Impact Report
Your Support Makes So Much Possible
Highlighting some of our projects and the supporters who make the work we do possible.
Our Donors
The Aquarium of the Pacific relies on the contributions of individuals, foundations, corporations, and government partners to support vital animal care, conservation, and education programs. Thank you for your support.
Credit: Robin Riggs
Thank you to our committed and dedicated board members.
- Ms. Samantha Attwood
- Mr. Mark Bertrand
- Mr. David Cameron
- Ms. Esther Chui Chao
- Ms. Kathleen Eckert
- Mr. Ed Feo, chair
- Mrs. Charlotte Ginsburg
- Ms. Jennifer Hagle, board secretary
- Mr. Russell T. Hill
- Mr. Dan Hopper
- Mr. Josh Jones
- Dr. Peter Kareiva
- Mr. Samuel King
- Ms. Stephanie Leshney
- Mr. Art Levitt
- Ms. Chanwantha Sam Limon
- Mr. Ken McBride
- Mr. Stephen Olson
- Mr. Douglas Otto, vice chairman
- Mr. Mark Paullin
- Mr. Karl Pettijohn
- Mr. Kurt Schulzman
- Mr. Michael Sondermann
- Mr. Thomas Turney
- Dr. Stephanie Wear
- Mr. Stephen Young
as of 2/01/24
Thank you to our committed and dedicated trustees.
- Tino and Martha Bernadett
- Mark Bertrand and Robert Stanton
- Barbara Blackwell
- Steve Bolkovatz
- Norm and Diane Delaterre
- Jason DePetris
- John and Vickie Dupuy
- Carla and Ryan Flynn
- Geof Garth
- Daniel and Felicia Gilboa
- Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg
- Bob Gordon
- Linda Dakin-Grimm and Gary Grimm
- Val and Bob Hoffman
- Alicia Jensen
- Trini and Maria Jimenez
- Daniel Juck
- Suzanne Kelley
- Glen March
- Gary and Cindy Matsumoto
- Jill McCullough
- Rob McNeel and Ron Rulison
- Frank and Margie Newell
- John Penny and Chris Kurimoto
- Dennis Poulsen
- Veronica Quintero
- John and Robin Renfro
- Mary Rooney
- William and Diane Salter
- Jeanne Sleeper
- Daniel and Rebecca Siskin
- Jean Smith
- Ken Walker
- Charles and Maureen Wilmot
- Justin Wong
- Denise Wynn
as of 7/1/2024
The Nautilus Society honors those generous individuals who support the Aquarium of the Pacific through a planned gift. Including the Aquarium in one’s financial planning demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to our institution that provides long-term financial support.
- Dr. Mary Jane Adams
- Anonymous
- The Boberg Family Trust
- The Jeanne M. Brodeur Estate
- H. Donald and Margie E. Brown Family Trust
- Esther S. M. Chui Chao
- The Cohen Family Trust
- Mrs. Becky M. Cool
- Ivolou R. Corston
- Norman and Diane Delaterre
- Laverne E. Fischer
- Janice Harvey Frank
- Vicki Kane and Michael Gaczkowski
- Ron Garret
- Susan Jane Garrison
- Jim and Gail Gray
- Dianne B. Gugel
- Donald and Christine Hafeman
- Nancy Higginson
- William W. Hocke
- Valerie and Bob Hoffman
- Christopher Hogan
- Leslie Holtman
- Shirley Horie
- Donna Howard
- Ghislaine and Warren Iliff
- Sarah Kaleel
- Suzanne Kelley
- The Estate of David H. Kiesling
- R.J. Kurtz
- Bonita Landsberg
- Trish and Don Lange
- Bert Levy
- Barbara Long
- Betty White Ludden
- Louis C. Mirabile Estate
- Kathie Nirschl
- Laura Priess
- Sumner M. Redstone Charitable Foundation
- Michael Radke
- Craig Singer
- The Silveri Family
- Jeanne B. Sleeper
- Shelly Stratton
- Martha Jane Workman
as of 7/1/2024
Supporters of the Aquarium’s key education and conservation programs.
