Dallas Zoological Society is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Zoological 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, Dallas Zoological Society generated $10.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Dallas Zoological Society has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $11,079,527. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES - DALLAS ZOO EXPENDITURES RELATED TO MAINTAINING 21,209 MEMBERSHIPS.
MARKETING EXPENDITURES TO SUPPORT THE DALLAS ZOO.
DALLAS ZOO GENERAL SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY INCLUDES SUPPORT OF SPECIFIC ZOO PROJECTS AND GRANTS TO DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR SUPPORT OF ZOO OPERATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lois Finkelman Immediate Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Dawn Moore Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lane Britain Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Justin Shipley General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kevin R Hanrahan Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Good Fulton & Farrell Architect & Engineering Services | 9/29/23 | $564,909 |
Firehouse Ltd Media Services | 9/29/23 | $366,018 |
Ssa Group Event Catering Services | 9/29/23 | $163,293 |
Fauxcades Inc Event Decoration Set Up & Rentals | 9/29/23 | $177,114 |
Clr Design Build Services | 9/29/23 | $115,495 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,231,033 |
Fundraising events | $1,151,878 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,038,154 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,404,522 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,421,065 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $729,629 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $36,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$320,508 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,500 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,009,412 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,019,322 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $46,387 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $337,493 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,524 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,866,662 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,917 |
Other employee benefits | $209,175 |
Payroll taxes | $164,480 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $53,356 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $50,589 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $414,922 |
Advertising and promotion | $641,961 |
Office expenses | $290,920 |
Information technology | $128,581 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,827 |
Travel | $4,609 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,335 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $101,091 |
Insurance | $136,402 |
All other expenses | $27,065 |
Total functional expenses | $9,482,558 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,842,974 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,796,848 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $56,307 |
Accounts receivable, net | $105,631 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $76,942 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $131,872 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,200,504 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $445,955 |
Total assets | $29,657,033 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $355,248 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,004,427 |
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 | $823,726 |
Total liabilities | $3,183,401 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,954,472 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,519,160 |
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 | $29,657,033 |
Over the last fiscal year, Dallas Zoological Society has awarded $2,019,322 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT INC PURPOSE: ZOO OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $1,964,322 |
ELEPHANT HAVENS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT | $20,000 |
GORILLA REHABILITATION & CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,000 |