDUAL LEVEL TO DETERMINE IF THE EMPLOYEE QUALIFIES FOR A BONUS. IF THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE QUALIFIES THEM FOR A BONUS, THEN A BONUS IS AWARDED AT A PRE-DETERMINED PERCENTAGE BASED ON THE EMPLOYEE'S JOB TITLE LEVEL. THESE PERCENTAGES ARE APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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 SERVICE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)	THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM HAS IDENTIFIED FOUR CONSERVATION PRIORITIES: * SAFEGUARDING IMPERILED WILDLIFE * GENERATING HEALTHY HABITATS * REDUCING SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CONSUMPTION AND POLLUTION * ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OPERATIONS. WITHIN THESE PRIORITIES, WE MAINTAIN A PORTFOLIO OF CONSERVATION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS, SUCH AS OUR CORAL PROPAGATION AND RESTORATION PROGRAM AND SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION (CONTINUED)	IT ACCOMPLISHES THIS MISSION THROUGH HOSTING NEARLY 1 MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY AT THE AQUARIUM FACILITY, AND BY PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS TO THE PUBLIC, HIGHLIGHTING OUR ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. CONSERVATION PROJECTS FOCUSING ON CORAL PROPAGATION AND RESTORATION, SEA TURTLE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION, AND PENGUIN CONSERVATION ARE ALSO TOP PRIORITIES FOR THE AQUARIUM.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION (CONTINUED)	FINALLY, OUR EDUCATORS LIKE TO HAVE FUN WITH OUR GUESTS TOO THROUGH SLEEPOVERS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, AND VISITS FROM AQUARIUM MASCOTS, TANGO AND ROCKY.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A DELEGATE BROAD AUTHORITY TO A COMMITTEE	PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2 OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS AND WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT ABLE TO MEET. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S ROLE IS TO IDENTIFY SIGNIFICANT ISSUES TO COME BEFORE THE FULL BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR DECISION-MAKING, CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BOARD MEETING AGENDA, LEAD THE BOARD IN REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF LONG-TERM GOALS, ANNUAL AND STRATEGIC PLANS, AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS PROPOSED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION OR OTHER COMMITTEES, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD SUCH POWERS OF THE BOARD AS CAN BE LAWFULLY DELEGATED BY THE BOARD, BUT THE BOARD HOLDS ULTIMATE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF THE CORPORATION. ALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, 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, LINE 11B REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY GOVERNING BODY	A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE 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, 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 CFO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING AND TRACKING RESPONSES. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE BOARD CHAIR 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, 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, INCLUDING FISCAL YEAR 2025.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES	THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, ALL SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS, AND THE VP OF PHILANTHROPY DIRECTLY REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE PRESIDENT/CEO PERFORMS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS WITH EACH OF THESE MEMBERS. THE PRESIDENT THEN RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION 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, INCLUDING FISCAL YEAR 2025.
FORM 990, PART VI, 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 VIII, LINE 11D OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE	MISCELLANEOUS - TOTAL REVENUE: 32275, RELATED OR EXEMPT FUNCTION REVENUE: 0, UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE: 0, REVENUE EXCLUDED FROM TAX UNDER SECTIONS 512, 513, OR 514: 32275;
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES	CHANGE IN VALUE IN BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - 16071; TOTAL - 16071;

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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?
(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	Yes	No
(1)THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION INC 701 CHANNELSIDE DRIVE TAMPA,FL33602 59-3406946	SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION	FL	501(C)(3)	TYPE I	THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM INC	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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?
(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	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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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)	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Additional Data

Software ID:	24020961
Software Version:	2024v5.1

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM'S SHARED PURPOSE IS A COMMITMENT TO SAVING MARINE WILDLIFE. OUR VISION IS TO BE FLORIDA'S LEADING CONSERVATION- BASED AQUARIUM.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	31
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	31
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	475
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	933
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	7,464,242	4,235,698
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	28,427,036	28,342,668
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,179	0
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	4,686,468	4,622,271
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	40,580,925	37,200,637
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)	19,086,837	20,270,214
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,288,952
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	17,326,287	18,252,774
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	36,413,124	38,522,988
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	4,167,801	-1,322,351
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	60,585,919	60,819,534
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	5,797,695	6,917,743
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	54,788,224	53,901,791

