Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo Inc

Organization Overview

Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo Inc, operating under the name Zoo Atlanta, is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2021, Zoo Atlanta employed 417 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoo Atlanta 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 12/2021, Zoo Atlanta generated $33.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 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 2018, Zoo Atlanta has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $141,240. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ZOO ATLANTA'S MISSION IS TO SAVE WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH RESEARCH, CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCES. THE ZOO'S EFFORTS CONNECT PEOPLE TO ANIMALS AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION ACTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE ANIMAL COLLECTION & WORK WITH ENDANGERED SPECIES:ANIMAL HIGHLIGHTS IN 2021 INCLUDED THE ARRIVAL OF A FEMALE SOUTHERN WHITE RHINOCEROS IN OCTOBER 2021. HER MOVE TO ATLANTA WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS' (AZA) WHITE RHINO SPECIES SURVIVAL PLAN (SSP). ADDITIONALLY, ZOO ATLANTA CELEBRATED THE FIRST EVER HATCHING OF AN ENDANGERED LAPPET-FACED VULTURE CHICK IN 2021. THE ZOO ALSO CELEBRATED A MAJOR BIRTHDAY MILESTONE IN 2021 FOR WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA OZZIE. HE PASSED AWAY IN FEBRUARY 2022, AND AT THE AGE OF 61, HE WAS THE WORLD'S OLDEST MALE GORILLA ON RECORD.


ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DIVERSITY EFFORTS:THE ZOO INCORPORATES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS INTO ITS BUSINESS BY REDUCING IMPACT THROUGH POLLUTION PREVENTION, WASTE REDUCTION AND CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES. THE GREEN TEAM MONITORS THE ZOO'S ENVIRONMENTAL EFFORTS AND MAINTAINS A SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE. THE ZOO'S BOARD AND TEAM MEMBERS ARE COMPOSED OF TALENTED INDIVIDUALS FROM VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL, RELIGIOUS, ETHNIC, SOCIO-ECONOMIC, CIVIC AND POLITICAL BACKGROUNDS REFLECTIVE OF THE DIVERSE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM, THE ZOO CONDUCTED BUSINESS WITH 96 MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES IN 2021.


EDUCATION & CONSERVATION:IN 2021, THE ZOO'S PUBLIC, SCHOOL AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS SERVED 632,092 INDIVIDUALS. EDUCATION PROGRAMS CREATE FUN AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCES TO CONNECT ZOO VISITORS WITH WILDLIFE, PROVIDE AND SUPPORT SCIENCE CURRICULA TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE ACTION. THE QUARTERS FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAM DONATES 25 CENTS OF EVERY ZOO ADMISSION TICKET TO CONSERVATION PROJECTS FOR WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES AROUND THE WORLD. THE MABEL DORN REEDER CONSERVATION ENDOWMENT FUND AWARDED FIVE GRANTS TOTALING $49,100 IN 2021.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Dalton Agency
Advertising
$918,391
Gbm - General Building Maintenance Inc
Janitorial Services
$801,012
Hanart Culture Llc
Lantern Festival
$338,007
Proof Of The Pudding By Mgr
Catering
$212,027
Dynamic Security Inc
Loss Prevention Services
$191,098
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$4,493,901
Fundraising events$904,128
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,239,567
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,415,504
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $229,762
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$15,053,100
Total Program Service Revenue$14,953,579
Investment income $163,269
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $161,808
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$178,185
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,352,365
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $33,379,671

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo Inc has awarded $62,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CHARITIES AID FOUNDATIONS - FRIENDS OF TUSK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO HELP WITH ELEPHANTS

$50,000

THE XERCES SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: INVERTEBRATE CONSERVATION FOR BEES & POLLINATORS

$6,000

Decatur, GA

PURPOSE: GIANT OTTER CONSERVATION

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo Inc has recieved totaling $1,792,561.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

$1,500,000
Rich Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIFT

$50,000
Ford Motor Co Fund

Dearborn, MI

PURPOSE: BETTER WORLD

$50,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$37,479
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE

$30,000
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: ANIMAL-RELATED

$26,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$10,543,256
Earnings$1,639,916
Net Contributions$1,607,204
Other Expense$1,303,766
Ending Balance$12,486,610

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