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YEAR IN REVIEW
2017
Engagement
Education
Conservation
NUMBERS AT A GLANCE
Education
Dear Friends,
At the New England Aquarium, our mission is our promise.
It serves as the foundation of every exhibit we plan, every
Further evidence of the Aquarium’s global conservation reach
is the 2017 expansion of the Anderson Cabot Center for
Conservation 47
Ocean Life. Its Marine Conservation Action Fund provides
educational lesson we teach, and every research and microgrants to emerging conservation leaders heading early- peer-reviewed
conservation effort we undertake. When we combine the papers published
stage projects in developing countries. By sharing the resources and
strengths of the Aquarium, we seek to actively engage of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, we are building
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others in our mission to be effective advocates for vital and
vibrant oceans.
a pipeline of future conservation leaders.
It has truly been an honor serving as Interim President and
14,395
students from
countries have had
programs funded by book chapters
We know this passion is resonating with the public. In 2017, CEO of the New England Aquarium. Although I’ve long underserved schools visited
the Marine Conservation contributed by
Aquarium attendance was the highest in 15 years. Perhaps Action Fund since 1999, scientists at the
served as Chair of the Board of Trustees, as Interim I now have the Aquarium utilizing the 7 in 2017 alone
more important, 79 percent of Aquarium visitors said they Anderson Cabot
were “very likely” to help the oceans after a visit to Central
Wharf. Those numbers aren’t the result of happenstance.
an even deeper appreciation for the many people involved in
protecting the blue planet and the rich work they do.
Free to Learn
program 915
educators participated in
Center for
Ocean Life
Looking forward, I’m thrilled to welcome Vikki Spruill as teacher services, including
Our mission is the foundation of the Aquarium as a cultural the Aquarium’s next President and CEO. Vikki brings a workshops, professional
institution, educational resource, and global research and wealth of leadership to this position, having served as President
development programs, and
conservation institute. In everything we do, we seek to educate one-on-one consultations
and CEO of the Council on Foundations since 2012 and
the public as we engage them—with the ultimate goal of before that in the same role at the Ocean Conservancy.
inspiring them to become ocean advocates. Thank you to my fellow Board members for their tireless
Science of Sharks is a perfect example. Launched in April 2017,
this multimedia exhibit captivates visitors with interactive
efforts in selecting someone with her unique qualifications
and extraordinary experience. 126,000
people engaged in the
ways to explore shark diversity and threats to the species. A I can’t think of anyone better to lead the Aquarium into Aquarium’s accredited
highlight of the exhibit is the research conducted by scientists
at the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New
a new era. STEM education and
volunteer programs 4,133
individuals attended
991
articles featured Anderson
England Aquarium. In 2018, we aim to shine a similar There were many more accomplishments here at the Aquarium
1,500
Cabot Center for Ocean
spotlight on the northern fur seal. in 2017. None would have been possible without the support
of our generous donors, loyal members, Boards of Trustees and times teachers
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Aquarium lectures as part
Life at the New England
Aquarium experts with an
This past year also saw the installation of an exhibit Overseers, a devoted staff, and 1.4 million visitors. in grades K-12 audience reach of
showcasing the Aquarium’s commitment to climate change of the Aquarium Lecture
education. Space in the Blue Planet Action Center was Thank you for all you do.
utilized the Teacher
Resource Center
Series, supported
by the Lowell Institute 1,483,691,946
dedicated to the National Network for Ocean and Climate
Change Interpretation (NNOCCI). This exhibit, made
possible through a generous donation by EnerNOC and its
founder, Aquarium Trustee Tim Healy, showcases some of the
ways we can effectively discuss climate change science. Donna K. Hazard Engagement
Chair of the Board of Trustees
215
teens in live blueTM
20,847 146 Ambassadors program
79% active member corporate
donated more than
We are delighted to announce that Vikki Spruill, current Prior to leading the Council on Foundations, she served
of visitors surveyed
who identified as
households members
1,986
hours to activities
leader of the Council on Foundations and former head as President and CEO of Ocean Conservancy, one of “very likely” to help
the oceans, up from such as habitat
of Ocean Conservancy, has been appointed as the New the nation’s foremost advocacy organizations dedicated restoration
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England Aquarium’s President and CEO. Vikki brings to the oceans. 70% in 2016
a wealth of national leadership experience both in
philanthropy and marine conservation. Her work to make complex ocean issues relevant members of the live blueTM Service
to the public led to expanded participation Navigator and Corps engaged nearly
Throughout her career, Vikki has
worked to elevate the significance
in international coastal cleanup efforts
and in the Coastsweep program here 1.4 million Conservation
Societies
800
of philanthropy and make it more
effective. Since 2012, she has
in Massachusetts. 1,533
adult volunteers
visitors to the Aquarium
and Simons IMAX® Theatre
91
participants in hands-
on environmental
served as President and CEO of Vikki’s extraordinary experience and served stewardship
members of
the Council on Foundations, the leadership in both marine conservation The Tide
principal leadership organization and philanthropy make her uniquely
qualified to lead the Aquarium. 104,384 1,006,810
for foundations and grant-making
institutions of all sizes and types in
hours social network followers
8,141,223
page views on neaq.org and
the United States.
andersoncabotcenterforoceanlife.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Numbers at a Glance 2 Year in Review 6 Supporting New England Aquarium
15 Board Leadership 16 Year-End Financial Summary
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CONVENING POWER OF A
Engagement
TRUSTED CULTURAL INSTITUTION
Visitor satisfaction is and always will be a top goal at the Aquarium—it’s how we connect
the public with the oceans. By constantly striving to enhance the visitor experience, we
put the blue planet at the forefront of the public’s consciousness. Each new exhibit is an
opportunity to engage visitors while educating and galvanizing them to care more deeply
about our marine environment.
In 2016, inspired by research conducted by aquarists In 2018, we are using
and Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life scientists, a similar model to
we began planning a new exhibit meant to engender feature the challenges
empathy for sharks. A challenge, given their undeserved facing the northern
reputation. The starting point for creating empathy fur seal and threats to
was a simple but powerful fact: of the approximately its ecosystem.
Our mission
500 species of sharks, 80 percent are 4 feet long or less.
A reimagining of the
The result was the innovative exhibit Science of Sharks,
New Balance Foundation
which debuted in April 2017.
Marine Mammal Center
Science of Sharks is a cohesive exhibit that highlights exhibit space highlights the
the Aquarium’s mission to engage, educate, and fun and fascinating life of fur seals, while sharing the
is our
inspire conservation. plight of this beloved mammal. The goal is to use these
charismatic animals to draw visitors to Central Wharf,
Once visitors descend the West Wing staircase, they
while also highlighting seal biology, behavior, and the
are immersed in shark images taken by Board member,
research being conducted at the Anderson Cabot
National Geographic photographer, and Aquarium
Center for Ocean Life.
