A NNUAL R EPORT 2017 - Mystic Aquarium · 2019. 6. 25. · Beyond the growth in attendance, the Aquarium expanded its online engagement through various social media channels by more

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mystic aquarium

annual report 2017

”Thank you for making 2017 an outstanding year

and for continuing to grow Mystic Aquarium as the

largest non-profit cultural attraction in New England

outside of Boston, and as one of the world’s premier

conservation aquariums.”

2 0 1 7 m y s t i c a q u a r i u m a n n u a l r e p o r t

Dr. stephen m. coan President & CEO

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Dr. George m. milne, Jr. Chairman of the Board

Dear Friend,

as a community committed to protecting our ocean planet, we have many accomplishments to be proud of over the past year, all of which helped pave the way for us to recommit to our mission in 2018.

Without our guests, we would not be able to provide the services to our community – and ocean planet – that set us apart from others in the fields of conservation, education, research and family fun. That being said, i am delighted to share that not only was attendance up .5%, but the diversity of our guest population increased more than 14% over 2016.

this increase in attendance can be attributed in part to the implementation of a new ticketing and guest management system. Staff from several departments dedicated countless hours working with the software team to transfer data, learn the program’s capabilities and adapt its functionalities to best fit our unique needs. as a result, we have greatly improved our guests’ experience at the front gate, which in turn sets the tone for the rest of their visit with us.

Beyond the growth in attendance, the Aquarium expanded its online engagement through various social media channels by more than 16%. In December, we launched Aquarium Rehab, a Facebook Watch series that spotlights our inspiring animal rescue and conservation stories. The first episode boasted more than 30,000 viewers and we are excited to launch a second season this winter.

our education and mission programs teams continue to deliver exemplary experiences that connect our mission to real-world applications. From our citizen science and conservation projects that engaged over 200,000 community members, to the continued success of our national stem mentoring program in 28 states and territories, our mission’s reach continues to diversify and expand.

Thank you for your continuing support of Mystic Aquarium. Time and time again, we make a difference - together.

sincerely,

m y s t i c a q u a r i u m a n n u a l r e p o r t 2 0 1 7

mission p r o G r a m sThe mission of Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research.

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in the second year of implementation of the 2020 “one

Ocean, One Mission” strategic plan, Mystic Aquarium’s

mission programs further increased its conservation

impact through the integration of education, research

and exhibits.

Highlights included:

$1.75 million competitive grant from the Department

of Justice to expand Mystic Aquarium’s conservation-

focused stem mentoring program in high-needs

communities, serving approximately 1,600 youth and

400 mentors in 28 states and puerto rico.

ongoing commitment to ocean research and

conservation exemplified by engagement in the

ct Blue plan, the proposed establishment of a new

national estuarine research reserve in long island

sound, and a new photographic exhibit on the

northeast canyons and seamounts marine

national monument.

continued beluga whale conservation-focused

research in the Arctic and in aquariums, and an

educational exchange program at Mystic Aquarium

with native students to learn stem skills and share

traditional knowledge.

Mystic Aquarium tackles both global and local

conservation issues:

By examining the effects of climate change and other

environmental stressors on beluga whales in alaska,

we improve understanding and help preserve wild

beluga populations and their habitats.

in conducting ecological research on long island

sound and engaging hundreds of people in coastal

cleanups, environmental monitoring and habitat

restoration efforts.

through rehabilitation and release of sick and injured

marine mammals and sea turtles along the 1,000-mile

connecticut, rhode island, and Fishers island, new york

coastlines.

CAsE sTUdy: REsEARCh ExPERiENCEs fOR UNdERgRAdUATEsMystic Aquarium, in partnership with the University of

connecticut’s (uconn) Department of marine sciences at

Avery Point, launched our first National Science Foundation-

funded “research experiences for undergraduates” (reu).

Eight students paired with mentors from the Aquarium’s

research team and faculty from uconn to develop and

execute research projects on how a changing environment

affects the physiology, behavior and ecology of various

marine life. the program fostered research experiences

to first generation college students, students from

underrepresented groups, as well as students from 2-year

colleges who otherwise might not have access to such

opportunities.

CAsE sTUdy: sTEM MENTORiNg In 2017, Mystic Aquarium expanded its STEM Mentoring

curriculum and developed the World of Water; a program

in which mentors and mentees engage in fun activities

to explore water and discover how they are connected

to their local watershed. they also identify daily choices

they can make to conserve water and protect the

environment. as part of the curriculum, all mentees

conduct water quality testing of local waterways and

upload their results to an international citizen scientist

database. many also participate in watershed cleanups

in their communities.

CAsE sTUdy: sTRENgThENiNg TiEs iN ThE ARCTiCMystic Aquarium and Alaska’s Department of Wildlife

management continued its long-term partnership with

the native village of point lay to conduct research and

monitor the health of beluga whales in alaskan waters.

