John G. Shedd Aquarium

Look Nature in the Eye

aka Shedd Aquarium   |   Chicago, IL   |  www.sheddaquarium.org

Mission

Shedd Aquarium's Vision is a world thriving with aquatic life, sustained by people who love, understand and protect it. Our mission is to spark compassion, curiosity and conservation for the aquatic animal world.

Ruling year info

1932

President and CEO

Bridget C. Coughlin Ph.D.

Main address

1200 S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60605 USA

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EIN

36-2167918

NTEE code info

Zoo, Zoological Society (D50)

Museum & Museum Activities (A50)

Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)

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Programs and results

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Kayak for Conservation

One of our signature programs is Kayak for Conservation. We kicked off the program’s 2020 season on June 17, and in 121 outings, we had 1,077 participants experience and steward the Wild Mile of the Chicago River. These participants helped remove 282 pounds of trash from the river and documented 3,410 wildlife observations for Shedd’s ongoing research. We also had a few community organizations join us for free kayak sessions, namely Student Conservation Association, Imagine Englewood If, and LGBTQ+ Out in Nature. And by implementing a pay-what you can model, we reduced access barriers so that more people could participate in this special program – giving participants the chance to learn about and support the creation of new, high-quality aquatic habitat, study biodiversity, and contribute to scientific studies of the Chicago River led by Shedd researchers.

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How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

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  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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John G. Shedd Aquarium

Board of directors
as of 09/16/2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

David Koo

RoundTable Healthcare Partners

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/16/2022
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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