Explorer in Residence Brian Skerry that splash across
promise
three massive screens. In its coverage of the opening, As visitors are being delighted by the playful antics of
The Boston Globe wrote, “Skerry’s footage amps up the the fur seals in their open-air exhibit on Boston Harbor,
exhibit’s awe factor in simulating what it’s like to they can watch a live presentation by marine mammal
swim with sharks.” trainers, and learn more about this marine mammal
and what people can do to help our blue planet.
Integrated into all of this are videos of researchers at the
Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life sharing their With your support, we will honor our commitment
cutting-edge scientific research. The actual tools they to marine animal conservation and inspire others to
use in the field are featured alongside videos explaining commit to conservation too.
Every effort we undertake here on Central how they use technology, such as Fitbits® or E-ZPass®
Wharf—and beyond through our community for sharks, as well as tools as simple and effective as
engagement and education programs, our vast targets and thermometers.
social media network, and the work of our
scientists and researchers—is informed by our
global advocacy for vital and vibrant oceans.
By leveraging the strengths of the Aquarium,
we seek to actively engage others in our mission.
As a nonprofit organization and the only Boston-based cultural institution
with a mission focused primarily on the environment, our goal is to inspire
the next generation of ocean protectors. We also hope to inspire this
generation to act now. But it’s not enough to have a goal, we must have an
effective strategy to achieve it.
And we know our strategy is working because 79 percent of Aquarium
visitors surveyed in 2017 said they were “very likely” to help the oceans.
How are we achieving this goal? With your support, we are leveraging the
strengths of the Aquarium: our convening power as a trusted cultural
institution, the extensive resources of our education department , and the
cutting-edge science of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life.
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Education Conservation
EFFECTIVE ENGAGEMENT ON CLIMATEENS TRANSFORMING SCIENCE BUILDING A PIPELINE OF
CLIMATE CHANGE Recognizing that the future is now, the INTO ACTION CONSERVATION LEADERS
What started as an idea to change the public Aquarium founded a youth-oriented Fifteen years. That’s how long At the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, we are
conversation about climate change has grown into internship program in 2013 to encourage the the Right Whale Team at the cultivating the next generation of ocean advocates and
a national program that spans 170 institutions in next generation of ocean protectors. Anderson Cabot Center for scientists by convening a global network of conservation
38 states—and is growing. Ocean Life, led by senior scientist leaders. In addition to the education programs we
ClimaTeens selects applicants from among
Rosalind Rolland, D.V.M., provide to young people on Central Wharf and in our
Co-founded by the Aquarium in 2009, the National the promising participants in other Aquarium
dedicated to collect and analyze local communities, we seek out those across the globe
Network for Ocean and Climate Change Interpretation education programs, such as Marine Biologist
hundreds of fecal samples from right who are already addressing the most challenging issues
whales. One goal of these years of facing the oceans.
research was to measure glucocorticoid
The Marine Conservation Action Fund (MCAF) not
hormones to determine the stress levels of
only provides microgrants to emerging conservation
living whales. The project allowed the team to
leaders heading early-stage projects in developing
gather a baseline of hormone levels in healthy whales
countries, it also works one-on-one with them to
and compare that to whales experiencing chronic stress, such
nurture their projects. Each year, we host select grantees
as fishing gear entanglement and ship strikes.
at the New England Aquarium as fellows and make
What they discovered garnered coverage among international available the institution’s convening power to enrich
media, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, their experience and amplify their reach through our
and CBC News. Rolland’s findings, published in the journal education programs, access to our scientists, and by
Endangered Species Research, showed that whales suffering from sharing their work at events in the region.
fishing gear entanglement had “sky-high hormone levels.”
in Training, who have demonstrated outstanding To date, MCAF has supported 140 conservation projects
(NNOCCI) uses the convening power of aquariums,
We know sound science can have a profound influence on the in more than 40 countries—and we’re not done yet.
zoos, and nature centers to engage their audiences in leadership and commitment to the oceans. Generously
well-being of marine life. Since 1997, New England Aquarium
one of the most important global issues of our time. The supported by the Cabot Corporation, ClimaTeens By sharing the resources of the Anderson Cabot Center
scientists and their Canadian colleagues have worked with
program equips science educators at these institutions focuses on teaching interns the fundamentals of climate for Ocean Life, MCAF is helping build a global network
government agencies, marine industries, and environmental
with the skills necessary to effectively engage visitors in change science and strategic communication strategies of conservation leaders.
stakeholders to influence the development, implementation,
constructive conversations about climate change. that can initiate effective conversations within
and monitoring of measures designed to reduce the number of
their communities.
In a June 2017 profile highlighting the program’s ship strikes on right whales. Measures including shipping lane
inception and some of the successes of NNOCCI, The Aquarium’s goal for the ClimaTeens program is for changes, identifying areas to be avoided, and speed restrictions
Education Week wrote, “The New England Aquarium in the 40 or so participants to gain a greater understanding are now in place throughout the right whale’s range in the
Boston has founded a national network to try to make of the four Cs—civics, communication, connection, and U.S. and Canada. In Canada’s Bay of Fundy, these measures
this tough subject easier to teach and to ensure that more change—and use those lessons learned to be engaged reduced the risk of right whales suffering a strike in shipping
members of the public, including students on class visits, citizens and ocean ambassadors. ClimaTeens is already lanes by about 90 percent.
get a complete picture of the climate-change problem generating success in the region through partnerships
and what can be done to solve it.” with Greenovate Boston, GreenRoots, and Zumix.
With the generous support of Aquarium Trustee In 2018, ClimaTeens is exploring options to expand
Tim Healy and the company he founded, EnerNOC, its reach, in much the same way as NNOCCI, by
the Aquarium was able to further highlight building a model for other aquariums, zoos, and
NNOCCI and our commitment to climate change nature centers. With the support of individual and
education by dedicating exhibit space in the Blue foundation supporters, we envision a national
Planet Action Center. network of programs supporting conservation-
minded teen leaders. Building that vision is
By combining the Aquarium’s convening power to
one way the Aquarium is working toward
engage the public with the resources of its education our mission of effective advocacy for
department, we are fulfilling our mission to be catalysts vital and vibrant oceans.
for global change through public engagement.
An interactive map on the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life website highlights the more than 140 marine conservation projects
supported by the MCAF Program. MCAF’s microgrants are helping to build a global network of conservation leaders.
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Bill and Barbara Burgess Doug Lober and Ann Bitetti Mr. and Mrs. George M. Lovejoy Jr. Jeannie and Henry Becton Jr.