Mystic Aquarium’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees,

Dr. George milne, accompanied chief scientist Dr. tracy

romano, and scientist-in-resident Dr. Jason mancini, to

take part in the research and connect with the people

of Point Lay. Following the field research, native high-

school youth from three villages along the north slope

journeyed to Mystic Aquarium to join youth from the

local Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) to

participate in a hands-on science-based educational

and cultural exchange program. Board of trustee and

chairman of mptn, rodney Butler, hosted the group for

their annual Veteran’s Day pow Wow and closing dinner

and celebration.

taBle oF contents

2-3 mission proGrams

4-5 DiscoVer lonG islanD sounD

eDWarD anD mary lorD FounDation – impact oF pHilantHropy

6-7 improVinG HealtH oF coral reeFs

orpHaneD BeluGa calF

8-9 WeirD & WonDerFul Donation

WHy planneD GiVinG

strateGic plan

10-11 2017 accomplisHments & partnersHips

12-13 cominG in 2018 BoarD oF trustees & trustees emeritus

14-15 presiDent’s council & senior leaDersHip

16-17 2017 Donors

18-19 Donations in-kinD, in-memory & in-Honor

20-21 Financials

2017


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BrinGinG tHe sounD Home:HoW a neW interactiVe exHiBit Will BrinG WaVes oF aWareness to lonG islanD sounD

innovative, inclusive, interactive – that is the best way

to describe the new Discover long island sound exhibit

opening in June 2018.

Designed to highlight long island sound and its inhabitants,

children and adults alike will enjoy playing at a nearly 12

foot long water table while learning how water affects

us – from rainfall to ground saturation and beyond. this

new interactive feature will provide a visual, hands-on

opportunity for kids to roll up their sleeves and splash into

discovery as they work through a series of unique challenges

that demonstrate the importance of a healthy watershed

and long island sound.

the exhibit will house a variety of species native to the

sound, providing guests the opportunity to discover and

touch some animals from our local ecosystem. naturalistic

rocks and flora bring dimension to the trough where species

of crabs, sea stars and urchins live. two additional pools will

house other native creatures including horseshoe crabs,

fish and lobster.

to maximize the fully-immersive experience, guests will

be able to explore the diverse species and habitats, travel

the sound through an interactive map, discover underwater

habitats and more through a variety of touch screen

interactives.


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tHe eDWarD anD mary lorD FounDation proViDes Vital liFe support to Veterinary Hospital

through three grants from the edward and mary lord

Foundation, Mystic Aquarium’s state-of-the-art surgical

suite in the Wiederhold Foundation Veterinary and animal

Health center (VaHc) was brought into full operation.

one grant provided support toward construction and

renovation costs of the VaHc. the other two grants

provided funding for the Aquarium to purchase much-

needed equipment that helps provide world-class care for

marine animals of all sizes.

edward and mary lord were philanthropists from

norwich, connecticut who were passionate about

helping individuals who were less fortunate. they loved

all creatures, great and small. since their passing, the

Foundation is directed by their niece, kathryn lord,

Trustee; their nephew Jeff Lord, Trustee; and Attorney Joel

suisman, trustee. all are fully on board with helping mystic

Aquarium provide the best care for its animals. They are

invested in providing support to organizations focused on

the welfare of people, as well as animals too.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the edward

and mary lord Foundation” said roslyn Gilhuly, senior Vice

President of Development at Mystic Aquarium. “We could

not be successful without the generosity of our donors

who make a real difference in the important work we do

to care for hundreds of marine animals each year. this

new equipment enables our veterinary team to enhance

the medical care we provide to animals on mystic

Aquarium’s campus.”

Mystic Aquarium animal care experts and veterinarians prep

an African penguin for routine radiograph.


it is widely understood that coral reefs are declining due to human

activity like climate change, pollution and overfishing. As societies

grow more disconnected from nature, the human impact on natural

ecosystems may go unchecked.

That is why Mystic Aquarium Research Scientist Dr. Paul Anderson

has launched the Coral Reef Aquarium Fisheries Campaign. This

project encompasses every element of the Aquarium’s mission –

creating alternative options for the trade of aquarium fish, thus

promoting conservation of natural populations; engaging youth

in the science of aquaculture through the program’s home base at

the marine science magnet High school in Groton, ct; and taking

advantage of a controlled environment to examine the breeding

cycle of fish to determine ideal conditions for aquaculture success.

