Arizona Center For Nature Conservation, operating under the name The Phoenix Zoo, is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1962. 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 06/2022, Phoenix Zoo employed 506 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Phoenix 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 06/2022, Phoenix Zoo generated $47.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 6 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, Phoenix Zoo has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $523,479. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION ADVANCES THE STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS WHILE PROVIDING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND MOTIVATE THEM TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ARIZONA CENTER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION OPERATES THE PHOENIX ZOO, A 126-ACRE ZOOLOGICAL PARK, WITHIN PAPAGO PARK, WITH OVER 3,000 ANIMALS IN EXHIBITIONS, AND PARTICIPATES IN WORLDWIDE SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS. THROUGH ECOSYSTEM EXHIBITION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION, THE ZOO SERVES VISITORS WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE AND MOTIVATE THEM TO CARE FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)WITH A FOCUS ON EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, THE ZOO ALSO CONDUCTS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN AS THEIR PRIMARY AUDIENCE TO EMPHASIZE CARING RELATIONSHIPS, PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND ACTION TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND NATURE IN GENERAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Aguilar Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Baehr Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marty Barrett Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jean C Bingham Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Blaire Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard B Burnham Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Homes & Son Contractors Inc Construction Contractor | 6/29/22 | $2,350,575 |
Laneterralever Llc Marketing Agent | 6/29/22 | $940,701 |
Lukens Company Membership Mailing & Listing Services | 6/29/22 | $777,846 |
Jan-pro Of Phoenix Janitorial Services | 6/29/22 | $400,582 |
Chester's World Enterprises Llc Camel Ride Vendor | 6/29/22 | $394,454 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $198,233 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $11,294,042 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,178,287 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $216,785 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,670,562 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $29,449,268 |
Investment income | $650,992 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $87,737 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,009 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $18,620 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $47,073,859 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $73,815 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,726 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $65,157 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,413,452 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $187,134 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,673,413 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $232,817 |
Other employee benefits | $2,210,064 |
Payroll taxes | $978,134 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,024 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,261 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $33,354 |
Fees for services: Other | $259,035 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,619,231 |
Office expenses | $1,714,458 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,327,635 |
Travel | $47,583 |
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 | $3,221,717 |
Insurance | $389,664 |
All other expenses | $510,732 |
Total functional expenses | $30,538,563 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $32,390,233 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,212,825 |
Accounts receivable, net | $98,879 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $126,452 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $393,338 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,148,726 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,018,805 |
Investments—other securities | $2,380,827 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,216,257 |
Total assets | $88,986,342 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,799,889 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,690,300 |
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 | $8,490,189 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,528,033 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,968,120 |
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 | $88,986,342 |
Over the last fiscal year, Arizona Center For Nature Conservation has awarded $54,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS PURPOSE: AZA SAFE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS PURPOSE: SAFE ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TIGER CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
SOYSAMBU CONSERVANCY USA PURPOSE: LIVESTOCK CONSERVATION/ENCLOSURES | $9,000 |