Zoological Society Of Cincinnati
- Assets
- $270.2m
- Revenue
- $73.1m
- Investments
- $333.1k
- Employees
- 913
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Founding
- 06/1941
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 31-0537171
Organization Overview
Zoological Society Of Cincinnati is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Zoological Society Of Cincinnati employed 913 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoological Society Of Cincinnati is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, Zoological Society Of Cincinnati generated $73.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $54.9m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Zoological Society Of Cincinnati has awarded 61 individual grants totaling $1,142,952. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATING ADVENTURE, CONVEYING KNOWLEDGE, CONSERVING NATURE, SERVING COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WORLD-FAMOUS CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN IS COMMITTED TO INSPIRING VISITORS TO CARE ABOUT WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES. IT WAS VOTED THE #1 BEST ZOO IN A USA TODAY READER POLL AND HAS ALSO RECEIVED RAVE REVIEWS FROM CHILD MAGAZINE, PARENTS MAGAZINE, USA TODAY AND TRIPADVISOR. OVER 1.8 MILLION PEOPLE VISIT THE ZOO'S AWARD-WINNING HABITATS, AND MORE THAN 500 ANIMAL AND 3000 PLANT SPECIES ANNUALLY. THE ZOO, AN ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS (AZA) SINCE 1978, IS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN FOR ITS SUCCESS IN THE PROTECTION AND PROPAGATION OF ENDANGERED ANIMALS AND PLANTS AND ENGAGES IN RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS WORLDWIDE. KNOWN AS THE #GREENESTZOOINAMERICA, THE ZOO IS DOING ITS PART TO CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE CRITICAL TO SAVING WILDLIFE AND ITS HABITATS AND IS COMMITTED TO GREENING ITS DAILY OPERATIONS AND REDUCING ITS IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT WITH RAIN GARDENS, RECYCLED BUILDING MATERIALS, SOLAR PANELS AND MORE. THE CINCINNATI ZOO IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Francie S Hiltz Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Molinsky Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Joseph Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Ragland Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Bonacci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stuart Dornette Legal Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Hgc Construction Co Exhibit Construction | 3/30/18 | $10,136,518 |
Link2protect Security Cameras | 3/30/18 | $251,627 |
Siemens Building Technologies Water Control Technology | 3/30/18 | $178,358 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $13,344,460 |
| Fundraising events | $1,332,237 |
| Related organizations | $1,240,150 |
| Government grants | $7,300,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,896,700 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,828,397 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,113,547 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,311,341 |
| Investment income | $1,538,742 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $697,718 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $63,156 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,987 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $73,083,333 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $282,855 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $342,762 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,581,575 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,226 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $19,478,555 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,461,768 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,544,592 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $55,992 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $90,745 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $184,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $249,266 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,172,071 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,762,898 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $24,513 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,040,981 |
| Insurance | $1,209,476 |
| All other expenses | $372,749 |
| Total functional expenses | $54,883,019 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,348,585 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $581,947 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,630,314 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,863,053 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $368,201 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $146,431,161 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $84,844,143 |
| Investments—other securities | $333,082 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,824,225 |
| Total assets | $270,224,711 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,841,594 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,894,997 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $362,909 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,040,383 |
| Total liabilities | $16,139,883 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $196,615,148 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,469,680 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $270,224,711 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of Cincinnati has awarded $285,820 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FRIENDS OF BONOBOS PURPOSE: ANNUAL CONSERVATION SUPPORT | $10,000 |
GLOBAL CONSERVATION NETWORK PURPOSE: UGANDA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION SUPPORT | $49,500 |
HOUSTON ZOO PURPOSE: ELEPHANT HERPES VIRUS FUNDING | $20,000 |
INTERNATIONAL BIRD RESCUE PURPOSE: IN SIT RESCUE AND REHABILITATION OF WILD NATIVE BIRDS | $8,000 |
INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT DONATION | $15,000 |
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: DESIGNING NEXT PHASE SUMATRAN RHINO SANCTUARY, INDONESIA | $35,320 |