With an overarching goal to conserve the biodiversity and health of

coral reefs, Dr. anderson believes that laboratory breeding of popular

coral reef fish species will help promote a sustainable alternative to

wild-caught fish, thus protecting the natural balance of coral reef

ecosystems in the ocean.

aquarium aquaculture researcHtHat coulD improVe HealtH oF coral reeF enVironments

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Mystic Aquarium Research Scientist Dr. Paul Anderson

Clownfish eggs (above). Royal Gramma (below).

on september 30, a 2-4 week old male beluga whale calf

was found orphaned on a beach in Western cook inlet,

alaska – home to an endangered beluga population.

When the calf was found, there were no other belugas in

sight – an alarming discovery since a calf depends on its

mother for at least the first two years of its life.

under permit by noaa, the calf, which was later named

tyonek, was transported to the alaska sealife center

for care and rehabilitation. animal care experts from

accredited aquariums across the country who have

professional experience working with beluga whales

immediately joined together to assist the center in

providing 24-hour care, ensuring that tyonek had the

very best chance at survival.

Through an almost daily blog post, the Aquarium

documented tyonek’s remarkable progress. every two

weeks since his rescue, Mystic Aquarium sent one

of its beluga trainers to help in the rotation of care

and rehabilitation efforts. As a result of his incredible

journey, Mystic Aquarium used Tyonek’s story as its final

episode in its premier season of Aquarium Rehab – a new

Facebook Watch series that documents the Aquarium’s

real life stories of animal rescue.

“it really puts our mission into action and that mission

is to inspire people to protect our ocean planet through

education, conservation and research,” said carey

richard, supervisor of cetaceans and pinnipeds. “What

better way to do that than to be hands on with an actual

conservation effort of a stranded beluga calf from an

endangered population.”

While tyonek was ultimately deemed non-releasable by

noaa, he will act as an ambassador for all beluga whales

following his rehabilitation when he transfers to his

forever home at seaWorld san antonio.

orpHaneD BeluGa calF requires HanDs-on conserVation eFFort


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HoW a sinGle Donation cHanGeD tHe Face oF an exHiBit

Home to a host of incredibly odd

sea animals, our Weird & Wonderful

exhibit spans more than 1,000 feet

and features unique exhibits designed

to showcase the marvel of each out-

of-this-world species inside.

perhaps the highlight of this exhibit

is the impressive 16-foot long, 2,200

gallon coral tank that was generously

donated by the family of paul levitt.

A collector of home and office

aquariums throughout his life, Levitt

had a love of aquatic animals.

From an office building in Rhode Island

to the Weird & Wonderful exhibit at

the Aquarium, this tank exemplifies

the impact a philanthropic gesture

can have on the bottom line in exhibit

planning. Valued at $75,000, the

tank freed up a significant amount of

funding for the exhibit’s creation all

while providing an exceptional habitat

for the rugged coral, colorful fish and

diverse ecosystem within.


strateGicplan

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as “one ocean, one mission” is brought to life in the coming years, we’re mindful of the hundreds of individuals and organizations that helped us arrive at this exciting threshold, and who will stand by us and share our commitment to protecting our ocean planet in the journey ahead. We’re thankful for their talents, time and invigorating support!

Goal 1 mastery Position Mystic Aquarium as a global leader, practitioner and provider of the “One Ocean, One Mission” concept, with integrated research, education, conservation and exhibit initiatives.

Goal 2 opportunity Increase attendance and memberships through dynamic, year-round exhibits, programs and shows that highlight the “One Ocean, One Mission” concept.

Goal 3 connectiVityConnect with and engage our neighbors, especially in Southeastern New England; the zoo, aquarium and museum community, specifically through active participation in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums; and with our other global partner communities such as Cape Town, South Africa; Singapore; Asia; and Point Lay, Alaska. Goal 4 community Foster an organization and community that embraces and exemplifies diversity, and that provides a welcoming, supportive destination for guests, employees and volunteers. Goal 5 security Develop a robust and sustainable financial platform, which emphasizes (1) growing revenue and strengthening ROI; (2) global fundraising to secure investment in mission programs; and (3) increasing endowment to energize and sustain our long-term vision.

As a nonprofit,

finding and

retaining

sources of

funding can be

challenging.

However, in

promoting

and securing

financial

gifts through

planned

giving, mystic

Aquarium can ultimately change its financial

landscape. In turn, the Aquarium can build a solid

foundation for incoming assets and better foster

donor relationships.

To help develop Mystic Aquarium’s planned giving

strategy, Aquarium board member and certified

financial planner Eric Hogarth is taking the lead on

engaging the Aquarium’s donors in a conversation

that highlights the benefits of planned giving.

through a series of special events, targeted

communications and various touch points, Hogarth

will work with the Aquarium’s team to cultivate

current donors into planned giving prospects.

Can a planned gift to Mystic Aquarium benefit you

in your estate plans? to learn more, contact rosyln

Gilhuly, senior Vice president of Development at

[email protected] or 860.572.5955,

ext. 477.

