Zoological Society Of San Diego
- Assets
- $905.8m
- Revenue
- $355.5m
- Investments
- $90.9m
- Employees
- 4,309
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 04/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-1648219
Organization Overview
Zoological Society Of San Diego, operating under the name San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1942. 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 12/2021, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employed 4,309 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance 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, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance generated $355.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $305.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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 2014, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has awarded 177 individual grants totaling $6,545,346. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN INTERNATIONAL, NONPROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH TWO FRONT DOORS: THE SAN DIEGO ZOO AND THE SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK, WE INTEGRATE WILDLIFE HEALTH AND CARE, SCIENCE, AND EDUCATION TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS AN INTERNATIONAL NONPROFIT CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES TWO WORLD-CLASS PARKS, THE SAN DIEGO ZOO AND THE SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK, AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH PLANTS AND ANIMALS, DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR NATURE, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE SAFEGUARDING OF WILDLIFE EVERYWHERE BY BECOMING WILDLIFE ALLIES. WITH A FOCUS ON GLOBAL HEALTH AND THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF HUMAN, WILDLIFE AND HABITAT HEALTH, SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE AIMS TO DRIVE GREATER CONSERVATION OUTCOMES, INCLUDING IMPROVING BIODIVERSITY AND DEVELOPING STRONG ECOSYSTEMS. SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE COLLABORATES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN FIELD PROJECTS WORLDWIDE, TO INNOVATE AND IMPLEMENT FULL-SPECTRUM CONSERVATION STRATEGIES. THIS SYNERGY BETWEEN WORK AT HOME AND IN THE FIELD INSPIRES AND CATALYZES CONSERVATION ACTION ON BEHALF OF WILDLIFE IN UNPARALLELED WAYS AND HELPS CREATE A WORLD WHERE ALL LIFE THRIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Baribault President/ceo | Officer | 50 | $976,568 |
Shawn Dixon Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 50 | $570,010 |
David Franco Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $500,735 |
David Gillig Chief Philanthropy Officer | Officer | 50 | $399,496 |
Dwight Scott Executive Director, San Diego Zoo | Officer | 50 | $375,923 |
Lisa Peterson Executive Director, Safari Park | Officer | 50 | $356,832 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Burner Sheet Metal Llc Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $963,178 |
Variance Collective Llc Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $1,344,272 |
Scott Fence Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $1,113,457 |
Legacy Rock And Waterscapes Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $642,765 |
Paul Woods Construction Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $592,792 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,589,366 |
| Fundraising events | $573,439 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $32,645,163 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,387,538 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,972,244 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $79,195,506 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $232,440,107 |
| Investment income | $4,563,190 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $357,069 |
| Net Rental Income | $41,937 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,910,751 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$246,755 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $22,370,376 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $355,513,327 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,799,890 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,321,070 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,383,812 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,799,756 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $105,461,573 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,251,705 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,700,722 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,704,242 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,097,582 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $404,491 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $243,045 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,130 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $490,080 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,087,163 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,083,405 |
| Office expenses | $4,015,457 |
| Information technology | $4,326,306 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,385,879 |
| Travel | $470,139 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $590,087 |
| Interest | $1,033,316 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,441,772 |
| Insurance | $2,540,153 |
| All other expenses | $7,478,559 |
| Total functional expenses | $305,470,482 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $353,225 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $166,918,004 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $34,403,540 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,440,656 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,360,498 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,130,984 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $350,255,265 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $180,502,000 |
| Investments—other securities | $90,895,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $63,558,712 |
| Total assets | $905,817,884 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,218,044 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $30,293,506 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $33,549,404 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $24,185,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $78,248,767 |
| Total liabilities | $214,494,721 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $437,972,908 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $253,350,255 |
| 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 | $905,817,884 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of San Diego has awarded $1,769,060 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR BLACK RHINO TRANSLOCATION AND FOR GIRAFFE AND LEOPARD PROJECT | $644,967 |
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SSP WILDLIFE CARE | $510,000 |
Bozeman, MT PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FOR POLAR BEARS | $145,000 |
La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FOR NORTHERN WHITE RHINOCERES | $118,794 |
Davis, CA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR PATHOLOGY RESIDENT RESEARCH FOR WILDLIFE DISEASE INVESTIGATIONS SUCH AS MUSKRATS AND THE AMERICAN BLACK BEAR | $59,630 |
Apple Valley, MN PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR IUCN, CPSG, AND SSC | $42,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Zoological Society Of San Diego has recieved totaling $70,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Favrot Fund Houston, TX PURPOSE: THE SAN DIEGO ZOO GLOBAL HAS TWO MISSIONS: (1) TO FEATURE WILDLIFE IN ITS NATIVE HABITAT AT THE ZOO AND SAFARI PARK; AND (2) TO CONSERVE WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD THROUGH THE STUDY OF THE DECLINING MOJAVE DESERT TORTOISE AND BRING THE POPULATION BACK TO HISTORIC LEVELS WITH WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH AND ASSISTANCE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE PACIFIC POCKET MOUSE (ALMOST EXTINCT) IN ITS HABITAT ON THE COAST OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. | $40,000 |
The Rice Family Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: GIRLS IN SCIENCE PROGRAM | $15,000 |
The Rice Family Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABILITY CAMPAIGN | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $225,557,000 |
| Earnings | $31,904,000 |
| Net Contributions | $6,245,000 |
| Other Expense | $4,121,000 |
| Ending Balance | $259,585,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Zoological Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $905,817,884 | $355,513,327 |
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Moss Landing, CA | $209,352,150 | $66,112,975 |
Aquarium Of The Pacific Long Beach, CA | $85,954,795 | $24,331,519 |
Arizona Center For Nature Conservation Phoenix, AZ | $65,406,679 | $29,672,738 |
San Francisco Zoological Society San Francisco, CA | $23,753,003 | $36,024,993 |
Conservation Society Of California Oakland, CA | $98,080,937 | $22,540,665 |
Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation Fresno, CA | $132,867,150 | $52,134,846 |
Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $40,270,576 | $18,277,956 |
Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc Newport, OR | $48,052,002 | $16,429,682 |
Sacramento Zoological Society Sacramento, CA | $22,939,033 | $14,099,663 |
Safari Learning Center Inc Las Vegas, NV | $0 | $10,459 |
Prescott Animal Park Association Prescott, AZ | $681,255 | $1,248,643 |