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 14,411,021 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 26,709,939 )
	AQUARIUM VISITATION ADMISSIONS - WITH A KEEN FOCUS ON DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS ANIMAL CARE TO THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS, THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM WELCOMES VISITORS (OVER 1 MILLION GUESTS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN BOTH 2023 AND 2024, 950,000 IN 2025) TO EXPERIENCE A WIDE VARIETY OF AQUATIC AND TERRESTRIAL ANIMALS WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING AWARENESS AND INSPIRING ACTION FOR SPECIES AND HABITAT CONSERVATION. FOR EDUTAINMENT, GUESTS WILL ALSO EXPLORE COMPLEX ECOSYSTEMS, ENGAGE WITH INTERACTIVE AND INFORMATIONAL EXHIBITS AND SEARCH FOR WILD DOLPHINS IN TAMPA BAY. MORE THAN A MUST-SEE ATTRACTION, THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM IS WORKING TO PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR BLUE PLANET THROUGH CONSERVATION EFFORTS THAT INCLUDED GROUND-BREAKING RESEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS THAT HELP RESTORE FLORIDA'S CORAL AND SEA TURTLE POPULATIONS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 12,260,064 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 320,691 )
	CONSERVATION, RESEARCH AND ANIMAL PROGRAMS - THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM IS DEDICATED TO USING A SCIENCE-BASED, IMPACT-DRIVEN APPROACH TO MEET ITS VISION AND SHARED PURPOSE. WITH CONSERVATION BEING OUR FOREMOST BUSINESS FOCUS WE INFUSE OUR SHARED PURPOSE THROUGHOUT THE AQUARIUM, FROM MESSAGING, TO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PRACTICES, TO SCIENCE, TO ACTION. WE STRATEGICALLY FOCUS ON CONSERVATION INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE OUR CONSERVATION PRIORITIES, AMPLIFY OUR EXPERTISE, LEVERAGE AND PROMOTE OUR PARTNERSHIPS, AND MAXIMIZE OUR ABILITY TO SERVE AS FLORIDA'S LEADING CONSERVATION-BASED AQUARIUM. WE INCORPORATE CONSERVATION MESSAGING AND ACTION OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT OUR AUDIENCES TO MARINE WILDLIFE, EXPAND THEIR AWARENESS OF THE AQUARIUM'S CONSERVATION COMMITMENTS AND EFFORTS, CULTIVATE THEIR UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY TOO CAN TAKE IMPACTFUL STEPS TO HELP BUILD A POSITIVE FUTURE, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE THEIR CONSERVATION ACTION ENGAGEMENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,605,504 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 1,312,038 )
	EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM'S LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES TECHNOLOGY-RICH SPACES FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING CAMPS, FIELD TRIPS, AND ON-SITE PROGRAMS FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS BRING HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES INTO A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SPACES. WE IMPACT EVEN MORE STUDENTS THROUGH OUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS AND VIRTUAL CLASS PROGRAMMING. IN 2024, ALMOST 70,000 PARTICIPATED IN THE AQUARIUM'S LEARNING PROGRAMS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM'S HISTORY, OVER 2 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE BENEFITED FROM ITS SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. AQUA CAMPS, EDUCATIONAL DAY CAMPS OFFERED DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND SUMMER BREAK EACH YEAR, CONSISTENTLY SELL OUT DUE TO COMMUNITY DEMAND AND SERVE OVER 1,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR. THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM'S EDUCATORS ALSO TRAVEL UP TO 75 MILES TO PROVIDE IN-PERSON OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN COMMUNITY SPACES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses30,276,589

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	2,097,745	0	191,810

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	0
b	Membership dues..		1b	0
c	Fundraising events..		1c	0
d	Related organizations		1d	0
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	2,307,575

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	1,928,123

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	0

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		4,235,698

		Business Code
2a	AQUARIUM VISITATION ADMISSIONS	712130	26,709,939	26,709,939	0	0
b	EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS	712130	1,312,038	1,312,038	0	0
c	CONSERVATION AND ANIMAL PROGRAMS	712130	320,691	320,691	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 .....		28,342,668

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			0	0	0	0
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds			0	0	0	0
5 Royalties...........			0	0	0	0
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	0	0
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	0	0
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			0	0		0
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	0	0
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	0	0
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	0	0
d	Net gain or (loss).........			0	0	0	0
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			0		0	0
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	0
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			0	0	0	0
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	9,567,044
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	7,148,555
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			2,418,489	0	0	2,418,489

Business Code
11a	PARKING LOT REVENUE		812930	1,748,096	0	0	1,748,096
b	PHOTO OPERATIONS INCOME		541921	222,258	0	0	222,258
c	CONCESSION INCOME		722514	201,153	0	0	201,153
d	All other revenue ....			32,275	0	0	32,275
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			2,203,782
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			37,200,637	28,342,668	0	4,622,271

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	0	0
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	0	0
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. 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 ...........	1,243,448	429,685	813,763	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) .........	0	0	0	0
7	Other salaries and wages........	15,955,866	13,558,555	1,666,156	731,155
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	72,340	62,672	6,018	3,650
9	Other employee benefits .......	1,761,926	1,441,953	241,457	78,516
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,236,634	1,001,769	184,727	50,138
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0	0	0	0
b	Legal .........	45,353	0	45,353	0
c	Accounting ...........	259,533	0	259,533	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 ....	2,143,754	442,163	1,575,065	126,526
13	Office expenses .......	2,335,568	687,028	1,484,508	164,032
14	Information technology ......	932,207	708,478	158,475	65,254
15	Royalties ..	0	0	0	0
16	Occupancy ...........	5,860,425	5,761,455	79,779	19,191
17	Travel ............	122,827	45,368	64,868	12,591
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0	0	0	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	342,495	140,461	192,832	9,202
20	Interest ...........	0	0	0	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0	0	0	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	3,815,949	3,808,653	5,168	2,128
23	Insurance ...	712,576	629,548	75,373	7,655
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	895,439	895,439	0	0
b	SECURITY SERVICES	599,764	599,764	0	0
c	DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS	186,884	63,598	104,372	18,914
d
e	All other expenses	0	0	0	0
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	38,522,988	30,276,589	6,957,447	1,288,952
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			38,352	1	37,232
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			23,691,949	2	19,739,846
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			5,909,400	3	4,327,538
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			723,397	4	1,179,302
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				0	5	0
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				0	6	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			0	7	0
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			0	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			411,376	9	351,030
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	55,070,248
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	22,156,804	27,798,232	10c	32,913,444
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			1,756,096	11	2,034,244
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			0	13
14	Intangible assets ...............			0	14	0
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			257,117	15	236,898
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			60,585,919	16	60,819,534

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	3,729,802	17	3,372,495
18	Grants payable ...	0	18	0
19	Deferred revenue .........	1,811,875	19	3,307,998
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........	0	20	0
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	0	21	0
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
		0	22	0
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	23	0
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..	0	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	256,018	25	237,250
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	5,797,695	26	6,917,743

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	47,672,589	27	48,279,245
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	7,115,635	28	5,622,546
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....	0	29	0
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...	0	30	0
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	0	31	0
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	54,788,224	32	53,901,791
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	60,585,919	33	60,819,534