Thank you
Paul and Sandra Edgerley Lynne and Tim Palmer Ann and George† Macomber Mrs. Dianne Brown
Michael and Barbara Eisenson Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey F. Peters Dr. Andrew S. Magee Mr. and Mrs. Jacob F. Brown II
Donna and Chip Hazard Mr. and Mrs. John S. Reed Michael Mars Susie Buttrick*
for your support! Barbara and Amos Hostetter
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Humphrey
Ms. Kathryn B. Kavadas
Kathleen and Ross Sherbrooke*
David Andrew Trust
The Mateo Family
Dennis Mitchell and Jessi Marcoff
Michael E. Mooney
Ms. Leanne Cowley and
Mr. Steven Galante
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory C. DeSisto
This publication lists all donors of $500 or more during Dr. Anne C. Kubik and NAVIGATOR SOCIETY HARBOR Mr. and Mrs. William A. Muggia Mr. and Mrs. John J. Doyle Jr.
the fiscal year (January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017). Mr. Michael Krupka $5,000 – $9,999 Charles Nadler and Mr. Bart Epker and Ms. Medha Sinha
To learn more about the Aquarium’s giving programs, Mr. John N. Little and Anonymous Louise Mauran Nadler Mr. and Mrs. John K. Felter
please email the Development Office at giving@neaq.org Ms. Nancy Wittenberg Don Abrams and Roberta L. Rubin Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Flaherty
Kim Ogden and Frank Huntowski
or call 617-226-2622.
The Lovett-Woodsum Family Mr. John C. Amoroso* Mrs. May H. Pierce Ms. Ellen W. Griggs and
Alistair, Sharon, and Rebecca Lowe Kristen and James Atwood Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Pothier Ms. Judith Erdman
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mui Mrs. Hope Lincoln Baker* Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Quinn Ms. Kathy Grise and Ms. Alex Grise
Mr. and Mrs. A. Neil Pappalardo Amy and Joshua Boger Mr. Brian Rivotto Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Hall Jr.*
Anne B. and Stephen C. Peacher Edmund and Betsy Cabot Mr. Samuel Slater and Mrs. Serena Hatch
Mary and Peter Renner Charitable Foundation Mrs. Jessica Slater Ann Hochberg and Howard Weinstein
Liz and Duncan Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Campanelli Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Stansky Mr. and Mrs. Timothy A. Ingraham*
Gail Sullivan and Scott Page Brian and Karen Conway Mr. and Ms. Donald J. Steiner Dr. and Mrs. David I. Kosowsky
GREAT BENEFACTORS New Balance Foundation Diane and Martin Trust* Ms. Ellen Curren and Mr. John Lees Dr. Susan E. Sunbury and Mr.† and Mrs. John M. Kucharski
The following donors have committed Office of Naval Research Kendra and Peter Wilde Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. DiMaura Dr. James S. Allan Marilyn K. Kucharski
$1 million or more cumulatively, The David and Lucile Packard Dr. Mary F. Dockray-Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Swett Ms. Jone D. LaBombard and
since the New England Aquarium’s Foundation NAVIGATOR SOCIETY Mr. Michael A. Miller Mr. and Mrs. James W. Taylor Mr. William Noyce
opening in 1969. DEEP SEA Jennifer and John Eielson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Lennox
Mr. and Mrs. A. Neil Pappalardo Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Trumbull
$15,000 – $24,999 Jamie and Katie Fagan
The Harold Whitworth Pierce Ann Welsh and Carden Welsh Mr. Douglas P. Leu and
Anonymous Charitable Trust David Bechhofer and Kate Neave Mr. and Mrs. Lionel P. Fortin Ms. Debbie Pepper
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Willauer
Bank of America Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Mr. and Mrs. Jared A. Chase Anne and Walter Gamble Dr. Evan Leventhal and
Robert L. Beal* Hans and Margret Rey/Curious Daniel and Grace Evans Mr. and Mrs. William B. Holding Jr. NAVIGATOR SOCIETY RIVER Ms. Madeline Miller
Anita and Joshua Bekenstein George Fund of 2001 Ogden and Nina Hunnewell Danny Kalmar and Elaine Chow $2,500 – $4,999 Carol and Doug Linde
Arthur F. Blanchard Trust Richard Saltonstall Charitable Karp Family Foundation Mary Alice Karol Anonymous Mr. Michael Lombard
BNY Mellon, Trustee Foundation Marion and David Mussafer Meg and Jonathan Kelly Mr. Mark Aher and Oxford Fund, Inc.
The Boston Foundation James and Marilyn Simons The Jeffrey H. Pierce Family Mrs. Stephanie Kube and Ms. Jacqueline McCoy Stephen and Donna Mastrocola
Bill and Barbara Burgess David B. and Margot D. Stone Kristen and Paul Reeder Mr. John Kube Ms. Kirsten Anderson Mr. Timothy E. McAllister and
Linda Cabot and Ed Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Taft Sr. Karen Foote Richards Alexander and Lianne Leventhal Mr. James R. Andrew Mrs. Beth Lehman
John M. Cohen, M.D. Edward and Pamela Taft
Conservation International Diane, Martin, David, and NAVIGATOR SOCIETY COASTAL
Global Conservation Fund Laura Trust and The Trust $10,000 – $14,999
Family Foundation Anonymous
Charles Hayden Foundation
Edwin S. Webster Foundation
Thank you to Dell for its longtime support of the New England
Barbara and Amos Hostetter Cynthia A. Becton
Institute for Museum and Yawkey Foundation Ms. Katrine S. Bosley Aquarium’s STEM opportunities for youth.
Library Services Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Burton III Dell (formerly EMC) has been a New England Aquarium corporate partner
Irving Oil 2017 INDIVIDUAL Linda Cabot and Ed Anderson since 1995. Through its workforce development initiatives, Dell has
ANNUAL GIFTS supported the Aquarium’s youth programs, including direct funding for the
Jane’s Trust Mr. and Mrs. Kevin T. Callaghan
The following individuals provided Teen Internship Program. In 2017, Dell expanded its partnership with the
John and Marilyn Keane unrestricted operating gifts to the Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Casey
Aquarium by supporting the work of the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Lovejoy Jr. Aquarium in 2017, as members of the Mr. and Mrs. Dozier L. Gardner Life at the New England Aquarium to build upon the important, ongoing
The Lovett-Woodsum Family President’s Circle and Navigator and Mr. and Mrs. R. Jeremy Grantham research to help protect the oceans.
The Lowell Institute Conservation Societies. Hastings Family Foundation “We are pleased and proud to partner with the New England Aquarium to
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Jeffrey and Roxanna Hurst engage youth in ocean science and conservation, helping them to develop
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE work readiness skills, and learn about careers in science, technology,
Massachusetts Cultural Council The Janey Fund
$25,000+ engineering, and math,” said Jessica Anderson, North American Giving
MassDevelopment Karp Family Foundation
Anonymous Manager. “Together, we can help prepare the next generation of ocean
National Grid Thomas and Michelle King stewards and advance critical research and marine conservation efforts.”
