Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc
- Assets
- $89.6m
- Revenue
- $37.3m
- Investments
- $290.5k
- Employees
- 498
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Founding
- 04/1971
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 59-1319010
Organization Overview
Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc, operating under the name Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens, is located in Jacksonville, FL. The organization was established in 1971. 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, Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens employed 498 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens 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, Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens generated $37.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% 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, Jacksonville Zoo And Gardens has awarded 111 individual grants totaling $2,055,564. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS' MISSION IS CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY WITH WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES. OUR VISION IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY ENERGIZED BY A CONNECTION TO NATURE THAT ENRICHES LIVES AND INSPIRES ALL TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR NATIONAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ZOOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL GARDENS FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT. THE JACKSONVILLE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. OPERATES AND MAINTAINS THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS, A 119 ACRE FACILITY ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ZOO & AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION (AZA). 836,829 GUESTS VISITED THE ZOO WITH ITS AWARD WINNING ANIMAL AND BOTANICAL EXHIBITS, AND OVER 100,000 GUESTS ENJOYED SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, IN ADDITION TO THOSE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT THE PARK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tony Vecchio Executive Director (partial Year) | Officer | 40 | $394,042 |
Teresa Kennedy Chief Operating Officer (partial Year) | Officer | 40 | $201,796 |
Jeff Ettling President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $183,687 |
Holly Ellis Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $143,307 |
Nikki Smith Chief Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $123,700 | |
Charles Ged Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dasher Hurst Architects Pa Architectural Services | 9/29/23 | $1,033,495 |
Clean Slate Hospitality Food & Beverage Management Service | 9/29/23 | $719,344 |
The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Grp Inc Consulting Services | 9/29/23 | $472,135 |
Jb Coxwell Contracting Inc Construction Services | 9/29/23 | $465,952 |
Scenario Cockram Usa Inc Construction Services | 9/29/23 | $320,730 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,530,356 |
| Fundraising events | $62,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,423,319 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,468,366 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $83,415 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,484,541 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,395,252 |
| Investment income | $779,137 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $49,214 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,610 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,354,158 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,093,557 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $37,302,218 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $316,229 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $112,394 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $472,097 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $424,887 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,661,056 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $238,138 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,911,558 |
| Payroll taxes | $994,226 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50,940 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,387,158 |
| Advertising and promotion | $301,934 |
| Office expenses | $477,193 |
| Information technology | $272,051 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,099,268 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $6,604 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,302,207 |
| Insurance | $969,587 |
| All other expenses | $56,912 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,367,920 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,664,534 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,440,581 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,423,312 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,178,945 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $341,204 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $828,263 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,459,676 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $290,501 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,084 |
| Total assets | $89,637,100 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,007,999 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,571,630 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,579,629 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $75,614,597 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,442,874 |
| 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 | $89,637,100 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc has awarded $306,229 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA - COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES PURPOSE: ANIMAL BEHAVIOR RESEARCH - $20,000 | $20,000 |
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION GLOBAL INC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT - OKAPI CONSERVATION | $25,000 |
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT - BUKIT SELATAN NATIONAL RHINO PROTECTION UNITS | $48,000 |
SOUTH-EAST ZOO ALLIANCE FOR REPRODUCTION & CONSERVATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT | $20,000 |
SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT - MANATEE RESCUE & REHABILITATION | $15,000 |
FRIENDS OF BONOBOSLOLA YA BONOBO-USA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT - LOLA YA BONOBO SANCTUARY | $23,220 |