Mission
WITH OUR COMMUNITY AND PARTNERS, WE CELEBRATE OUR NATURAL WONDERS AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR AQUATIC LIFE.
Public Charity
NIAGARA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION
NIAGARA AQUARIUM FOUNDATION, of NIAGARA FALLS, NY, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $4.9M in revenue, $5.8M in expenses, $16.2M in total assets. 4 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $98K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 161448764
NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Zoos & Aquariums
NTEE: D50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$4.9M
Total Expenses$5.8M
Total Assets$16.2M
Grant Records4
Funding Total$98K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Niagara Aquarium Foundation
How Niagara Aquarium Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$68
Programs
the work itself
$26
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $68 for programs
$68
The aquarium of niagara is a leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Niagara Falls, ny that is committed to working on behalf of marine life across the globe
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Preservation
$35,000
COMMUNITY SERVICE
$27,300
UNRESTRICTED USE; THE REIMAGINED NIAGARA GORGE DISCOVERY CENTER
$25,700
GENERAL SUPPORT
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 4 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Andrea Gray
TRUSTEE
Carly Owczarczak
PRESIDENT/CEO
Chad Fifer
TRUSTEE
Eric Hepkins
VICE CHAIR
Kelly Reitnour
SECRETARY
Kimberlee Dunlop
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.9M | $5.8M | $16.2M |
| 2024 | $7.6M | $5.1M | $17.5M |
| 2023 | $3.9M | $4.8M | $12.2M |
| 2022 | $6.5M | $4.4M | $12.9M |
| 2021 | $6.0M | $3.4M | $11.3M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $6.0M to $4.9M (-19%), with total assets most recently reported at $16.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.