Point Defiance Zoological Society

Organization Overview

Point Defiance Zoological Society is located in Tacoma, WA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Point Defiance Zoological Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Point Defiance 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 12/2022, Point Defiance Zoological Society generated $12.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 7 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 2016, Point Defiance Zoological Society has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $6,048,444. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FOSTERS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM AND OUR COMMUNITY BY (SEE SCHEDULE O) RAISING FUNDS AND GENERATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DONATIONS AND GRANTS SOLICITED BY THE ZOO SOCIETY PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EXHIBIT OPERATIONS, NEW EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION, PUBLICATIONS, EMERGENCY FUNDING AND OTHER PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE ZOO DIRECTOR. IN ADDITION, CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF ENDANGERED SPECIES REPRESENTED IN THE POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM COLLECTION ARE FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND A PORTION OF EVERY MEMBERSHIP FEE. LOCAL PROJECTS IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH AND HUSBANDRY, EXHIBIT ENVIROMENT, ANIMAL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND ANIMAL PROPAGATION. IN-SITE FUNDING SUPPORTS EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PRESERVATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dave Smith
President
$0
Matt Schemp
Vice President
$0
Mark Terry
Secretary
$0
Melissa Powell
Treasurer, 1/1 To 11/30
$0
Jacquelyn Hoflich
Director
$0
Chris Rye
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$49,213
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$11,998,302
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,363
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,047,515
Total Program Service Revenue$512,047
Investment income $177,079
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$21,725
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,714,916

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Point Defiance Zoological Society has awarded $714,961 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS

$699,961

NASHVILLE ZOO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CLOUDED LEOPARD CONSORTIUM

$15,000
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$12,714,916
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