Georgia Aquarium Inc & Subsidiary
Atlanta, GA · EIN 58-2574918 · Animal related · Rank 3,499 by total revenue
Georgia aquarium is a leading non-profit dedicated to aquatic research, exceptional animal care, and education to engage and cultivate a deeper understanding and appreciation for our world ocean. we do this by helping people see the world differently. we work to engage and educate millions of people through one of the largest varieties of aquatic life in the world, and share our groundbreaking research across the scientific community in efforts that lead to important oceanic discoveries. we believe we can make a difference by showing how humankind, aquatic animals and the waters of the world are connected and inspiring people to action. georgia aquarium is certified by the american humane association (aha), and accredited by the alliance for marine mammal parks and aquariums (ammpa) and the association of zoos and aquariums (aza).
Money, Form 990 for tax year 2024
- Total revenue
- $165,667,302
- Total expenses
- $125,452,805
- Total assets
- $632,928,177
- Salary base (all salaries and wages)
- $40,225,173
- Salaries, other pay and benefits
- $47,869,301
- Employees
- 917
- Salary base per employee
- $43,866
"Salary base" is Form 990 Part IX lines 5 to 7. "Employees" is everyone who got a W-2 that year, full or part time. Form 990-EZ and 990-PF report pay differently; see About the data.
Leadership (38)
| Name | Title | Role | Hours/week | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Burke | VP/INTERIM CEO | Officer | 40 | $427,600 |
| Steven Richard Koonin | DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN | Board, Officer | 7 | None reported |
| Timothy J Pakenham | DIRECTOR/VICE-CHAIRMAN/SEC | Board, Officer | 1 | None reported |
| James S Grien | DIRECTOR/TREASURER | Board, Officer | 1 | None reported |
| Melanie Isbill | DIRECTOR | Board, Officer | 1 | None reported |
| Daniel Dipiazzo | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | Key employee | 40 | $388,902 |
| Michael Boos | CHIEF ANIMAL OFFICER | Key employee | 40 | $353,730 |
| Jamie L Wilson Jr | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | Key employee | 40 | $350,830 |
| John Walker | DIRECTOR, GROUP SALES | Key employee | 40 | $291,064 |
| Eric Gaglione | VP, ZOOLOGICAL OPERATIONS | Key employee | 40 | $277,062 |
| William S Ramsey | VP, GROUP SALES | Key employee | 40 | $275,768 |
| Tonya M Clauss | VP, ANIMAL HEALTH | Key employee | 40 | $246,446 |
| Christopher S Coco | VP, AQU SUSTAINABILITY | Key employee | 40 | $236,205 |
| Camille A Hannans | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | Key employee | 40 | $232,743 |
| Michael E Lewis | VP, EXHIBITS & PROJECTS | Key employee | 40 | $205,680 |
| Brenda C Fairbanks | SR DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE ADM | Key employee | 40 | $202,320 |
| Dennis R Christen | SR. DIRECTOR ANIMAL WELLBEING | Key employee | 40 | $194,884 |
| Jerry Harris | VP, IT & CYBERSECURITY | Key employee | 40 | $190,808 |
| Jeffery S Reid | SR DIRECTOR, DIVE | Key employee | 40 | $190,133 |
| Renee H Skinner | SR. DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING | Key employee | 40 | $187,471 |
| Lisa M Bodechon | SR DIRECTOR, DOLPHIN | Key employee | 40 | $186,935 |
| Nicole R Lake | SR DIRECTOR, FINANCE | Key employee | 40 | $185,631 |
| Matthew R O'Connor | DIRECTOR, ANIMAL HEALTH | Key employee | 40 | $180,919 |
| Francis S Blake | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Ann-Marie Campbell | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Dan Cathy | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Michael Coles | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| James Y Kerr II | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Kirk Kinsell | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Billi Marcus | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Michael A Morris | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Gary Peacock Jr | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Ray M Robinson | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Derek V Smith | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Kathleen Walters | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Michael A Leven | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Dr Valerie Thadhani | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
| Conrad C Lautenbacher Jr PHD | DIRECTOR | Board | 1 | None reported |
Top 10 paid people listed
These 10 people received $3,806,327, which is 9.5% of the $40,225,173 salary base shared by 917 employees.
| Name | Title | Role | Hours/week | From this org | From related orgs | Other pay | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian L Davis PHD | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO | Former | 40 | $936,748 | $0 | $21,972 | $958,720 |
| Travis Burke | VP/INTERIM CEO | Officer | 40 | $390,594 | $0 | $37,006 | $427,600 |
| Daniel Dipiazzo | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | Key employee | 40 | $364,748 | $0 | $24,154 | $388,902 |
| Michael Boos | CHIEF ANIMAL OFFICER | Key employee | 40 | $330,181 | $0 | $23,549 | $353,730 |
| Jamie L Wilson Jr | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | Key employee | 40 | $334,394 | $0 | $16,436 | $350,830 |
| John Walker | DIRECTOR, GROUP SALES | Key employee | 40 | $271,532 | $0 | $19,532 | $291,064 |
| Eric Gaglione | VP, ZOOLOGICAL OPERATIONS | Key employee | 40 | $248,620 | $0 | $28,442 | $277,062 |
| William S Ramsey | VP, GROUP SALES | Key employee | 40 | $260,459 | $0 | $15,309 | $275,768 |
| Tonya M Clauss | VP, ANIMAL HEALTH | Key employee | 40 | $226,699 | $0 | $19,747 | $246,446 |
| Christopher S Coco | VP, AQU SUSTAINABILITY | Key employee | 40 | $209,414 | $0 | $26,791 | $236,205 |
Sources
- IRS e-file return 202523109349301662 (Form 990, period ending 2024-12-31): readable copy at ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2574918
- Organization website (as filed): http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/