East Coast Zoological Society Of Florida Inc
- Assets
- $59.7m
- Revenue
- $29.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 337
- Location
- Melbourne, FL
- Founding
- 11/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 59-2496749
Organization Overview
East Coast Zoological Society Of Florida Inc, operating under the name Brevard Zoo, is located in Melbourne, FL. 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 12/2023, Brevard Zoo employed 337 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Brevard Zoo 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 12/2023, Brevard Zoo generated $29.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $19.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 9 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, Brevard Zoo has awarded 38 individual grants totaling $417,328. 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
WE SHARE OUR JOY OF NATURE TO HELP WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ZOO OPERATIONS - PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE ANIMAL EXHIBITS FOR THE ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION OF ZOO VISITORS, AS WELL AS THE COSTS TO MAINTAIN THE ANIMAL COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING THE VETERINARIAN DEPARTMENT.
EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES - COSTS ARE RELATED TO THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE HABITAT AND CONSERVATION OF OUR PLANET'S RESOURCES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES BOTH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Bill Moore President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Julie Harrison VP Governance | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Hope Fisher Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Glenn Young Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Beth Gitlin President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Bill Walders VP Planning | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Health First Health Plans Inc Health Insuranc | 12/30/19 | $650,375 |
Sky Advertisng Advertising | 12/30/19 | $643,675 |
Sysco Food Sevice | 12/30/19 | $256,739 |
Artemis It | 12/30/19 | $176,900 |
American Sealants Sealants | 12/30/19 | $173,263 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $422,940 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,836,316 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,259,256 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,773,397 |
| Investment income | $1,005,667 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $126,901 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $231,336 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $875,011 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $29,271,568 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $72,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $712,193 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $100,984 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,112,958 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,168,642 |
| Payroll taxes | $645,068 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,338 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $85,242 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $13,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,827 |
| Fees for services: Other | $94,937 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,760,849 |
| Office expenses | $296,302 |
| Information technology | $358,930 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $875,971 |
| Travel | $136,326 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $105,044 |
| Interest | $225,162 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,432,331 |
| Insurance | $1,222,385 |
| All other expenses | $352,452 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,797,888 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,626,690 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,335,027 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,760,452 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $666 |
| 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 | $439,066 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,828,212 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,303,312 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,418,865 |
| Total assets | $59,712,290 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,624,940 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,541,596 |
| 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 | $4,640,241 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,806,777 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,240,028 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,665,485 |
| 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 | $59,712,290 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, East Coast Zoological Society Of Florida Inc has awarded $80,250 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $12,000 |
SAVE THE MANATEE CLUB PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $7,000 |
WOMEN FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $61,250 |