Diane Arnold and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Dean Goodermote Robert A. Lawrence
Administration Sherry and Alan Leventhal
Maliz and James Beams
National Science Foundation
Anita and Joshua Bekenstein
*Charter member *Charter member
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Mr. Peter Coffin and The Donald G. Ross Trust† Kate and Gordon Baty
Thank you to Bryan and Kristin Pothier! Mrs. Ann Coffin The Estate of Tom and Karen Berry
Bryan Pothier’s connection to the New England Aquarium began as a child Mr. John DeSisto Mr. Louis M. Rusitzky† Mr. and Mrs. Steven L. Blumsack
over many visits to Central Wharf. His lifelong passion for the oceans led him Mr. Michael Dobler and The Saul Family Mr. and Mrs. John R. Cabot
to pursue a degree in marine biology. Later, Bryan made a greater commitment Mrs. Andrea Rasmussen Mr. and Mrs. Kitt Sawitsky Mrs. Jennifer Cashman and
to the Aquarium when he and his wife, Kristin, impressed by our commitment Dr. Jeffrey Ellenbogen and The Shane Foundation* Mr. Carlos Cashman
to inspire children to learn more about marine life, became members of our Dr. Marina Bedny
Navigator Giving Society—and Bryan became a volunteer. Tillen Family Mr. John Chapin
Mrs. Grace K. Fey and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Torrey Joe and Rhonda Chronic
Bryan has jumped into life as a live blue™ Service Corps volunteer, and has Mr. Edward G. Fey
become intricately involved in the Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue program. Mr. and Mrs. Glen L. Urban Mr. and Mrs. Gerard H. Cohen
Ms. Tracy E. Fischer
Louis J. and Carol M. Volpe Jennifer Lenox Craig
“I was surprised to see the scope of the turtle rescue program,” said Bryan. Elise and Richard Frisbie
“My experience volunteering has confirmed for me that the Aquarium is an Mrs. Myra von Turkovich Mr. Allereton Cushman Jr.
Daniel and Patricia Gillis
organization with a significant impact on Boston—and the world.” Dr. Chris Waller and Mr. Michael Daitzman and
and Family
Dr. Mary Bradley Dr. Lesley Michalowsky
The Aquarium is grateful to Bryan and Kristin Pothier for their generous financial Dr. Jeff Gore and Ms. Sena Kang
support, and for Bryan’s dedication as a live blue™ volunteer. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Hillyard R. Danforth
Dr. Gary Gottlieb and
Mr. and Mrs. Dudley H. Willis Mr. Fred G. Davis and
Dr. Derri Shtasel
Emily G. Wood and Thomas Wood Mrs. Jane Hilburt-Davis
Alexander and Carol Grant
Mr. Eric J. Wu and Ms. Debra DePaulis and
Jocelyn and Fred Greenman Mr. Lawrence DePaulis
Ms. Samantha A. Spencer
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Harris IV Dr. Carolyn Dever and
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Yaphe
Mr. Rick Musiol Jr. Tina Donnarummo Ms. Carol J. Rugani Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hart Mr. Paul Young
Ms. Anastasia Pavlovic Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dwyer Mr. René A. Ruiz and Dianne Hobbs CONSERVATION SOCIETY Mr. James F. Dore and
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas V. Pedulla III Ms. Alexandra Ellwood and Dr. Susan Ruiz Lily Rice Hsia and John Hsia CONTRIBUTORS Mrs. Teresa Dore
Bud and Margaret Ris Mr. Assar Westerlund Maurice and Luly Samuels Shiaw-Juang Jen $500 – $999 Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Dowden
Mr. Malcolm A. Roberts and Graig and Jacqueline Fantuzzi Linda and Ron Savage Ms. Elizabeth L. Johnson Anonymous Mr. Michael F. Dunn
Mrs. Mona J. Roberts Mr. Jonathan Flynn and Mr. C. Eric Schwartz Mr. Jonathan Jordan and Dr. Allan W. Adams and Michael and Suzanne Dunn
Emily F. Schabacker Ms. Carrie Dunsmore Mrs. Miriam K. Schwartz Mr. Daniel Jordan Dr. Rebecca Saxe Ms. Jennifer Elliott
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Soden, Esq. John and Vicky Garnsey Mr. and Ms. David Segal Dr. Kay and Mr. David Kane Ms. Susan Avery Dr. and Mrs. Kerry A. Emanuel
Pat and David Squire Mr. Jay Gassner and Mr. and Mrs. Cris Shuldiner Barbara and Leo Karas Mr. Stefan Backhus Donald J. Evans
Mr. and Mrs. Karel Steiner Ms. Cara Maggioni Debbie and Bob Slotpole Dr. Michael G. Kauffman and Mr. Mark Bailey Mrs. Allison Evermann
Jonathan F. Stone Harry Hanson and The Estate of Ms. Ellen L. Sutton† Ms. Sharon Shacham Dr. and Mrs. James F. Bastian Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Faer
Annie Hollingsworth John Keane
Mrs. Susan T. Strauss Mr. Gerald A. Swislow
Helen G. Hauben Foundation Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis*
Kate and Ben Taylor Robert and Mary Uek
Charlotte and Kurt Hemr Mr. Scott M. Lincoln and
Mrs. Walter H. Trumbull*
Joan Hiam
Ms. Lee S. Varon
Mrs. Amy Auman-Lincoln
Thanks to The Volgenau Foundation
Judy and Richard Usen Mr. and Mrs. Monte J. Wallace
Mark D. Iafrati and Mr. John D. C. Little* Thank you to The Volgenau Foundation “We support the work being done at
Mrs. Emily V. Wade Mr. Scott Wayne
Jane E. Freedman Ms. Jane Loos for its generous support of the the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean
Mrs. Katherine B. Winter* Ms. Lynn Wiatrowski and Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life because we have seen firsthand
Ms. Natalie C. Johnson Ms. Jacquelyn Loren and
Dr. Joren Madsen Life at the New England Aquarium the passion and work ethic the team
Dr. H. Kimball and Mr. Adam Loren
NAVIGATOR SOCIETY Mrs. Kim Wilson and and our efforts to protect the critically brings to finding innovative ways to
FRESHWATER
Ms. Traci Calcinari Cynthia and Kent Lundberg
Mr. Roger Nuss endangered North Atlantic right whale. protect this iconic species.”
$1,500 – $2,499 Mr. David Kloss and Ms. Susan T. Mahan
Dr. Charlotte Yeh A long-time supporter of the Aquarium, Through its trusted partnership, The
Ms. Karen Scott Ms. Sally Martin and
Anonymous The Volgenau Foundation significantly Volgenau Foundation is helping to
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lapides Mr. Terry D. Martin
The Apple Lane Foundation CONSERVATION SOCIETY increased its funding in 2017. With its amplify the Anderson Cabot Center
Ms. Patricia Ma SUPPORTERS Mr. Mark Matuschak generous support, we have been able for Ocean Life’s role as a convener
Kim Beede and Richard Soule
Larry Madin $1,000 – $1,499 Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Morzano to accelerate our work to reduce whale and leading institution in developing
Mrs. Wendy W. Benchley
Dr. Ruth M. Marrion and Anonymous mortalities and severe injuries from innovative, science-based approaches
Gerald W. Blakeley Jr. Gordon and Jane Nelson
Mr. Robert Halenda entanglements in fishing gear through to help protect right whales.
