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South Carolina Aquarium
Animals · Charleston, South Carolina
100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401-6300
EIN: 570961897· Founded: Mar 1993· 33 years active· Filing Year: 2023
Annual Revenue
$21.0M
Total Expenses
$16.4M
Total Assets
$48.4M
Program Spending
78%
of expenses go to programs
Compensation & Payroll
Total Officer Compensation
$985K
6.0% of total expenses
All officers, directors, and key employees combined
Other Salaries & Wages
$7.5M
Total Payroll
$8.5M
52% of total expenses
Where the Money Goes
78%
Programs: 78%
Payroll: 52%
Other overhead: 22%
Program Revenue$12.8M (61%)
Total Expenses$16.4M (78%)
Payroll$8.5M (52%)
Overhead (non-program)22%
Trust Score Breakdown
Program Spending Ratio
78% of expenses go to programs
Revenue & Stability
$21.0M annual revenue
Executive Compensation
$985K total officer comp (6.0% of expenses)
Filing Recency
Most recent filing: 2023
Asset Strength
$48.4M in assets
Data from IRS Form 990 filing (2023). Trust scores are calculated from public financial data and do not constitute endorsement or investment advice.