Nashville Zoo Inc
- Assets
- $178.2m
- Revenue
- $47.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 474
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 05/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 62-1411210
Organization Overview
Nashville Zoo Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1990. 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, Nashville Zoo Inc employed 474 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nashville Zoo Inc 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, Nashville Zoo Inc generated $47.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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, Nashville Zoo Inc has awarded 103 individual grants totaling $2,417,400. 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 CONTINUE TO GROW AND PROVIDE A PARK/FACILITY THAT IS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE, INNOVATIVE DESIGN AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION WHILE DELIVERING STRONG EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY VALUE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ZOO: 2023 SAW THE RETURN OF GUEST FAVORITES, ADDITIONAL NEW FEATURES, AND A FEW NEW RECORDS ALONG THE WAY - ALL THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF OUR SUPPORTERS! DINOTREK ROARED BACK FOR ITS SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR FEATURING MORE THAN 20 GIANT, LIFE-SIZE ANIMATRONIC DINOSAURS. BLACK HISTORY TOURS AT MORTON FAMILY CABIN WERE INTRODUCED AT THE ZOO'S HISTORIC HOME AND FARM, OFFERING GUESTS TO LEARN ABOUT THE MORTON FAMILY WHO LIVED AND WORKED AT GRASSMERE FOR DECADES. NASHVILLE ZOO OPENED THE LARGEST KOMODO DRAGON HABITAT IN THE COUNTRY IN JULY AND DONATED $50,000 TO KOMODO DRAGON CONSERVATION. THE HCA HEALTHCARE VETERINARY CENTER WAS AWARDED TOP HONORS FOR THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOO AND AQUARIUMS 2023 FACILITY AWARD. ZOOLUMINATION RETURNED IN NOVEMBER OF 2023 FEATURING MORE THAN 1,000 HAND-MADE, SILK CHINESE LANTERNS WELCOMING MORE THAN 140,000 GUESTS. A NEW KOI POND OFFICIALLY DEBUTED IN AUGUST OF 2023 AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE ZOO'S JUNGLE GYM PLAYGROUND AND FEATURES HAND-LAID TILE WORK, SPECIALIZED SCULPTURES AND HAND-SELECTED JAPANESE KOI FISH. SIPS FOR SPECIES, A BRAND-NEW ADULTS-ONLY EVENT THAT SUPPORTS CONSERVATION, WELCOMED A SOLD-OUT CROWD OF MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE. NASHVILLE ZOO ALSO CELEBRATED RECORD-BREAKING NUMBERS ACROSS THE BOARD IN 2023 INCLUDING 1.4 MILLION IN ATTENDANCE AND 43,529 MEMBERSHIP HOUSEHOLDS.
CONSERVATION: OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS, NASHVILLE ZOO HAS BECOME A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN THE CONSERVATION OF MANY SPECIES DUE TO OUR COMMITMENT TO GLOBAL AND LOCAL CONSERVATION THROUGH RESEARCH, HABITAT PROTECTION, BREEDING PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES. IN 2023, STAFF MEMBERS WORKED TO SAVE, RESEARCH AND BOLSTER POPULATIONS RIGHT HERE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. IN MAY OF 2023, THE ZOO'S ECTOTHERM TEAM SUCCESSFULLY RELEASED 24 EASTERN HELLBENDERS BACK INTO THE WILD AS PART OF THE HEADSTART PROGRAM. THE ZOO HAS BEEN WORKING WITH THIS STATE-ENDANGERED SPECIES FOR OVER TWO DECADES. IN THE SPRING AND SUMMER OF 2023, THE AQUATICS TEAM SURVEYED OVER 400 NASHVILLE CRAYFISH IN MILL CREEK TO CONTINUE TRACKING POPULATION TRENDS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT WATER QUALITY IN THE AREA. DURING ITS SECOND YEAR, THE ZOO'S MOTUS TOWER, A RADIO TELEMETRY SYSTEM, DETECTED MORE THAN 130 BIRDS. THE GOAL OF THIS ONGOING PROJECT IS TO HELP WITH THE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION OF SMALLER MIGRATORY BIRD SPECIES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION. NASHVILLE ZOO LAUNCHED A NEW POLLINATOR PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF BOTH NATIVE AND POLLINATOR SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH GUEST ENGAGEMENT AND CURATION OF POLLINATOR HABITATS ON ZOO GROUNDS. THE ZOO ALSO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE AZA SAFE (SAVING ANIMALS FROM EXTINCTION) NORTH AMERICAN MONARCH PROGRAM AND HAVE BEEN TAGGING MONARCHS FOR MONARCH WATCH'S MIGRATION STUDY. NASHVILLE ZOO CELEBRATED A CONSERVATION MILESTONE WITH THE FIRST-EVER BIRTH OF THREE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED SUMATRAN TIGER CUBS IN OCTOBER OF 2023. OTHER NOTABLE BIRTHS IN 2023 INCLUDED RED RUFFED LEMUR, ELAND, CIVET, CLOUDED LEOPARD, NIGERIAN DWARF GOAT TRIPLETS AND TWO BONTEBOKS. THE ZOO WELCOMED FOUR NEW SPECIES IN 2023 INCLUDING THE AMUR LEOPARD AND EASTERN BLACK-AND-WHITE COLOBUS MONKEY, BOTH SET TO MAKE THEIR DEBUT IN 2024. NASHVILLE ZOO PARTICIPATES IN OVER 70 OF THE AZA'S SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS, WORKING TO MAINTAIN GENETICALLY DIVERSE AND SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATIONS IN HUMAN CARE. BY THE END OF 2023, NASHVILLE ZOO DONATED MORE THAN $800,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT, SUPPLIES AND SKILLS TO CONSERVATION EFFORTS AROUND THE WORLD.
