Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc
- Assets
- $45.8m
- Revenue
- $15.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 126
- Location
- West Palm Beach, FL
- Founding
- 06/1969
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- 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 09/2023, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society employed 126 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 09/2023, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society generated $15.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.6m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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 2015, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $504,637. 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
2023
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 400 ANIMALS, MANY OF WHOM ARE ENDANGERED AND WHOSE NATIVE TERRITORIES ARE THREATENED. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ZOO IS TO INSPIRE THE ALMOST 400,000 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 CHATS, TRAINING DEMONSTRATIONS AND UP CLOSE ANIMAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE PUBLIC. INCLUDED WITHIN THIS PRIMARY FUNCTION IS THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ZOO'S GROUNDS, GUEST EXPERIENCES, ANIMAL HABITATS AND A STATE OF THE ART ANIMAL HOSPITAL WHICH PROVIDES BOTH PREVENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE CARE FOR THE ANIMALS WHO MAKE THEIR HOME AT THE PALM BEACH ZOO.
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 AS WELL AS HANDS ON CONSERVATION WORK WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT OF AVIAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION INSTITUTE'S SWALLOW TAIL KITE AND SNAIL KITE PROGRAM AND THE BELIZE ZOO & TROPICAL EDUCATION CENTER'S JAGUAR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. OUR STAFF WORKS DIRECTLY IN OUR COMMUNITY IN CONSERVATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING 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, CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING FROG WATCH AND OTHER SMALLER PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT OUR MISSION.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:THE ZOO ROLLED OUT A NEW APPROACH TO EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT AT THE ZOO DURING FY'23, REDEFINING AND RESTRUCTURING OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CREATE CONNECTIONS WITH ALL OUR AUDIENCES. WE PILOTED NEW PROGRAMMING WITH TWO NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS WITH MORE PURPOSEFUL ALIGNMENT OF OUR PROGRAMMING WITH OUR MISSION OF CONSERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michele Kessler Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Luis J Fernandez Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gary E Krieger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Daniel J Comerford III PHD Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ruth Baum Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Maura Ziska Christu Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Randy Gillman Enterprises Llc Holiday Lighting Supplier/installer | 9/29/23 | $117,184 |
A-team Landscape Llc Landscape Management | 9/29/23 | $104,460 |
Creative Edge Parties Of South Fl Llc Catering Services For Annual Gala Fundra | 9/29/23 | $127,664 |
Community Counseling Service Co Llc Fundraising Consulting Services | 9/29/23 | $116,675 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $865,351 |
| Fundraising events | $2,706,808 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,001,682 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,396,911 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $445,792 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,970,752 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,763,816 |
| Investment income | $285,784 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,201 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,189,885 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $599,924 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,445,592 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,820 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $25,980 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $861,684 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $411,980 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,784,146 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $89,335 |
| Other employee benefits | $632,062 |
| Payroll taxes | $337,700 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,690 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,120 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $371 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $736,041 |
| Office expenses | $26,613 |
| Information technology | $174,441 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $734,158 |
| Travel | $70,651 |
| 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 | $1,730,853 |
| Insurance | $670,953 |
| All other expenses | $187,951 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,562,461 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,055,678 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,885,521 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $73,909 |
| 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 | $754,290 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,379,545 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,096,323 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,557,197 |
| Total assets | $45,802,463 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $783,816 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,281,466 |
| 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 | $117,419 |
| Total liabilities | $2,182,701 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,903,923 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,715,839 |
| 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 | $45,802,463 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc has awarded $156,054 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AVIAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION INSTITUTE PURPOSE: SWALLOW TAIL & SNAIL KITE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
HOUSTON ZOO INC PURPOSE: FUNDING OF SOLAR CHARGED GPS-IRIDIUM OSSICONE TAG FOR GIRAFFE | $20,254 |
WILD FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FUNDING PATH OF THE PANTHER | $75,000 |
WILDLANDS CONSERVATION INC PURPOSE: FUNDING BLACK RAIL SURVEY | $14,800 |
ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & - AZA SAFE PURPOSE: SAVING ANIMALS FROM EXTINCTION | $10,000 |
RHODE ISLAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIET - COCKSCOMB JAGUAR RANGER SAFE PROGRAM PURPOSE: COCKSCOMB JAGUAR RANGER SAFE PROGRAM | $5,000 |