BoarD memBer takes leaD on planneD GiVinG initiatiVe


eDucation anD conserVation Mystic Aquarium’s formal and informal experiential learning programs are focused on educating and motivating

people of all ages to care for and protect our ocean planet. as the largest informal science education provider in

Connecticut, the Aquarium reaches 100,000 students annually. Hands-on, inquiry-based programs are designed

to address the need for high quality, conservation-focused STEM programming for both formal and informal

audiences. this need is particularly great in high-needs communities and for students with autism and intellectual

disabilities. programs include sea school preschool, summer camp, overnight, and internship experiences as well

as extensive formal programming for grades pre k to adult with a focus on higher education. through experiences

with live animals, citizen science initiatives, field research studies and restoration and protection efforts, our

program participants are poised to become scientifically literate environmental stewards of our ocean planet.

2017 ACCOMPLishMENTs

secured $300,000 in grant revenue to provide conservation programming to over 7,000 students from primarily

underserved communities throughout ct and ri.

Expanded conservation-focused water quality monitoring in Stonington to 14 unique sites, analyzing over 168

samples and engaging over 20,000 individuals through a $25,000 grant from the national Fish and Wildlife

Foundation.

provided 37 underserved youth from the Boys & Girls club of southeastern ct with a summer camp experience

focused on connecting to nature through a $30,000 grant from the national recreation Foundation.

Welcomed over 1,000 visitors to Mystic Aquarium as part of two events for children on the autism spectrum and

their families.

Hosted 516 youth and secured over $170,000 in revenue through our stem and conservation focused summer

camp program - an 8% increase over 2016.

Hosted eight conservation-focused special event days which educated 22,000 visitors on conservation of the

marine environment.

secured $30,000 through the community Foundation of eastern ct to redesign our longest-running grant-

funded school program to be a model unit addressing the next Generation science standards and focused on

conservation of the long island sound.

provided revenue-generating, experiential learning program to six institutes of higher education.

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2017 accomplisHments & partnersHips


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conserVation-FocuseD researcH

Mystic Aquarium’s conservation-focused research program is committed to the conservation of marine

ecosystems, habitats and species. the team continues to:

Develop and test new, non-invasive methods to gather data that can assess the health of marine mammals

in the wild.

assist natural resource managers and policy makers by identifying areas of high biodiversity, worthy of

protection.

Conduct research that promotes sustainable food fisheries, as well as marine ornamental fisheries.

2017 ACCOMPLishMENTs

carried out research that indicated the immune system plays a role in preventing decompression sickness in

marine mammals.

Showed for the first time that hormones can be measured in beluga saliva and feces as a non-invasive method

for monitoring health.

Measured stress hormones in the vaquita as part of the collaborative attempt to learn about and “save the

vaquita” from extinction.

presented beluga whale research to noaa as well as beluga management and policy makers in helping to

determine next steps for recovery of the endangered cook inlet beluga.

Developed a gene expression assay and confirmed beluga skin as a minimally-invasive sample matrix to

capture individual and population-level differences in wild belugas.

Generated the first beluga skin “transcriptome” (all the genes expressed in beluga skin) to be used as health

indicators in wild and aquarium belugas.

Established a marine ornamental aquaculture campaign to promote aquaculture of fish for the aquarium

industry, pet trade and home hobbyist instead of collecting from the wild.

Documented from our research our understanding of the ecological sensitivity of seamount communities to

fisheries policies in international water which was used in discussions at the United Nations.


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2018co

min

Gin

Mystic Aquarium will bring our

mission to life in remarkable ways

throughout 2018, providing guests

with exciting opportunities to

discover the vitality of conservation

first-hand. A renovated sea turtle

exhibit will highlight the plight of

sea turtle species and will become

the new home to hatchlings in

our care. A new touch experience

will offer hands-on opportunities

to discover the importance of the

Long Island Sound. Furthermore,

guests will realize the untapped

power of the ocean through an

exhibit which will demonstrate how

energy from the ocean is converted

into environmentally beneficial

electricity. But perhaps the most

impressive addition will be Jurassic

Giants: A Dinosaur Adventure. Taking

over the Ocean Conservation Center,

this dinosaur trail will feature 12

animatronic dinosaurs that will act

as a “living” example of the reality

of extinction.

