Zoological Society Of San Diego
- Assets
- $954.8m
- Revenue
- $411.0m
- Investments
- $111.3m
- Employees
- 4,297
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 04/1942
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employed 4,297 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 12/2023, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance generated $411.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $365.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 9 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 223 individual grants totaling $10,037,812. 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
2023
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:
WILDLIFE CARE AND CONSERVATION: SDZWA IS AN INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WITH TWO FRONT DOORS: THE SAN DIEGO ZOO AND THE SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK. SDZWA IS COMMITTED TO SAVING SPECIES WORLDWIDE BY UNITING OUR EXPERTISE IN WILDLIFE CARE AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE WITH OUR DEDICATION TO INSPIRING PASSION FOR NATURE. CONSERVATION IS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING SDZWA PURSUES AND IT STARTS WITH CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE THROUGH OUR ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INSPIRING AND EDUCATING OUR GUESTS EVERY DAY. BECAUSE WHEN WILDLIFE THRIVES, ALL LIFE THRIVES. SDZWA IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION WORK SUPPORTING EIGHT HUBS LOCATED AROUND THE GLOBE, ACROSS SIX CONTINENTS. WILDLIFE CARE AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE EXPERTISE ANCHORS CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN THESE REGIONS DRIVING GREATER IMPACT FOR WILDLIFE. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH ADMISSIONS, MEMBERSHIPS, DONATIONS, GRANTS, PARTNERS, AND SALES AT BOTH FACILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Baribault President/ceo | Officer | 50 | $1,797,528 |
Shawn Dixon Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 50 | $761,562 |
David Franco Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $714,414 |
David Gillig Chief Philanthropy Officer | Officer | 50 | $588,231 |
Nadine Lamberski Chf. Conservation/wildlife | Officer | 50 | $442,720 |
Wendy Bulger General Counsel | 50 | $429,555 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Legacy Rock And Waterscapes Construction Services | 12/30/23 | $2,010,751 |
Dave Smith Productions Entertainment Provider | 12/30/23 | $1,130,136 |
Whole Trees Llc Construction Services | 12/30/23 | $1,129,845 |
The Shipyard Llc Advertising Services | 12/30/23 | $958,503 |
Arimaw Productions Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $735,743 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,008,712 |
| Fundraising events | $1,308,988 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,643,772 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $44,798,547 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $73,760,019 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $293,818,896 |
| Investment income | $12,906,131 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $532,675 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,163,142 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$655,407 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $25,703,706 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $411,019,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,714,040 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $2,934,984 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,583,089 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,429,477 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $123,832,813 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,105,963 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,703,313 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,549,410 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,131,652 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $546,758 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $418,296 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $23,117 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $537,708 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,106,426 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,453,819 |
| Office expenses | $3,750,419 |
| Information technology | $5,499,895 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,593,369 |
| Travel | $1,295,469 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,328,140 |
| Interest | $943,810 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,738,422 |
| Insurance | $4,437,306 |
| All other expenses | $2,674,926 |
| Total functional expenses | $365,011,304 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $353,698 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $125,006,289 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $31,276,576 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,716,645 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,577,411 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,798,592 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $347,135,393 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $249,043,000 |
| Investments—other securities | $111,258,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $8,809,449 |
| Other assets | $61,827,369 |
| Total assets | $954,802,422 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $48,996,659 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $32,281,373 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $31,224,466 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $22,515,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $30,430,112 |
| Total liabilities | $165,447,610 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $550,062,067 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $239,292,745 |
| 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 | $954,802,422 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of San Diego has awarded $1,657,883 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CARNIVORES LIVELIHOOD AND LANDSCAPES PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR CHEETAHS | $5,750 |
ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS SAN DIEGO CHAPTER PURPOSE: NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY SPONSORS | $6,500 |
ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS PURPOSE: SUPPORT WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING | $25,000 |
AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SSP WILDLIFE CARE | $88,643 |
CENTER FOR PLANT CS INC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR PLANTS | $357,121 |
FIELD PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: SUPPORT TOXICOLOGY AND MOLECULAR RESEARCH | $10,000 |