Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc
- Assets
- $42.9m
- Revenue
- $11.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 110
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Founding
- 06/1969
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 59-1259270
Organization Overview
Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc, operating under the name Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society, is located in West Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1969. 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 09/2021, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society employed 110 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation 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 09/2021, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society generated $11.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $433,583. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ANIMAL PROGRAMS:THE PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY IS A FULLY ACCREDITED PUBLIC ZOO CARING FOR OVER 500 ANIMALS OF 190 SPECIES, MANY OF WHOM AREENDANGERED. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ZOO IS TO INSPIRE THE OVER 360,000 GUESTS WHO COME TO THE ZOO ANNUALLY TO TAKE ACTION THAT WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THESE SAME SPECIES IN THE WILD. WE DO THIS THROUGH A SERIES OF DAILY ZOOLOGIST TALKS AND WILDLIFE SHOWS. INCLUDED WITHIN THIS PRIMARY FUNCTION IS THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ZOO'S GROUNDS, HABITATS AND A STATE OF THE ART ANIMAL HOSPITAL WHICH PROVIDES BOTH PREVENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE CARE FOR THE ANIMALS WHO MAKE THEIR HOME HERE.
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS:THE ZOO PARTICIPATES IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN THE FIELD THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF MONETARY SUPPORT TO OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH OUR GRANT PROGRAM - THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY'S MADIDI AND ENDAU ROMPIN PROJECTS, AVIAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION INSTITUTE'S SWALLOW TAIL KITE AND SNAIL KITE PROGRAM, AND THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR. OUR STAFF WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE PERDIDO KEY BEACH MOUSE RESTORATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, THE SWALLOW TAIL KITE PROGRAM IN ASSOCIATION WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CORAL MONITORING OFF THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA IN COOPERATION WITH THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE COMMISSION, AS WELL AS OTHER SMALLER PROGRAMS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO OUR MISSION.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:THE PALM BEACH ZOO HAS TRADITIONALLY OFFERED A VARIETY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND IS CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING A RESTRUCTURING IN THIS AREA TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMMING REMAINS CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION OF CONSERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margo Mcknight President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $178,929 |
Kathleen Breland Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $149,699 |
Casey Coy Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $135,578 |
Dr Kathleen Woodie Director Of Animal Wellness | 40 | $102,989 | |
Michele Kessler Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Luis J Fernandez Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $941,005 |
| Fundraising events | $265,530 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,239,288 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,625,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $81,462 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,071,735 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,632,198 |
| Investment income | $293 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$459 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,901 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $398,244 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,121,912 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $79,642 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $538,214 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $321,547 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,589,081 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $90,183 |
| Other employee benefits | $492,009 |
| Payroll taxes | $237,021 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,948 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,605 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $428 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $532,833 |
| Office expenses | $125,618 |
| Information technology | $129,908 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $435,614 |
| Travel | $5,124 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,678 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,793,472 |
| Insurance | $446,421 |
| All other expenses | $222,513 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,058,722 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,971,491 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,228,563 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $59,714 |
| 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 | $574,289 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,428,080 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,510,103 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,088,979 |
| Total assets | $42,861,219 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $835,164 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $819,545 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,449,706 |
| Total liabilities | $4,104,415 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,406,579 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,350,225 |
| 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 | $42,861,219 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc has awarded $79,642 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boulder, CO PURPOSE: FUNDING PATH OF THE PANTHER | $40,000 |
Gainesville, FL PURPOSE: SWALLOW TAIL & SNAIL KITE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Tampa, FL PURPOSE: FUNDING BLACK RAIL SURVEY | $14,642 |
New Bedford, MA PURPOSE: FUNDING JAGUAR SAFE | $5,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ann And Robert Fromer Charitable Foundation Inc Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $32,326 |
| Earnings | $8,072 |
| Ending Balance | $40,398 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Clearwater Marine Aquarium Inc Clearwater, FL | $104,457,878 | $13,268,223 |
East Coast Zoological Society Of Florida Inc Melbourne, FL | $43,939,395 | $22,350,006 |
Birmingham Zoo Inc Birmingham, AL | $47,894,948 | $17,281,079 |
Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $42,861,219 | $11,121,912 |
Naples Zoo Inc Naples, FL | $32,477,972 | $8,812,475 |
Central Florida Zoological Society Inc Lake Monroe, FL | $16,975,010 | $9,363,528 |
Zoo Foundation Inc Gulf Shores, AL | $30,326,200 | $4,932,171 |
Zoo Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL | $27,951,176 | $9,606,049 |
Zooworld Zoological And Botanical Conservatory Inc Panama City Beach, FL | $4,430,029 | $3,262,547 |
Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary Inc Sarasota, FL | $4,171,870 | $1,550,867 |
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve Inc Dahlonega, GA | $376,010 | $306,935 |
Pier Aquarium Inc St Petersburg, FL | $209,132 | $209,953 |