BoarD oF trustees

George m. milne, Jr., ph.D. (chairman)Senior Partner, Radius Ventures, LLC

stephen m. coan, ph.D. President & CEO, Sea Research Foundation

tom mosey (Vice chair) President & CEO, Mini Melts, Inc.

steven perrelli (Vice chair) Vice President Sales Center Operations Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, Inc. susette tibus (Vice chair) Owner, Simply Majestic

nicholas p. leone (treasurer) Partner, PJT Partners

christine allaire

peter B. Barr, D.B.a. President, Glenville State College (Retired)

rodney Butler Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Council

attorney carolyn p. kelly Suisman, Shapiro Attorneys-At-Law

trustees ex-oFFicio emeritus


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BoarD oF trustees

Jim calhoun Coach Emeritus, Men’s Basketball, University of Connecticut

attorney peter G. Drakos The Law Office of Peter Drakos, LLC

terry D. Garcia

patrick l. Green, FacHe President & CEO, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital & Westerly Hospital Executive Vice President, Yale New Haven Health

Jack Heflin Owner, Heflin Properties

kevin r. Hennessy State Policy Director, Dominion Resources, Inc.

eric Field Hogarth Partner, Johnson Brunetti

John Holstein Principal & CEO, First H & M Corp.

timothy J. kane CEO, Goodway Technologies Corp.

richard katz, m.D. Griffin Hospital (Retired)

martin king, Jr. Gurnet Consulting

George H. kirby, iii President & CEO, Ocean Power Technologies

Joseph marino CEO, Rite Solutions, Inc

alex marku Owner, A Beautiful Company and Buon Appetito Ristorante

tom marra President & CEO, Symetra Financial Corporation

stephan salem President, Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

tan Hee teck President, Genting Singapore

attorney carolyn p. kelly Suisman, Shapiro Attorneys-At-Law

trustees ex-oFFicio emeritus

attorney Gary Hammersmith (secretary)

Joseph m. cronin, ed.D.

tony roberto

Daniel c. Verdier Cirrus Construction Company, Inc.

senior leaDersHip

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presiDent’s council

Joseph m. cronin, ed.D. (chairman) myles Weisenberg (Vice-chair) Vice President of Development Brandeis University

robert Billington, ed.D. President Blackstone Valley Tourism Council

christopher p. Bruhl President & CEO The Business Council of Fairfield County

Jerry Desmond Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)

scott Ficarra Senior Technology Manager International Gaming Technology

kurt Harrington President Something Fishy, Inc.

Jeff Hubbard Market President KeyBank

eric Janney Attorney Block, Janney & Sisley, LLC

Jason e. kelly Executive Vice President Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

thomas liguori Attorney Cherenzia & Associates

neal manchester Senior Sales Executive The Allied Group

stephen m. coan, ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer

Denise H. armstrong, c.p.a. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

katie cubina Senior Vice President of Mission Programs

roslyn l. Gilhuly Senior Vice President of Development

larry rivarde Senior Vice President of Zoological Operations & Business Development

keith p. sorensen Senior Vice President of Facilities & Capital Projects

senior leaDersHip

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presiDent’s council

Fátima matos, ph.D. Retired alejandro melendez-cooper Director Hispanic Alliance

Geraldine o’shannon robert J. patten First Vice President, Wealth Advisor Morgan Stanley peggy roberts President Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce Jennifer schwindt

tony sheridan President Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut

Bruce t. silverstone Vice President & General Manager Aquarion Water Company

Bob tabor Retired

rob Valenti Vice President & General Manager Valenti Auto Mall

kevin m. Whelan, c.F.a., c.p.a. Senior Vice President Beacon Capital Partners, LLC

andrew Wood Senior Vice President of External Relations

kelly matis Vice President of Education & Conservation

allison D. tuttle, D.V.m. Vice President of Biological Programs

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Donors$500,000 +U.S. Department of Justice

$200,000 - $499,999Connecticut Department of Economic and

Community Development

Dr. and Mrs. George M. Milne

National Science Foundation

$100,000 - $199,999Christina and Paul Allaire

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England

Covanta of Southeastern Connecticut

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Foxwoods Resort Casino

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Thomas and Michelle Marra

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

$50,000 - $99,999Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

Holstein Foundation

Richard M. Katz M.D.

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

Ocean Power Technologies

Geraldine O’Shannon

Resorts World Sentosa

$25,000 - $49,999Anonymous Foundation

Aquarion Water Company

Charles River Laboratories, Inc.

Anonymous Foundation

Peter and Shonah Drakos

The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation

Mrs. Arthur Gossner

Jack and Laurie Heflin

Nicholas and Grace Leone

Alex Marku

National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

SBM Charitable Foundation

The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts

Susette Tibus and Chuck Sneddon

Gurdon B. and Kathy Wattles

$10,000 - $24,999Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Barnes Foundation

Peter and Betsy Barr

Carlin Construction Company, LLC

Carolyn Foundation

Charter Oak Credit Union

Donor tHank youWinston Churchill once said, “We make

a living by what we get, but we make a

life by what we give.”

it is because of you, our devoted

donors, that the Aquarium has a life

that goes beyond the everyday visit

and reaches the greatest depths of our

treasured society.

