Shedd Aquarium Society

Animal welfare organization based in Chicago, IL. 659 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionShedd Aquarium's mission is to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world. This is driven by the organization's vision of a world thriving with aquatic life sustained by people who love, understand and protect it.

Financial snapshot · TY 2024

$102.0M
Total revenue
$72.8M
Total expenses
$780.1M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

87
Strong financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
100
76.5 months of expenses
Program efficiency
67
76.7% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
100
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

$966,423
90th percentile vs. peers
Meghan Curran
Chief Marketing and Experience Officer
$426,386
93th percentile vs. peers
Gary Gordon
Chief Financial & Admin Officer
$423,126
89th percentile vs. peers
Loraine Smedley
Chief Development Officer
$320,139
75th percentile vs. peers
Robert Wengel
SVP, Facilities and Security
$292,393
82th percentile vs. peers

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