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
- Anonymous (2)
- Appleby Foundation
- Applied Medical
- Attwood-Williams Charitable Foundation
- Bank of America
- Behr Paint Company
- Evalyn M. Bauer Foundation
- The Boeing Company
- Capital Group
- Johnny Carson Foundation
- Confidence Foundation
- Dorrance Family Foundation
- Edison International
- Farmers & Merchants Bank
- Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation
- Girls Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
- Sheila, Dave and Sherry Gold Foundation
- The Henry L. Guenther Foundation
- The Hearst Foundations
- Bess J. Hodges Foundation
- Beverly J. Johnson Foundation
- KLM Foundation
- Lakeside Foundation
- The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation
- Los Angeles Rod and Reel Club Foundation
- Marathon Petroleum Foundation
- The Robert and Lisa Margolis Family Foundation
- Matson
- The Miller Foundation
- John, Antonia & Giovanni Molina
- The Rudolph J. & Daphne A. Munzer Foundation
- National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
- Margie and Frank Newell
- Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation
- Ralph and Hazel Osborn and Lois J. Roork Charitable Trust
- The Reinhold Foundation
- Reynolds Family Foundation
- The Seaver Institute
- Shoreline Yacht Club of Long Beach
- Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
- Ned Solot and Corrin Yep
- U.S. Bank
- Watson Land Company
- Khelly Webb
- Windsong Trust
- The Winnick Family Foundation
- Tommy Wong
- Whitney Young Children’s Foundation
as of 12/31/2023
North Section: $5,000
- Yvonne Bogdanovich and Family
- The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Matching Gift
- Esther S. M. Chui Chao
- Geoffrey C. Garth
- Kelsey, Jessica and Robert Gordon
- Bert Levy
- Gary Y. Matsumoto, Ed.D. and Cindy L. Matsumoto
- In Memory of Jackie Prindle
- Robin and John Renfro
- Tip and Robin Tippett
East Section: $3,500
- The KC Bertrand Family - Gina, Paul, Nick, Noelle
- The Capital Group Companies Charitable Foundation Matching Gift
- Eddie and Lin Chen
- Roxanne Langum Davis
- The Paul J. Duhamel Charitable Fund
- Mary V. Murfey
- Jeanne Bear Sleeper
- Robert and Maureen Watts
Entrance Section: $2,500
- Gina Zanone & Jayne Stabler
- Howard and Nikki Applebaum
- The Joann and Stan Benson Family
- Watson and Sarah Bertrand
- Gary and Denise Blevens
- Cemrock Landscapes
- Norman and Diane Delaterre
- Oliva Delgado and Sage Lema
- In honor of our children and future generations
- Sandy and Dennis Gates
- The Jaqueline M Glass Family
- James Ghormley
- Marilyn and Robert Grove
- John Handcock Family Foundation
- Ed, Evelyn, William and Eleanore Heaney
- Bob and Val Hoffman
- David Huff and Virginia Stover
- Judith L. Jacobus
- Monica Kaxon-Rupp
- Nancy and Ronald Koelling
- Cynthia and David Mirsky
- Kathie Nirschl
- Martin Ortiz
- Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Oyama
- Daniel and Denise Perlstein
- Bud and Linda Piraino
- Derrin Roe + Bertha Cerda
- Erin Russell
- William and Diane Salter
- Lori Sherrill and Karen Conmy
- Arlo and Marci Sorensen
- Richard and Barbara Stratton
West Section: $1,000
- Charles and Cindi Alleman
- Dr. Kim A. Armstrong and Mr. Dana Noble
- In Memory of Norman Howard Bahr
- Don Black and Judy McNulty Black
- Harry and Christina Bannigan Family
- Bruce and Michelle Baral
- Wayne and Ruth Barber
- Michael and Barbara Benjamin-Rubick
- Donna Chinn and Gerry Hanley
- Dr. and Mrs. Michele Del Vicario
- Chris, Juliana, Sasha, Aaron and Sterling Gee
- Dan and Karen Harvey
- Deborah and Robert Hinderliter
- Christine Horvath
- Hudson, Harrison, Ellis and Valentina
- In Memory of Michael Alan Clevenger
- Vicki and Mike Kane
- Hovannes Kechian
- Tracey Kennedy
- Kathleen LeClair
- The Lewis Family
- In Loving Memory of My Mother and My Sister, Jill, from Jeannie
- John McCarty
- Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. McKeown
- Janet, Jesse, Sandy, and Sarah Mentzer
- David and Jean Merrill
- Maurice F. Meysenburg
- Alex and Margie Norman
- Bill and Beverly O’Neill
- John and Lynn Pohlmann
- Alita Rabe
- Robin J. Riggs
- In Memory of Channak Sam and Van Im
- The Scharffenberger Family
- The Shadden Family
- Jeff Spofford
- Loving Memory of Rosa Diaz Sontag From David, Lynn and Nathan Sontag
- Michele Sousa
- Ilse (OMI) Stresemann
- Gerber Taylor
- Debbie Thorpe
- Volunteer Divers
- Bill Waterhouse and Barbara Long
- Khelly Webb
- The Webb Family
- Eric and Renee Weigand
- Leslie Wiberg
- Gary Williams Volunteer Diver
- Patrice Zamenhof
Thank you to our Pacific Circle members for playing a significant role in the Aquarium’s ability to create meaningful and lasting change for our community and ocean.
