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Aquarium of the Bay

The Aquarium of the Bay is an aquarium located on the historic San Francisco waterfront at Pier 39.
CCDFI provided $1MM in financing through its COVID-19 Emergency Loan Fund for the Aquarium of the Bay to meet its working capital needs.
20,000+ marine animals & a focus on educating and inspiring climate resilience & global ocean conservation

San Francisco’s Aquarium of the Bay is a public aquarium located on Pier 39 in the historic Fisherman’s Wharf District. Home to over 24,000 diverse aquatic animals, the aquarium has awed millions of visitors for over 20 years.

Clearinghouse CDFI provided a $5.5 million loan for the Aquarium of the Bay to refinance existing debt and fund operations. This includes payroll, animal care, and needed supplies.

Clearinghouse CDFI previously provided $1 million in financing through its COVID-19 Emergency Loan Fund for the aquarium to meet its working capital needs.

Download the flyer: Just Funded – Aquarium of the Bay

20CA-3548

Financing Provided: $5.5 Million Loan
Location: San Francisco, CA
Impact:

The aquarium will use these funds to pay off existing debt and fund operations: payroll, animal care, and acquire needed supplies.

Purpose:

$5.5 Million in Refinancing Helps Strengthen Aquarium Operations Long-Term

Year Funded: 2020

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