Whether educating the next

generation of environmental stewards,

implementing groundbreaking

discoveries that revolutionize animal

husbandry, or providing second

chances to stranded animals in need, all

of this would not be possible without

the ongoing support from you, our

most loyal fans, friends and extended

family.

Thank you today – and everyday – for

breathing life into our mission.

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Donors

Chester Kitchings Family Foundation

Dr. and Mrs. Stephen M. Coan

Joseph Cronin, Ed.D

The Dilenschneider Group

Estate of Beverly A. Foss

Frank Loomis Palmer Fund

Ingela M. Gram

Timothy and Annette Kane

Katharine Matthies Foundation

KeyBank Foundation

Fatima Matos and Hans Rollema

Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman

Foundation, Inc.

Thomas and Julie Mosey

Naktenis Family Foundation

Olde Mistick Village

Petit Family Foundation

The Rhode Island Foundation

Smart Family Foundation of New York

Alan and Skye Todd

United Technologies Corporation

Daniel and Melissa Verdier

West Marine

The William T. Morris Foundation

$5,000 - $9,999Allionce Group

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management

Services, Inc.

Wendy Benchley

Richard Ben-Veniste and Donna Grell

Block, Janney & Sisley, LLC

CohnReznick, LLP

Community Foundation of Southeastern

Massachusetts - Jacobs Family Donor

Advised Fund

Day-O-Lite - Steve Weisman

Dime Bank

The Fund for Greater Hartford

Heidenreich Enterprise

John Hancock Financial Services

Johnson Brunetti

George and Kathleen Kirby

Land Rover Guilford

Laura J. Niles Foundation

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

Robert and Jill Patten

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program

Pfizer, Inc. and Connecticut Laboratories

PIMCO Investments LLC

R. S. Gernon Trust

Regan Enterprises

Edward and Carol Sauers

Stifel Goldenthal Frazier Investment Group

StoneRidge Retirement Community

TD Charitable Foundation

United Heathcare Services

Valenti Auto Mall

Webster Bank

The Woman’s Seamen’s Friend Society

of Connecticut

$2,500 - $4,999AIG, Inc.

Asahi / America Inc.

AT&T

Barbara and Vincent Bernardo

Abbey Holstein and Harry K. Boardsen

Bronx Honda

Jim and Pat Calhoun

Pamela Carr and Jay Cortina

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern

Connecticut

Heather Nealon-Champagne and

Andrew Champagne

Chelsea Groton Bank

Josh Davis

Deutsche AM Distributors, Inc.

