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 12/2021, 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 12/2021, Point Defiance Zoological Society generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ruthann Howell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
David Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Ruth Erwin-Svoboda Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Schemp Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sue Mauermann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Burke Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $57,735 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $115,502 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $633,831 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,655 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $807,068 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $811,224 |
Investment income | $37,648 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$27,051 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,628,889 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $792,290 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,117 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,874 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,091 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,448 |
Payroll taxes | $32,213 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $82,295 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,500 |
Office expenses | $1,847 |
Information technology | $49,711 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $642 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,146 |
Total functional expenses | $1,563,892 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $760,692 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $509,241 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $129,971 |
Accounts receivable, net | $288,120 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,326 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $634 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,257,686 |
Total assets | $10,948,670 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,206 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $83,206 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,706,883 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,158,581 |
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 | $10,948,670 |
Over the last fiscal year, Point Defiance Zoological Society has awarded $714,961 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS | $699,961 |
Nashville, TN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CLOUDED LEOPARD CONSORTIUM | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Point Defiance Zoological Society has recieved totaling $561,666.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Helen Mull Foundation Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $367,384 |
Woodland Park Zoological Society Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $80,113 |
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT, OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $54,498 |
Defalco Family Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: 2ND YR OF 5 YRS,$100,000 PLEDGE | $20,000 |
Nashville Zoo Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLOUDED LEOPARD | $10,000 |
William Kilworth Charitable Trust Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $975,443 |
Earnings | $166,506 |
Other Expense | $29,643 |
Ending Balance | $1,112,306 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas Seattle, WA | $62,591,830 | $40,153,392 |
Seward Association For The Advancement Of Marine Science Seward, AK | $42,099,070 | $9,855,278 |
Oregon Zoo Foundation Portland, OR | $18,846,642 | $10,046,812 |
Xerces Society Inc Portland, OR | $10,419,262 | $6,129,412 |
Point Defiance Zoological Society Tacoma, WA | $10,948,670 | $1,628,889 |
Idaho Zoological Society Boise, ID | $11,954,063 | $1,663,480 |
Foundation For Veterinary Dentistry Meridian, ID | $1,814,792 | $1,004,541 |
Friends Of The Animal Shelter Phoenix, OR | $1,208,272 | $567,755 |
Tautphaus Park Zoological Society Inc Idaho Falls, ID | $735,578 | $521,309 |
Scraps Hope Foundation Spokane, WA | $313,061 | $139,032 |
Discovery Bay Ranch Animal Sanctuary Issaquah, WA | $996,529 | $206,277 |
Fairbanks Animal Shelter Fund Fairbanks, AK | $396,109 | $180,569 |