Program 1 · 8.7% of program spending · $111K in grants $8.7M
Education and outreachsee schedule o for full description
The 990 read · EIN 94-2487469 · CA · Fiscal year 2024
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“To inspire ocean conservation and advocate for the ocean and its wildlife.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $423K Christina Fekeci, 0.3% of spending
- Revenue
- $208.1M 50.7% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $123.5M 81.4% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $814.5M end of 2024
- Savings
- 79.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 658 employees, 1,213 volunteers
01 · Red flags
1 thing to look at.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
high
Professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised
Professional fundraisers raised $198,695 and kept $193,037 (97.2%). The charity received $5,658.
Schedule G Part I, line 2b02 · Where $1 goes · 2024
Of each dollar it spent, 81.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
81.4¢
Programs, $100.5M
5.9¢
Fundraising, $7.3M
12.7¢
Admin, $15.7M
Cost to raise $1
7¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation spent 7¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $105.6M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Program 2 · 14% of program spending · $84K in grants $14.0M
Conservation and sciencesee schedule o for full description
04 · The savings
Net assets: $349.5M to $814.5M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
350
376
371
419
455
462
521
551
624
642
715
815
05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
Christina Fekeci
Chief Development Officer
$423,464
Julie Packard
Vice Chair & Executive Director
$417,615
Bradley Rutherford
Exec VP and Deputy Director
$412,221
Ann Marie Nemanich
Chief Financial Officer
$308,983
Dana Allen-Greil
Chief Marketing Officer
$272,627
Margaret Spring
Chief Conservation & Sci Officer
$265,929
Jennifer Dianto Kemmerly
VP of Global Ocean Conservation
$233,244
Jon Hoech
VP of Animal Care
$231,559
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Frank M Booth Inc | Construction | $7,412,026 |
| Blach Construction Company | Construction | $5,764,401 |
| Service Systems Associates Inc | Retail and culinary service | $4,438,176 |
| Impacts Experience | Advertising | $4,047,976 |
| Power Engineering Construction Co | Construction | $3,139,325 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation CEO make?
Christina Fekeci, Chief Development Officer, received $423,464 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation's $123.5M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation donations go to programs?
Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation reported 81.4% of 2024 spending as programs, 5.9% as fundraising and 12.7% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation have?
Net assets were $814.5M at the end of 2024, about 79.1 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Form 990 (2024)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/monterey-bay-aquarium-foundation/