Delaware Zoological Society Inc
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $902.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Founding
- 04/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 51-0234751
Organization Overview
Delaware Zoological Society Inc is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Delaware Zoological Society Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware Zoological Society Inc 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, Delaware Zoological Society Inc generated $902.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $746.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE BRANDYWINE ZOO IN WILMINGTON, DE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S MISSION TO PROTECT SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS IN DELAWARE AND AROUND THE WORLD.
VISITOR SERVICES, INCLUDING ADMISSIONS TO THE ZOO, GIFT SHOP AND FOOD CONCESSION EXCEEDED BUDGET REVENUE PROJECTIONS. 2022 WAS ANOTHER STRONG YEAR IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE BRANDYWINE ZOO. WE GREETED A TOTAL OF 50,582 GUESTS. ZOO ATTENDANCE HAS BEEN REBOUNDING AS OUR COMMUNITY MOVES FORWARD OUT OF THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS OF PANDEMIC-RELATED CHALLENGES. IN THE NEARLY THREE YEARS FOLLOWING OUR TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN AND REOPENING IN JUNE 2020, WE HAVE SEEN AN 18% INCREASE IN ZOO VISITORS OVER 2019, AND A 19% INCREASE OVER THE PRE-COVID FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE. OUR RECENTLY INTRODUCED EVENING SERIES (SIP AND STROLL) WELCOMED MORE VISITORS IN 2022 THAN WE SAW IN 2021 (THE INITIAL YEAR OF THE EVENT). OUR ANNUAL GIVING REACHED RECORD NUMBERS IN 2022. WE MOVED OUR POPULAR FALL FUND-RAISING EVENT (BREW AT THE ZOO) FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE THIS PAST YEAR. THE EVENT SOLD-OUT. OUR MAJOR CHILDREN'S EVENTS (BOO AT THE ZOO AND PICTURES WITH SANTA) ALSO REACHED THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE TOTALS IN YEARS. WE INTRODUCED A NEW FALL FUND-RAISING EVENT (SPIRITS AT THE ZOO) WHICH WAS VERY POPULAR. WE INTEND TO CONTINUE THAT EVENT IN 2023. GIFT SHOP AND CONCESSION SALES ALSO EXCEEDED PROJECTIONS. A NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFER INTRODUCED IN LATE 2021 (4 FREE GUEST PASSES TO THE DELAWARE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM WITH A NEW OR RENEWING HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP) HELPED TAKE US TO THE HIGHEST MEMBERSHIPS TOTAL WE'VE SEEN SINCE 2015.
THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S VISION IS TO INSPIRE AWE AND ACTION FOR WILDLIFE AND OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAMMING IS CENTRAL TO THAT VISION. 2022 SAW A RETURN TO TRADITIONAL IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING- BOTH "ON-GROUNDS AND "VISITING". OUR TRAVELING ZOO WAS ONCE AGAIN A VERY POPULAR OFFERING (82 PROGRAMS- 2,819 GUESTS). SUMMER CAMPS WERE CLOSE TO PRE-COVID NUMBERS (19 PROGRAMS WITH 219 CAMPERS). A NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD "ON--GROUNDS" PROGRAM (LITTLE NATURE EXPLORERS) WAS INTRODUCED IN 2022. THE PROGRAM QUICKLY SOLD-OUT. IN FACT, THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EXCEEDED THEIR BUDGETARY REVENUE TOTAL FOR THE REAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Brandt Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Mcglinchey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William Montgomery Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Rothwell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arlene Reppa President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Hughes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $69,371 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $362,682 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $432,053 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $371,047 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,862 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $71,987 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $901,961 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,969 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,375 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $292,231 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,613 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,930 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,865 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,642 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,915 |
| Office expenses | $13,625 |
| Information technology | $2,329 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $25,244 |
| All other expenses | $28,655 |
| Total functional expenses | $746,917 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $695,706 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,171 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,125 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $16,219 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,340 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,057,458 |
| Total assets | $1,790,019 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,403 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $134,096 |
| Other liabilities | $11,578 |
| Total liabilities | $153,077 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $290,295 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,346,647 |
| 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 | $1,790,019 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Aquarium Inc Baltimore, MD | $108,550,637 | $54,816,849 |
Zoological Society Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $126,969,495 | $43,429,637 |
Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $77,472,689 | $27,553,365 |
The Maryland Zoological Society Inc Baltimore, MD | $71,801,166 | $20,547,927 |
Norristown Zoological Society Norristown, PA | $59,315,502 | $11,380,231 |
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society Schnecksville, PA | $4,391,232 | $4,517,305 |
Erie Zoological Society Erie, PA | $14,498,213 | $3,747,139 |
Healthy Kids Running Series Chadds Ford, PA | $523,404 | $2,513,442 |
The Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc Camden, NJ | $2,168,770 | $1,541,434 |
Delaware Zoological Society Inc Wilmington, DE | $1,790,019 | $901,961 |
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc Salisbury, MD | $542,363 | $405,618 |
Zoo Conservation Outreach Group Silver Spring, MD | $977,967 | $256,236 |