Financial Benefit Services Corporation

Freeman Retirement Plan Consulting, LLC

Frontier Communications

Jeffrey and Marjorie Geiger

General Dynamics Electric Boat

Gottfried & Somberg Wealth Management

Gary and Pamela Hammersmith

The Henry Foundation

Eric and Megan Hogarth

Import Auto, LTD

Jaguar Land Rover Fairfield

Janet Steinmayer

Michael and Ann Johnson

Kelly Lane Primary School

Microsoft Corporation

Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa

Professional Planning Group

ProShares

Quinlan Enterprises, LLC

Peggy Roberts and Bill Rogers

Savings Institute Bank and Trust

Simex! Iwerks Entertainment

Kevin Steen

Symetra Financial Corporation

TD Bank

Carolyn E. Westerfield

Kevin M. Whelan, CFA CPA

The Williams School

$1,000 - $2,499Altman and Company, LLC

Denise and Alan Armstrong

Kristen and Del-Bourree Bach

Rob and Tory Christian

Citizens Bank

Katie and Luis Cubina

Steven and Marion Dodd

Patricia Evans

First Trust Portfolios

Raymond and Vincentia Fricano

Hylar and Marliese Friedman

Terry D. and Mary Garcia

Elizabeth and David Gates

Michael and Roslyn Gilhuly

Anne and Soll Goldenthal

Graham Capital

William Griffin, IV

Stephen and Lynn Hazard

Hilton Mystic

Eric Janney

John Trumbull Primary School

Brian Kahan

Weeza Knowles

Deborah Kochevar, DVM, PhD

Lattizori Development

Judy and Michael Lawrence

Dylan and Sally Lee

Kelly and Gregg Matis

Shaw and Laura McCutcheon

Richard and Jean Meduski

Lenore Milner

Denis and Britta Nayden

North Stonington Elementary School

George Ouellette and Sandra Wallace

Colleen and Patrick Pate

Michael Probert

Dr. Sam and Mrs. Jeanette Ridgway

Anna and James Rosato

Sherry Sengsouvanna

Keith and Tammy Sorensen

Susan Steiner and John Drew

Alan and June Strunk

Paul Turetzky and Elisse Rosen

Andy and Tara Wood

Adam and Jennifer Wronowski

Laura and Andrew Wyeth

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A Beautiful Company, General Contractors, LLC A Gala AffairAdvantage Personal TrainingAntonio’s Hair DesignAquarion Water CompanyArgia Mystic CruisesArrow Paper Party RentalB.F. Clyde’s Cider MillThe Beer’d Brewing Co. LLCThe BoardwalkBoston Red SoxBradford Renaissance Portraits Corp.Breakwater Stonington HarborBuon AppetitoNick and Camille Burlingham Burnett’s Landscaping, IncCabot Creamery CooperativeCal Ripken, Sr. FoundationJim and Pat Calhoun The Captain Daniel Packer Inne Restaurant and PubCarbon 6Kate Sea Coastal ArtCarriage House of New LondonCarrie Roseman PortraitsCask ‘n KegChampion Sports & AwardsChapter One Fine Food & DrinkBonnie Charette-Mullen

Clean Up Sound and Harbors (CUSH)CMB Creative Group, LLCStephen and Patti Coan Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New EnglandColumbia Aircraft Sales, Inc.Cottrell Brewing Company, LLCThe Course at YaleCourtyard by Marriott Boston BrooklineCourtyard Art Gallery Cove Ledge Beer, Wine & SpiritsCuratedThe Day Publishing CompanyThe Dean HotelDenison Pequotsepos Nature CenterSteven and Marion Dodd Dog Watch CafeEastern Connecticut Symphony OrchestraElizabeth Blair EddyEdward Jones InvestmentsThe Engine RoomEpicure BrewingExotic Driving EventsFields Of Fire Adventure ParkFoggy Harbor and Maple Lane SpiritsFranklin’s General Store

FreshpointGarrett Rhythm & SoundJeffrey and Marjorie Geiger Get Fired UpAnne and Soll Goldenthal Goodway Technologies CorporationErica Lindberg GourdRobert GrahamGreat Neck Country ClubGreater Mystic Chamber of CommerceGrey Sail Brewing Company, LLCHampton Inn & Suites MysticThe Hermitage ClubHeronview StudiosHilton Garden Inn GlastonburyHilton MysticHolland America Cruise LineJonathan HolsteinInn at MysticThe Inn at StoningtonIsland PursuitIvory EllaGeorge JepsenJetBlueJonathan Edwards WineryThe Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts CenterKentford Farm, LLCKevin & Co.

Julie Brusse Suzanne Nieburgs

marie Botsford Lisa Handfield Trudy Nelson

stephanie cramer Charles and Carol Cattanach Alfred and Janet Cramer Kelly and Russell Zierenberg

Jane churchill Orinda Conway

sarah Delano Shirley Brockway David and Catherine Berey Cheryl Tracy-Miller and James Miller Elizabeth Roosa

Graham DixonJennifer Dixon

Helen lichatz Claudette Silberfein

carlos mauricio Bledt Sonia and Alberto Abril Kener AlvaradoGilles, Myriam, Priscilla, François, Aurélien Arras-NobecourtPaulina BeyCarlos Bledt

Marcela BledtZelinda Maria Cristina Bologna Zubikarai Frank and Rose-Emily CaloChristine CarusoMary CeresMaria Constanza GomezEdward and Cynthia DeBruinVeronica DeBruinErika Del Valle CruzMarianne DiGiaroDavid EllisonMaria Teresa Estremadoyro de CubaCarlos GarciaRoland GarganiRegina GodvinDaphne J. HanrahanPatricio HernandezIlona and Michael S. HersheyGregory HuetherAllyson JeromeBrian LaustsenMimi LevyThomas B. and Mary C. LewisGeorgeanne LimbachNelly LondonoJohn D. LuckeyMadison Area YMCAJohn and Eleanor MahoneyMary MellorJoyce and Richard MillerOmar and Sara Montijo BarriosJune and Edward Newsham

Trevor Michael NortonSusan PerezYolanda RizoDamien RogalleEva ShevtsovaNicole ShevtsovaHenry P. SmithMarc SomnoletThe Ted and Diane Ryan Charitable FundHolly TothAnthony TrincoLucyanne VacchianoMaria C. VillegasKerstin and Richard WhiteWillis Family: Doug, Nancy, Jack, Doug Jr. and PeterStanley and Judith WisnewskiBeatriz Juana WroceawskyDenilson Yoshio Meguro

patricia o. newtonOrinda Conway

rachel J. parsonsChristopher and Sharon AdamsFrederic BelangerAmy CuttieJudith DauphinaisKatherine DeWees Electric Boat Corporation - UK TRIDENT Program OfficeNorma GrantHeather and Colin Jenkins

in kinD Donations

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Kramer PortraitsLake of Isles Golf ResortLand Rover GuilfordThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertJohn and Julie Leonard Li’s Bake ShopLux Bond and GreenJanice MarconiMargaritas Mexican RestaurantThe Mark Twain House & MuseumAlex MarkuMaxum IrrigationMBARDan and Jane MeiserThe Misquamicut ClubMohegan Sun CasinoMichael MondelloMunson’s ChocolatesMystic Funeral HomeMystic Market EastMystic Marriott Hotel & SpaMystifiedNarragansett Brewing Company Nautical Gin & Vertical Spirits The New York GiantsNewport Vineyards & WineryNoah’s RestaurantNoank ShipyardOcean Blue Catering