Ambassador Gifts of $15,000-$24,999
- John and Nancy Edwards Family Foundation
- Susann H. Norton
- Robin and John Renfro
- Temple Family Charitable Foundation*
Fellow Gifts of $10,000-$14,999
- Anonymous (x2)
- Diane Delaterre and Norman Delaterre*
- Gary Grimm and Linda Dakin-Grimm
- Dr. Alan Robb and Dr. Guadalupe Padilla-Robb*
- Virginia Stover and David Huff
- Glenn Suhd
Chairman Gifts of $5,000-$9,999
- Anonymous*
- Silvio and Dawn Chianese
- John and Judy Chrispens
- David C. Comer
- Viktoria Engel Tyer*
- Jacky Glass*
- Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation
- Robert Gordon
- Dean and Wendy Grose
- Ann M. Herring*
- The Kleiner Cohen Foundation
- Joan Knight*
- Christine McDonald
- Stewart Sexton*
- William and Karen Timberlake
Director Gifts of $2,500-$4,999
- Age of Aquariums*
- Steven and Sheri Altieri
- Anonymous*
- Anonymous
- Samuel Antillon and Madison Vicario
- Jennifer and Allen Bagley
- Morgan Barrows and Anthony Pichardo*
- Judith Blevens*
- Eileen and Justin Boseant
- Richard Boucher and Andrea Amram*
- James and Barbara Brownell
- Doug and Beth Buurma
- Daniel and Araceli Camarillo
- Jin and Richard Chon
- Todd and Cory Buchner*
- Donald F. Desfor and Carol Duong*
- Ronald and Susan Duncan
- John and Vickie Dupuy*
- Barbara Ellis*
- Gerard Hanley and Donna Chinn*
- Margaret Merryfield *
- Peter Morin and Katrina Pelto*
- Katherine Moore*
- Simona Morris*
- John Fielder and Donita Van Horik*
- Ryan and Carla Flynn
- Amelia and Paul Garcia
- Rocky and Deborah Gentner*
- Robert and Marilyn Grove
- Sarah Kaleel
- Vicki Kane and Michael Gaczkowski
- Suzanne Kelley
- Todd and Shareen King
- Linda Landes*
- Shahana and Michael Larson
- Daniel and Leanne Levine
- Kayvon Manian
- Cindy L. Matsumoto and Gary Y. Matsumoto, Ed.D.*
- Larry and Susan Maxson*
- Thresa and Dave McMurtrey*
- Kenneth Metzinger
- Rod Nakamoto and Elsie Nakamoto
- Kenny and Soraya Nakamura
- Margie and Frank Newell*
- Dana Noble*
- Michelle Paradise and Meredith Kadlec
- Lyn and John Pohlmann*
- Diana Putz
- Joel and Lilya Reiss
- William and Diane Salter
- Amy Santa Cruz
- Dave Shlemmer*
- James and Sheila Schlee*
- Susan Shultz*
- Ms. Jeanne B. Sleeper*
- Paul and Jamie Sprague
- Thomas and Tina Taylor*
- Lori Tonder
- Scott Sweetow and Lisa Green-Sweetow*
- Ms. Deborah T. Uba and Dr. Grant W. Uba Sr.*
- Robert and Maureen Watts
- Tamara and Chandler White*
- Denise Wynn*
- Laura Yescas and Fabian Yescas, Sr.
