Toledo Zoological Society is located in Toledo, OH. The organization was established in 1943. 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 12/2022, Toledo Zoological Society employed 1,391 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Toledo Zoological Society 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 12/2022, Toledo Zoological Society generated $45.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $47.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE INSPIRE OUR GUESTS TO JOIN US IN BEING ADVOCATES FOR WILDLIFE AND CONSERVING THE NATURAL WORLD BY PROVIDING FUN, AWE-INSPIRING, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. BY JOINING US, OTHERS HELP BUILD A MOVEMENT THAT CARES FOR ANIMALS AND CREATES A SHARED SPACE FOR WILDLIFE IN THIS WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE TOLEDO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST COMPLETE ZOOS WITH OVER 18,000 ANIMALS REPRESENTING OVER 700 SPECIES. THE GROUNDS INCLUDE ONE OF THE LARGEST CONCENTRATIONS OF WPA ERA BUILDINGS, FORMAL GARDENS, CONSERVATORY, AND AMPHITHEATRE. THE ZOO IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF MANY CONSERVATIONS EFFORTS WORKING TO PRESERVE ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES. THE ZOO IS ALSO INVOLVED WITH BREEDING ANIMALS THROUGH THE SPECIES SURVIVAL PROGRAM THAT IS HELPING TO ENSURE A FUTURE FOR SOME TRULY AMAZING SPECIES. IN ADDITION TO THESE EFFORTS, THE ZOO RUNS MANY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS THAT INSPIRE THEM TO JOIN THE ZOO IN FOLLOWING THEIR MISSION OF CARING FOR ANIMALS AND CONSERVING THE NATURAL WORLD. ALL PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE ANIMALS, MAINTAIN THE GROUNDS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE PUBLIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leslie Chapman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary Byers Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ebonie Jackson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Hildebrand Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sara Swisher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James A Haudan Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Lathrop Company Inc Construction | 12/30/22 | $7,587,907 |
Tuttle Construction Inc Construction | 12/30/22 | $3,610,309 |
Buehrer Group Architecture Construction | 12/30/22 | $595,141 |
Communica Inc Advertising | 12/30/22 | $1,799,378 |
Bayes Inc Construction | 12/30/22 | $546,028 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,156,098 |
Fundraising events | $624,227 |
Related organizations | $2,521,698 |
Government grants | $18,868,171 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,033,195 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,203,389 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,385,002 |
Investment income | $341,695 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,784 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,059,013 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,259,523 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $45,038,256 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,232,648 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $143,493 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $790,205 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $790,205 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,125,700 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $644,583 |
Other employee benefits | $1,280,489 |
Payroll taxes | $1,613,467 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $196,340 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $53,663 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $347,021 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $19,747 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,021,959 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,758,529 |
Office expenses | $278,950 |
Information technology | $410,454 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,958,015 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $33,604 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,532,315 |
Insurance | $438,096 |
All other expenses | $852,688 |
Total functional expenses | $47,840,992 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $168,418 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,453,363 |
Accounts receivable, net | $562,803 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $865,626 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $721,379 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $148,173,147 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,454,578 |
Total assets | $155,399,314 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,764,399 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,386,563 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
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 | $2,842,130 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $8,993,092 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $145,575,466 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $830,756 |
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 | $155,399,314 |
Over the last fiscal year, Toledo Zoological Society has awarded $9,232,648 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: WILDLIFE GRANT | $43,494 |
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: WILDLIFE GRANT | $12,887 |
THE TOLEDO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $9,176,267 |