Michael J. Bohnen, Esq. Dr. Aryeh Abeles and Alexander Notopoulos and collaboration with the fishing industry
Mr. Kevin McCann and Dr. Shyoko Honiden Alexis Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Boit and recreational fishermen, and in
Mrs. Cheryl McCann Jonathan and Penny Altman Vaughan O’Neal
George and Valerie Buckley the development of technological
Mr. and Ms. Michael J. McConnell Mr. Aaron L. Baggish, M.D. and Mr. and Mrs. Laird P. Pendleton alternatives to traditional fishing rope.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory J. Burkus Dr. John Meyers Ms. Sylvia C. Winter Ms. Susan Pioli and “North Atlantic right whales could
Camille and David Carlstrom Charles J. Pentis Jr. and George Baldwin and Family Mr. Martin Samuels easily become functionally extinct
Helen Colquhoun and Holly F. Malarney Ms. Amy Belkin and Ms. Keri Pyke during our lifetimes,” said Lisa
John and Ishbel Maclennan Mr. Dan Powell and Volgenau, board director and vice
Mr. Jay Mofenson Emma and Mike Reeve
Heidi Cox Mrs. Catherine Powell president of The Volgenau Foundation.
Brady Family Ms. Andrea Reimann-Ciardelli
Ms. Flora E. D’Angio* Kathy and George Putnam* Susan Briggs
David and Susan Rockefeller Cady Family Foundation
*Charter member *Charter member
†Deceased †Deceased
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Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Forkner Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. Oberg Christopher Yens and Temple Gill Environmental Protection Agency
Leilani and Andrew Germain Ms. Anne O’Neil Ms. Debra Zides Donna and Chip Hazard
Anne Gilson Mr. and Mrs. Randall Orbon Mrs. Rya W. Zobel* Island Foundation, Inc. A High Tide Mark
Ms. Kathryn Goodfellow and Dr. Sean O’Reilly Ms. Marion Magill and 2017 was a great year for The Tide, the Aquarium’s young
Mr. Darren Beals Mr. Richard B. Osterberg INDIVIDUAL, FOUNDATION, Mr. Marc Dohan supporters group, which launched in May with a sold-out event—
Mr. Hans Heilman and Ms. Carol S. Parks GOVERNMENT, AND Massachusetts Cultural Council Making Waves with The Tide.
Ms. Nancy Shepard CORPORATE GIFTS
Drs. Robert A. and AND GRANTS Massachusetts General Hospital The Tide is a community of young supporters who have made
Linda Pizzuti Henry and John Henry Veronica S. Petersen National Institutes of Health a commitment to the oceans and the Aquarium’s mission to
The following donors, members, and sponsors
Mr. Karl J. Hirshman Susan D. Pett contributed cumulative gifts, grants, and New Balance protect our blue planet. Guided by a group of dedicated volunteer
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Houghton awards of $500 or more to the New England committee members, The Tide is committed to finding the perfect
Ms. Amanda Pitcher NovoBiotic Pharmaceuticals
Aquarium in 2017. This includes restricted blend of philanthropy, education, and fun. The Aquarium is grateful
Nancy and Charles Hovey Ms. Jennifer Ponting and Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
gifts from individuals, corporate sponsors, to The Tide’s founding committee members for their commitment,
Ms. Bessie Howard Mr. Matthew Cox Richard Saltonstall Charitable enthusiasm, and energy in launching this exciting new program.
partners, members foundations, and
Ms. Kimberly Hutchinson and Ms. Karen Rankin government grants and contracts. Foundation
Mr. Benjamin Tarlow Mrs. Maria Reisman and
Ms. Mirjam Ijtsma Mr. Robert Reisman $100,000 AND ABOVE $25,000 – $49,999
Richard Jacobus Jr. Mr. Godfrey A. Rockefeller Jr. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kakabeeke Ms. Aurelia Rus EnerNOC, Inc. American Australian Association
Ms. Amanda Kelley-Teng and Tedd and Ella Saunders Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gray BNY Mellon
Mr. Alex Teng Daniel and Jessica Schmitz Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Tim and Jaimee Healy and Family
Ed and Kathleen Kelly Ed and Joan Shankle Irving Oil Broad Reach Fund of the Maine
Ms. Susan Knack Mr. and Mrs. James M. Sharpe Lowell Institute Community Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Northrup R. Knox Jr. Neil Shifrin and Laura Hanson Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dwyer
Mr. Adam Koppel and Mr. Kevin Shone Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy Eaton Vance Corporation
Dr. Brenda Haynes Ms. Dorothy Silver and Environmental Affairs Harvard University
Mr. David S. Lang and Mr. and Mrs. Brian Skerry National Grid Mr. Don Keene and
Mrs. Heather Lang Ms. Linda Keene
Mr. Edward M. Smith National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Robyn L. Laukien Administration Korein Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith
Mr. Phillip E. Ledin and National Science Foundation Massachusetts Institute
Mr. Richard C. Smith Jr. and
Ms. Janet Morehouse of Technology
Mrs. Susan O. Smith New England Aquarium Education Fund
Mr. Jim Lee and at The Boston Foundation MEDITECH
Mr. Alan Steinert Jr.*
Ms. Caroline Reeves National Fish and Wildlife
Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Stevenson Norman H. Read Charitable Trust
Ms. Alison Levy and Mr. Craig Levy Foundation
Ms. Joan S. Strauss The Prince Albert II of Monaco
Mr. Joseph Lind and Foundation Polar Beverages
Ms. Caitlin Bearce Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sullivan
The Harold Whitworth Pierce Schrafft Charitable Trust
Jacqueline Lipson and Jeffrey Tripp Mr. and Mrs. David Taliaferro
Charitable Trust The TJX Companies, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy D. Mann Dr. Guillermo Tearney
The Volgenau Foundation University of Massachusetts, Boston
Mr. Daniel Mansuri Ms. Jillian Terry
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Edwin S. Webster Foundation
Mr. Alan Marshall and Janet L. Testa
The Yawkey Foundation
Mrs. Laurie Marshall Mr. Jan S. Tkacz and
$50,000 – $99,999
Dana and Sheri Martin and Family Ms. Mary Anne Talle
Anonymous $15,000 – $24,999 New England Biolabs Foundation Lowell General Hospital
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Mashal Mrs. Gerard B. Townsend
Bank of America Aldrich Family Charitable Office of Naval Research Massachusetts Department of
Mr. Andrew McLane and Ms. Maggie Tyler and
Cabot Corporation Foundation Saquish Foundation Marine Fisheries
Mrs. Linda H. McLane Mr. Lee Rubenstein
Dell BAE Systems, Electronic Systems The Curtis and Edith Munson
Mr. Stephen Mead Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Paul van Mulbregt
Michael and Barbara Eisenson Berklee College of Music $10,000 - $14,999 Foundation
Mrs. Laetitia F. Mead Judith A. Vanderkay
Biogen Foundation Analog Devices, Inc. National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Miller Mr. Ralph F. Verni and
Boston College Boston Children’s Hospital, People’s United Bank
Ms. Jamie Monovoukas and Mrs. Kathleen Verni
Mr. Yiannis Monovoukas Mr. Scott Warner and Charter Members Charles River Analytics Patient Family Housing Program Sappi North America
Ms. Brenda Campbell-Warner Defense Advanced Research Cox Enterprises Sea Research Foundation Inc.