President Gifts of $1,500-$2,499
- Anonymous*
- Robert Barackman and Katrina Ray-Barackman
- Mark and Joyce Barnett*
- Michael Barnard and Catherine Kim
- Joseph A. Bartell and Glenda R. Bartell
- Rob Bellevue and Margaret Smith*
- Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Black*
- Elysia Balmania & Family
- Chris Barlow
- Donald and Judy Bogart
- Yvonne M. Bogdanovich
- Phil and Charlene Bosl*
- Bonnie Brae*
- Ronald Burch
- Dr. Carter Butts and Dr. Rachel Martin
- Geoffrey and Chris Bremer
- Jay and Wendy Brooks
- Roderic Buck and Mercy Rodriguez-Buck
- Karen Conmy and Lori Sherrill*
- Jason and Amy Chase
- Harold and Christine Chun
- Herbert and Faythallegra Claude
- Kevin and Jasel Contreras
- Denise Dietz*
- Dr. Charles and Margaret Durnin*
- Don and Gay Durward*
- David and Sheila Eaton*
- Katherine and Kenneth Ellis*
- George and Carrie Fields
- Cecile Fisher and Isaias Castellanos
- Janice Harvey Frank
- Russ and Karen Frerer*
- Michael and Christine Gallagher*
- Gamas Family
- Jason and Simmon Gee
- Jonathan Gordon*
- Greg and Marlene Gosser*
- Mr. Rickey Green
- Timothy and Jennifer Glugosh
- Donald and Christine Hafeman*
- Christina Hall and John Gresham
- Cynthia Hamilton and John Battenfeld
- Darrin Hammer and Danielle Gitthens
- Dr. Carl & Elise Hartman*
- Madeline and Donald Heimark*
- Joseph Herron and Patricia Baird*
- Rodney and Michelle Hill*
- Deborah Hinderliter
- Valerie and Bob Hoffman
- Albert C. Hu and Michele E. Brantner
- Denise Hurst*
- Johnson Family Fund
- Owen Keville and Terri Keville
- Jeanne Kipp and Ronald Kipp*
- Joel R. Kessler*
- Nancy and Ronald Koelling*
- Glen Kraemer/Hirschfeld Kraemer LLP*
- Dr. and Mrs. Micheal A. Kuhn
- Nicholas Lachey
- Bonnie and Hank Landsberg*
- Trish and Don Lange
- Kathleen LeClair and Stephanie Senne
- Michael and Vanessa Lewis
- Patrick and Laura Lewis
- Lily, Lauren, & Jason Lew-Rapai
- Barbara Long and William Waterhouse*
- Jennifer Mahilo
- MAMATALK
- Gary and Gretchen Marlotte
- Margie and Jon Masterson*
- Lisa and Dolly Masui*
- Sheri McClanahan
- Edward and Carol McKeown
- Janet Mentzer
- Cheryl and Arthur Milas*
- Michael K. Nakashoji*
- Tobi I. Neer*
- Emily Owens and Matthew Freedman
- John F. Penny and Christopher Kurimoto
- Nancy Pinckert*
- Barbara A. Pollack and John A. Burkholder*
- Kenneth and Marilyn Prindle
- Arlette Reed*
- Mary C. Rooney*
- Tina and Brian Sarty
- The Shadden Family*
- Kenneth Schlapp and Hiroko Tanji
- Jon Shank and Jonathan Shank
- Silvia and William Spears
- Brandon and Jennifer Spurgeon
- Dr. Preston and Nancy Smith*
- Del and Carole Stagg*
- Charles and Ellen Steinmetz*
- Steven and Marian Stocking*
- Alexandra and Terrence Sullivan**
- Ms. Regina G. Taylor and Mr. Marc A. Mazorow
- Christina and Steve Teubner
- Michael and Pauline Timoney
- Albert F. Thuente*
- John and Judi Uphold*
- Trevor Wong
- Mr. Richard W. Wright and Mr. Jack Wright*
- Leonard and Stephanie Wu
- David and Jeri Vick
- James Vironda*
- Philip and Christine Yamauchi
- Leah C. Young*
*Charter Member
as of 7/1/2024
Thank you to our Corporate Circle members, a distinctive group of business leaders that provide key support to the Aquarium’s numerous conservation and education programs.
- California Resources Corporation
- Epson America, Inc.
- Georg Fischer Piping Systems
- LBS Financial Credit Union
- Pacific Industrial
- TCI Transportation
- Windes
We’re grateful to our corporate sponsors who further our mission and provide memorable opportunities to our visitors and members.
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
- Bank of America
- The Boeing Company
- MemorialCare
- Parkers’ Lighthouse
- SoCal Honda Dealers Association
- U.S. Bank
as of 7/1/24
Thank you to our committed and dedicated volunteer staff in every department that contribute to the Aquarium’s success.
Charter Volunteers
- Barbara Anders
- Diane Blackford
- Dan Dabelstein
- Linda de Ambrosio
- Claudia Harden
- Barbara Hill
- Val Hoffman
- Becky Katzen
- Ken Kurtis
- Caron Laird
- Robin Riggs
- Susan Schwartz
- Betsy Suttle
- Gregory Tashima
- Leah Young
Active Volunteers with over 10,000 hours
- Rod Bush
- Val Hoffman
- Leah Young
- Robin Riggs
- Jim Scott
Active Volunteers with over 5,000 hours
- Deborah Adams
- Deborah Adams
- Barbara Anders
- Dan Dabelstein
- Linda de Ambrosio
- Sandy Hermer
- Barbara Hill
- Becky Katzen
- Ken Kurtis
- John McCarty
- David Merrill
- Tom Murray
- Ellen Norwood
- Denyse Romero
- Bill Seamon
- Betsy Suttle
- Joshua
- Tom Tippett
- Brent Trafton
- Bill Trexel
as of 7/1/2024
Thank You
Our Donors
The Aquarium of the Pacific relies on the contributions of individuals, foundations, corporations, and government partners to support vital animal care, conservation, and education programs. Thank you for your support.