John G. Shedd Aquarium
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Grants
21
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Total Awarded
$5,810,000
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Years
1979 - 2023
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Categories
Grants
2023 (1 year)
$35,000
The John G. Shedd Aquarium (Shedd) houses 1,500 species of aquatic animals, educates millions of visitors annually, and conducts conservation research locally and globally. Founded in 1930, it was the first inland aquarium in the world. Its mission is to spark compassion, curiosity, and conservation for the aquatic animal world. The Shedd utilizes its collection and programming to create a greater understanding and appreciation of wildlife and environmental stewardship. With this award, the Shedd builds its diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) initiative.
2018 (5 years)
$500,000
The John G. Shedd Aquarium (Shedd) houses 1,500 species of aquatic animals, educates millions of visitors annually, and conducts conservation research locally and globally. Founded in 1930, it was the first inland aquarium in the world and its mission is to spark compassion, curiosity, and conservation for the aquatic animal world. The Shedd utilizes its collection and programming to create a greater understanding and appreciation of wildlife and environmental stewardship. This award recommends renewed general operating support to the John G. Shedd Aquarium.
2013 (5 years)
$500,000
The John G. Shedd Aquarium houses 1,500 species of aquatic animals, educates millions of visitors annually, and conducts conservation research locally and globally. Founded in 1930, it was the first inland aquarium in the world. It features 32,500 varieties of fish, reptiles, amphibians, marine mammals and birds. The Shedd houses over 100 habitats and six permanent exhibits that demonstrate the aquatic diversity of North and South America, Asia, Africa and Australia. More than 2 million people visit each year. More than 13,000 students participate in the aquarium’s educational programs.
2002 (4 years)
$1,000,000
In support of a conservation endowment to advance the Center for Aquatic Conservation (over four years).
2001 (1 year 11 months)
$50,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1993 (3 years)
$75,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1991 (1 year)
$150,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1989 (1 year 1 month)
$1,500,000
To support the Oceanarium Environmental and Conservation Education Center.
1988 (3 years)
$225,000
In support of general operations (over three years).
1986 (1 year 1 month)
$100,000
In support of general operations.
1985 (2 years 1 month)
$500,000
To support an endowment fund or for the capital development fund.
1984 (1 year)
$90,000
In support of general operations (over two years).
1983 (1 year)
$5,000
In support of general operations.
1982 (1 year)
$10,000
In support of general operations.
1981 (1 year)
$20,000
In support of general operations.
1980 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
1979 (1 year)
$25,000
In support of general operations.