Ms. Barbara L. Moore and We would like to extend a big thank you to
Mr. Jack A. VanWoerkom Mr. Walther T. Weylman* our 101 Charter Members who have been Projects Agency Alan R. Dynner State Street Corporation
NCW Charitable Foundation Ms. Sarah Whittaker with us since the Aquarium opened its Digital Federal Credit Union Foundation M The Abbott and Dorothy H. Stevens
doors—and some even before that! Almost Liberty Mutual Insurance Ann Hochberg and Foundation
Ms. Lindsay Neagle and Mr. Keith Willits
50 years later and we are still incredibly Marine Stewardship Council Howard Weinstein The Tiny Tiger Foundation
Ms. Anne Pearson Mr. Ted Wolfrum fortunate to have your support and fidelity.
Ms. Ann O. Noyes The MathWorks, Inc. John Hancock Mr. Thomas C. Werner
Mr. David Wypij and
Mr. Timothy Baum Thank you, Charter Members. Natural Resources Defense Council Doug Lober and Ann Bitetti
Ms. Heather Nunn
*Charter member
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$5,000 – $9,999 Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc. Fellowship Health Resources $500 AND ABOVE
Anonymous Hayward Industries Inc. MassGeneral Hospital for Children IN-KIND GIFTS
Animal Welfare Institute Membership Hollingsworth & Vose Company Mr. David L. Mattingly The following individuals and
Asahi America, Inc. Our loyal and growing member base and visiting times, increased access corporations donated goods or services
The Hopedale Foundation Neighborhood Health Plan Inc.
is an essential part of what makes to go behind the scenes, and priority with a reported value of $500 or more to
Associated Grant Makers Houghton Chemical Corporation NEPC the New England Aquarium in 2017.
Summer Fund the New England Aquarium thrive ticketing. At the end of 2017, 20
year after year. Our members are percent of members who rolled into Roy A. Hunt Foundation PGA Global
Association of Zoos and Aquariums the new structure had selected the IBM ProAquatix
advocates for our mission, as well Autodesk
Be Our Guest as thoughtful critics and financial Premium tier. International Data Group R & B Aquatic Distribution Inc. Boston Harbor Cruises
Bose Corporation supporters. We are extremely
Based on the initial research findings KPMG LLP Reed Mariculture, Inc.
grateful for all that our members
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston Police Patrolmen’s in 2016, one of the most sought after KW Solutions, Inc. San Francisco Bay Brand
Association, Inc. do. In turn, we want to make every Bulger Veterinary Hospital
benefits of Premium membership is Ms. Sue S. Marr Senior Aerospace-Metal Bellows
Brandeis University
effort to provide the best possible
early morning access to the exhibits. Chestnut Hill Farm
membership experience. Massa Products Corporation Division
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner To meet that need, we tested two Chipotle
Premium-exclusive events: September Massachusetts Port Authority Somerville - Cambridge Elder Services
Hospital Following a year of research and Connelly Partners
planning, we rolled out in April Sundays and our December Holiday Massachusetts Service Alliance South Boston Animal Hospital
C&W Services Hash Marine LLC
2017 a new tiered membership Breakfast. Both permitted Premium Maxspect Limited Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Timberlake IV
Cambridge Savings Bank Island Creek Oysters
structure that is designed to better members to visit the Aquarium in the The Timberland Company
McKinsey & Company Inc. Massachusetts Veterinary
Cell Signaling Technology personalize the member experience hour prior to our public opening and
Momenta Pharmaceuticals Inc. Lea Trumbull Ferris Referral Hospital
CGI Information Systems and by giving current and prospective featured the opportunity to enjoy the
members the opportunity to select zen of early morning as well as witness Neptune Solutions Inc. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. Microsoft Corporation
Management Consultants, Inc.
not only the number of admissions staff and volunteers as they care for North Coast Seafoods Corporation Pelican Products Inc.
Charles River Laboratories, Inc.
they prefer with their membership the animals, exhibits, and facility. Omega Sea $1,000 – $1,499
Chubb Group of Insurance Rebecca W. Quinn
level, but also the depth of their Surveyed after each of these new Anonymous
Companies offerings, members overwhelmingly
Pecan Grove Solutions LLC Reynolds DeWalt
engagement with the Aquarium.