EDUCATION: OVERALL NASHVILLE ZOO SERVED A TOTAL OF 457,955 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IN 2023.WE HAD 39,502 STUDENTS VISIT THE ZOO THROUGH FIELD TRIPS, COMING FROM 36 DIFFERENT COUNTIES.ATTENDANCE FOR TRADITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES:*HOMESCHOOL DAYS SERVED 1,417 STUDENTS IN 2023 BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5-14*ZOOTOTS SERVED 2,275 STUDENTS IN AGES 0-4*SCOUT WORKSHOPS SERVED 603 STUDENTS IN 2023*ZOOVENTURES OUTREACH VIRTUAL PROGRAMS SERVED 23,386 STUDENTS*SUMMER CAMPS SERVED 1,170 STUDENTS IN 2023IN ADDITION TO TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM-BASED PROGRAMMING, OUR INTERPRETIVE STAFF SERVED A TOTAL OF 160,398 GUESTS THROUGH INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ed Goodrich Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5.26 | $0 |
Terry Bruggeman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.54 | $0 |
Samantha Boyd Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.66 | $0 |
Lee Beaman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Clara Belden Director | Trustee | 0.43 | $0 |
Mike Bracken Director | Trustee | 0.16 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
De La Torre Art Design Exhbit Installations | 12/30/23 | $774,585 |
Lamar Texas Limited Partnership Marketing | 12/30/23 | $302,286 |
Wasterscape Backyard Resorts Maintenance/cleanup | 12/30/23 | $298,094 |
Interstate Ac Hv/ac Service | 12/30/23 | $288,322 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,795,466 |
| Fundraising events | $207,106 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,190,308 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,862,712 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $370,169 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $27,055,592 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,381,862 |
| Investment income | $2,063,111 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $78,872 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,152,816 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,481,215 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $47,398,988 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $367,578 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $473,157 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,665,512 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $249,827 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,978,797 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $329,897 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,296,106 |
| Payroll taxes | $925,327 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $93,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $55,192 |
| Fees for services: Other | $390,020 |
| Advertising and promotion | $449,032 |
| Office expenses | $605,063 |
| Information technology | $797,151 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,032,918 |
| Travel | $81,370 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $119,756 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,283,568 |
| Insurance | $320,701 |
| All other expenses | $329,613 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,504,935 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,427,813 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,434,001 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,098,307 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $520,404 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $58,288,450 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $35,300,013 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $57,162,438 |
| Total assets | $178,231,426 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,501,902 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,030,014 |
| 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 | $504,284 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,036,200 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $138,530,704 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $29,664,522 |
| 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 | $178,231,426 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Nashville Zoo Inc has awarded $276,052 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $64,642 |
FRIENDS OF ASA WRIGHT NATURE CENTER PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $53,000 |
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $50,000 |
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $25,000 |
RED PANDA NETWORK PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $15,000 |
SAVE GIRAFFES NOW PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $32,965 |