The Ocean House ResortOctagonOlde Mistick VillageOmni New Haven Hotel at YaleOutlook Kitchen Hotel Envoy in BostonOyster ClubRobert and Jill Patten PEAK Event ServicesPetmatePower Posse Productions, LCCThe Preservation Society of Newport CountyThe Providence BruinsQuinebaug KennelsR&B Apparel PlusRail ExplorersThe Real McCoy SpiritsRED 36Renegade Fitness PawcatuckResidence Inn New Bedford / DartmouthRhode Island RentalsRIPE Bar JuiceKevin Rogers and Jaime Lewis Rosanna’s FlowersDonald and Mary Roy Russ Kramer Fine ArtSaybrook Point Inn & SpaJennifer and David Schwindt The Seahorse RestaurantSeaport Marine

Simply MajesticSomething Fishy, Inc. Sperry Tents The Spice and Tea Exchange of MysticThe Spicer MansionSt. Pierre PhotographySticky SituationsStone Acres FarmStonington Pizza PalaceStonington Police Dept.Stonington Seafood Harvesters, Inc.Studio Jeffrey P’anRobert and Catherine Tabor These Guys Brewing Co.Thurston Foods, Inc.Travelers ChampionshipEd TucchioThe Twisted VineTwo Roads Brewing CompanyRobert and Debra Valenti The Valet ConnectionVault Coffee RoastersVineyard VinesVintage Cigar LoungeJames WaymanBriahna WenkeAnnie WildeyTerry WilsonWireless Zone

in kinD Donations

rachel J. parsons continued Jennifer LallyEmily Lebovitz MillerPat and Jessica MartinCarol MorelliEdward ParsonsMatthew and Kathryn ParsonsFrancine SandlerLynn SanfordDawn SchieferdeckerRosemary SebastianMarvin and Roberta SmithBill Stanley and Karen BuckShirley Brockway

mildred stearnsWendi Laurence

Jean stallardJames Feeney

todd sengsouvannaSherri Sengsouvanna

Jacob thompsonAnn DobranskiSusan DobranskiLeffingwell Baptist Church Betty NataroDebora O’Brien

leland youngsJoan Youngs

triButesin Honor oF

eric Janney Barry and Deborah Knapp Charleen and Charles Knapp

Barbara mangold Kelly and John Mangold

sarah and mathew khoury Melissa Khoury

madeline mahoney Megan Mahoney

Genevieve milot Michelle Milot

matthew schneck Katie Wechter Monica Thompson Pharr

Jenna toms Cynthia Toms

allison tuttle Ruth Manire

Batwynn Leah Austin

Douglas and kathleen Bartkowski Sarah Barnes

anne marie Boroughs Julie Beeney

oliver Beermann Elizabeth Lombard

Bruce Bradshaw Martha and John Bradshaw

Brinkley Boudreau Jason Boudreau

stephen m. coan Richard Ben-Veniste and Donna Grell

Julia Doering Patricia Evans

John and Dana Furness Laurie Tobias

laurie and tom Green Barbara Freeman

roy and laurie ivers Laurie Tobias

admissions Donations programs/classes

memberships operating Grants other

auxiliary operations


Financial inFormation DecemBer 31, 2017

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Sea Research Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium Financial Information.***

operatinG reVenue 2017 unconsolidated total $22,053,600

*** Complete audited financial statements are available upon request from Sea Research

Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium

$11, 470,641

$916,390

$2,984,375

$1,314,429

$2,115,219

$1,892,229

$1,360,316


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Sea Research Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium Financial Information.***

operatinG expense 2017 unconsolidated total $21,092,675

administration technology Visitor services

Human resources Development education

Facilities marketing research and Veterinary

exhibits Zoological operations

*** Complete audited financial statements are available upon request from Sea Research

Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Mystic Aquarium

Financial inFormation DecemBer 31, 2017

$3,290,597

$684,341

$2,991,118$1,603,988

$3,102,618

$1,957,327

$3,617,381

$1,895,430

$1,080,120

$520,265

$349,489

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A NNUAL R EPORT 2017 - Mystic Aquarium · 2019. 6. 25. · Beyond the growth in attendance, the Aquarium expanded its online engagement through various social media channels by more