Putnam Investments Mr. David Beddoe Swedish Fish
Conservation Law Foundation reported their appreciation for the
Those who choose the Standard Ms. Donna W. Cameron
Copyright Clearance Center exclusivity of the programs, the relaxed ReefBrite Wegmans
levels enjoy all the perks members Dr. Jonathan Green and
and quiet Aquarium atmosphere, and Residences at The InterContinental
DiCon Fiberoptics, Inc. have come to know and love over
quality one-on-one time to learn about Boston Dr. Jennifer P. Stone
Everett Public Libraries the years, including admission ENDOWED AND
the inner workings of the Aquarium Ms. Sarah Hancock and NAMED FUNDS
Granite Telecommunications benefits, discounts, and special Schneider Electric
from people with whom they don’t Ms. Isabel Hancock
events. Premium tier members, while
normally have the chance to interact. Sensitech Inc. David B. Stone Fund (1970)
Helen G. Hauben Foundation enjoying all the benefits of Standard- Hash Marine LLC
Taunton-South Shore Foundation Winslow Memorial Fund (1977)
Ms. Denise Johnson level membership, are provided We look forward to building on these Mill River Foundation
early successes in 2018. Ms. Tammy Tauscher and John H. Cunningham Jr. Fund (1982)
Karp Family Foundation the opportunity to gain a deeper Quebec-Labrador Foundation
relationship with the Aquarium and Mr. Mark Tauscher Harold E. Edgerton Fund (1982)
Mrs. Stephanie Kube and U.S. Postal Service Processing and
Mr. John Kube our mission through exclusive events Tsunami Coral Reefs and Aquariums New England Aquarium Education
Distribution Center Fund at The Boston Foundation
Manwarren Habitats Tufts Health Plan
Mr. Paul V. Walsh and (1983)
NED Management L.P. Twin Rivers Technologies
Ms. Jennifer Sudduth Walsh Comprised of the following funds:
Henry E. Niles Foundation Veolia
Robert G. Stone Fund (1971),
Nu-Bite, Inc. Wellesley Bank $500 – $999 Paul F. Hellmuth Fund (1984),
Veterinary Neurology and Pain The Baupost Group, LLC
Old Mutual Asset Management Management Ms. Maris Wicks Ms. Donna Marie Brewer Helen B. Spaulding Fund (1985),
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Parent Talk Waters Corporation Wolverine Worldwide Ms. Madeline Carpenter and William S. Brewster Fund
The Boston Beer Company
Mr. John Chapin (1986)
Parker Hannifin Corporation Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston Duck Tours
$1,500 – $2,499 CLS America, Inc. David B. Arnold Jr. Fund (1984)
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Picard Clara B. Winthrop Charitable Trust Cambridge Trust Company
7 News WHDH-TV Boston Matia Diamond Animal Care Fund (1985)
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard CDM Smith
$2,500 – $4,999 Anchor Capital Advisors, Inc. Chloe Kotik Weston Howland Fund for
Quality Marine Mrs. Mary Cerulli
BAMSI Admissions (1988)
Red Acre Foundation Anonymous Citizens Bank of Massachusetts Kenneth Kuttner and Cory Kuttner
Ben & Jerry’s Edmund C. Toomey Endowed
Simmons College Abyzz Credit Suisse Ms. Kimberley A. Lehner
Bethesda Lodge #30, I.O.O.F. Education Fund (2005)
South Shore American Postal Acadian Asset Management Dana Farber Cancer Institute - Ms. Doris Lowy and
Blackbaud, Inc. Akiko Shiraki Dynner Fund
Workers Union AEW Capital Management, L.P. Jimmy Fund Clinic Mr. Paul Zigman
for Ocean Exploration and
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Agore Technologies, LLC Boston Children’s Hospital - Dr. June H. Romeo Conservation (2005)
Dunkin’ Brands
Newborn Medicine Ms. Katherine Schoonover
Stearns Charitable Trust Allegro Microsystems, LLC EisenShine The Buttrick Fund for Volunteer
Brandt Box & Paper Ms. Josepha-Aimee Shu Programs (2006)
Stetson Whitcher Fund at Aquavet Pty. Ltd. ENGIE
The Boston Foundation Champion Lighting and Supply Co. Mr. and Mrs. Galen L. Stone Lindy Johnson Fellowship Fund
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Ms. Deborah Fulton
USPS Social & Recreation Management Services, Inc. Christian Book Distributors Wildlife Computers (2011)
Ms. Angelina Galindo
Committee Association of Reptilian and Domio
Mr. David E. Goodman
USW Local 9360 Amphibian Veterinarians Dryden Aqua Ltd.
Grafton Job Corps
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Barings EMCOR Services Northeast -
CommAir/BALCO
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Mary Renner: A Dedicated Ocean Advocate Board Leadership
It’s not often that an organization has a Following many years as an Aquarium
Board member as dedicated as Mary Renner. Overseer and Trustee, Mary has stepped
into the role of Chair of the Board’s
Officers of the New England Aquarium P. Eric Krauss
Mary first engaged with the Aquarium in the Corporation Executive Vice President,
Development Committee. For Mary,
1990s, when she and her husband, Peter, Chief Operating and Financial Officer
the creation of the Anderson Cabot Donna K. Hazard
moved to Boston. After learning about the
Center for Ocean Life represents Chair of the Board of Trustees, Daniel S. Evans
Aquarium’s mission, education programs,
an important next step for the Interim President and CEO Secretary of the Corporation
and leadership in conservation, Mary joined
organization that inspired and
the Aquarium Council. Mary’s commitment to
engaged her many years ago.
the organization was cemented through her
relationships with the Aquarium’s leadership “With the creation of the BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jennifer D. Eielson MAGELLAN SOCIETY HONORARY TRUSTEE
and Board members. Anderson Cabot Center for Donna K. Hazard, Chair Kerry A. Emanuel, Ph.D. Jeffrey H. Pierce, Co-Chair Sylvia A. Earle, Ph.D.
Ocean Life,” said Mary, “we David Altshuler Katharine B. Fagan R. William Burgess Jr.,
“I feel indebted to so many of the Board
are moving forward boldly Maliz E. Beams Michael W. Fish Co-Chair In Memoriam
members who mentored me and, through
to illuminate the work of our David Bechhofer Dozier L. Gardner George R. Baldwin We would like to honor the
their example, showed me how important
talented scientists and to educate Barbara Burgess John M. Gray Henry P. Becton Jr. memory of the following
it was for the New England Aquarium to
one another about how we can all Richard G. Casey Aquarium employees, board
distinguish itself as a leader in marine Thomas R. Burton III Ellen W. Griggs
live more responsibly.” members, and supporters.
education, research, and conservation,” Linda N. Cabot Bowman Hallagan John J. Doyle Jr.
said Mary. As we look toward the Aquarium’s 50th Jared A. Chase Mark Hastings Jamie C. Fagan William W. Bain
anniversary, we are grateful for Mary’s Barbara Eisenson Winston E. Henderson Walter J. Flaherty
Mary joined the Aquarium Board in 1994 and, Louis Rusitzky
dedicated leadership in bringing the Walter J. Gamble, M.D.
to our good fortune, has been serving the Daniel S. Evans Ann P. Hochberg Jacob Thompson
Aquarium into an exciting new era.
Aquarium ever since. Dean Goodermote Pamela R. Holding Harry A. Hanson III Ralph B. Vogel
Kathleen Healy Danny Kalmar Lily Rice Hsia
Timothy G. Healy Mary Alice Karol Ogden Hunnewell
Pamela Petri-Humphrey Margaret C.H. Kelly Jeffrey M. Hurst
Mr. Douglass E. Karp Stephanie Kube Thomas B. King
Alexander D. Leventhal, Douglas J. Lober George M. Lovejoy Jr.
Ex-officio Michael S. Lorber Anne R. Lovett
Alistair Lowe Laurence P. Madin, Ph.D. Stephen C. Peacher
Raymond F. Mui Deborah J. Manus Rudolph F. Pierce, Esq.
Scott H. Page Stephen J. Mastrocola Sandra B. Prescott
Anne B. Peacher Richard A. McKenna Karen Foote Richards
Jeffrey F. Peters Dennis Mitchell Bud Ris
Mary T. Renner Kathleen Sherbrooke
Looking Forward
Michael E. Mooney
Duncan W. Richardson Brooke N. Muggia Richard A. Soden, Esq.
Brian Skerry Rick Musiol Jr. Patricia R. Squire
Peter O. Wilde Charles F. Nadler Robert W. Uek
Your support is what makes all this possible, and we thank Alison Nolan Timothy L. Vaill
you. We hope the next time you visit Central Wharf, you will BOARD OF OVERSEERS Kim J. Ogden Louis J. Volpe
take a deep dive into our exhibits, have a conversation with Alexander D. Leventhal, Chair Sandra Park
one of our Visitor Experience staff, and check out the research
Robert C. Trumbull, Vice Chair Kevin F. Parker LIFE TRUSTEES
featured around the building. You’ll understand that the New
James R. Andrew Richard C. Pierce Gerald W. Blakeley Jr.
England Aquarium isn’t simply a building—it’s a mission.
James A. Atwood Caroline Rando Charles S. Boit
Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Robert G. Bannish Brian Rivotto Jacob F. Brown II
Aquarium. We look forward to celebrating a half century of Robert L. Beal Kitt Sawitsky Anne T. Buttrick
dedication to that mission with Cynthia A. Becton Samuel Slater Gale R. Guild
all of you. Michael J. Bohnen, Esq. Gregory S. Stone, Ph.D. Karl J. Hirshman
With the support of our Board, Annie Bourne Jonathan F. Stone David I. Kosowsky, Sc.D.
our staff, our members, and our George D. Buckley Kevin Joseph Sullivan Robert A. Lawrence
philanthropic supporters, the Carolyn J. Campanelli James W. Taylor William J. O’Neill Jr.
Aquarium will continue to fulfill W. Reed Chisholm II Arnaud Tesson Edward E. Phillips
our most important mission—to John M. Cohen, M.D. Robert C. Trumbull Sandra B. Prescott
be effective advocates for vital and Ronald W. Crawley Jr. David A. Trust George Putnam
vibrant oceans. Christopher T. Cuddy Michelle P. Vilms
Paul W. DiMaura Charles S. Willauer
Alan R. Dynner
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Year-End Financial New England Aquarium Corporation
Summary Financial Results (in thousands of dollars)
We finished 2017 with 1.42 million visitors, which was Operating Revenue & Support FY 2017 FY 2016 CHANGE $ CHANGE %
1.8 percent higher than 2016’s results of 1.39 million TOTAL AQUARIUM Admissions: Individuals & Groups $22,789.9 $22,724.8 $65.1 0%
visitors. It represented the highest total attendance since ATTENDANCE (millions) Retail Sales: Food, Gift Shop & Events 12,566.8 12,004.0 562.8 5%
2002, which was the first full year of the Simons IMAX®
Theatre’s operations. Our strong attendance in 2017 was
Memberships: Individual & Family 3,135.6 2,954.7 180.9 6%
2017 1.42
attributable to the opening of the popular new Science of Corporate: Memberships & Sponsorships 797.5 846.6 (49.1) -6%
2016 1.39
Sharks exhibit and record visitor satisfaction throughout 1.27
Gifts & Pledges 2,021.9 2,087.2 (65.3) -3%
2015
the year. 1.37
Grants & Contracts 4,222.1 4,468.8 (246.7) -6%
2014
2013 1.28
Net Assets Released From Restriction 2,372.9 1,659.4 713.5 43%
Operating revenues increased by 2 percent to $49.1 million
Other 1,203.6 1,288.4 (84.8) -7%
in 2017 due to strength in attendance and catering event
revenue, and increased releases from restrictions of certain TOTAL NET Total Operating Revenue & Support $49,110.3 $48,033.9 $1,076.4 2%
gifts related to the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life ASSETS (millions)
at the New England Aquarium. On the expense front,
2017 $52.8
we grew by 4 percent to $45.4 million in 2017, yielding a Operating Expenses
2016 $52.1
healthy operating reserve of $3.72 million as compared to Research, Conservation & Education 8,403.3 8,280.5 122.8 1%
an operating reserve of $4.35 million in 2016. 2015 $47.5
Exhibit Operation & Maintenance 6,233.2 6,143.8 89.4 1%
2014 $49.9
Our overall financial position remains strong and should $53.1
Plant Operations 7,723.2 7,087.6 635.6 9%
2013
continue to improve in the years ahead. The Aquarium’s Cost of Retail Sales 9,493.0 8,883.2 609.8 7%
endowment and funds functioning as endowment General Administration & Supporting Services 11,187.3 10,977.4 209.9 2%
increased roughly 15 percent to $18.8 million in the Fundraising 1,919.1 1,878.6 40.5 2%
aggregate due to market appreciation and the application Interest 434.9 438.9 (4.0) -1%
2% Corporate Partners
of $750,000 of excess unrestricted cash to the funds
functioning as endowment at year-end. Total debt 6% Memberships Total Operating Expenses $45,394.0 $43,690.0 $1,704.0 4%
decreased by roughly $1.8 million to $20.6 million in 2017 Operating Reserve (deficit)* $3,716.3 $4,343.9 $(627.6) -14%
due to scheduled debt payments and a $750,000 voluntary 9% Gifts
payment from excess unrestricted cash at year-end.
9% Grants & Contracts Other Changes in Unrestricted Net Assets
We look forward to 2018 and beyond. We have prepared 2017
a thoughtful financial plan for 2018 that includes making 74% Admission, Sales & Other OPERATING Operating Reserve (deficit) $3,716.3 4,343.9 (627.6) -14%
continued progress on Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean REVENUE Non-Operating Revenues and Expense, Net 205.9 (384.0) 589.9 -154%
Life strategic priorities, building overall fundraising Net Assets Released to Fund Capital Improvements 109.5 623.3 (513.8) -82%
capacity, and planning for our 50th anniversary in Realized & Unrealized Gains (losses), Net 239.3 459.6 (220.3) -48%
2019. 2018 should be another solid year operationally, Gain on Disposal of Fixed Assets & Debt Refinancing 2.5 (124.5) 127.0 -102%
financially, and from a mission delivery perspective. 4% Fundraising* Depreciation & Amortization Expense (4,805.8) (4,735.9) (69.9) 1%
Thank you to our staff, our volunteers, our members, 6% Education
Net Non-Cash Pension Related Changes 107.6 145.1 (37.5) -26%
our donors, and our Board for your continued and
8% Operating Reserve Increase (Decrease) in Unrestricted Net Assets $(424.7) $327.5 $(752.2) -230%
valued support.
Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Net Assets $1,090.1 $4,261.5 $(3,171.4) -74%
Best regards, 11% Conservation/Research
2017
71% Aquarium Operations, OPERATING Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets $665.4 $4,589.0 $(3,923.6) -86%
Animal Care & Other EXPENSES
Net Assets – Beginning of Year $52,092.9 $47,503.9 $4,589.0 10%
Net Assets – End of Year $52,758.3 $52,092.9 $665.4 1%
P. Eric Krauss
Executive Vice President,
Chief Operating and Financial Officer * Operating reserve, as defined by management, excludes depreciation and amortization charges and non-recurring transactions.
Audited financial statements, with an unqualified opinion by Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., are available upon request.
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