Wildlife Conservation Society
- Assets
- $1.3b
- Revenue
- $281.1m
- Investments
- $540.3m
- Employees
- 2,263
- Location
- Bronx, NY
- Founding
- 02/1939
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 13-1740011
Organization Overview
Wildlife Conservation Society is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 1939. 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 06/2021, Wildlife Conservation Society employed 2,263 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Conservation 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 06/2021, Wildlife Conservation Society generated $281.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $312.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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, Wildlife Conservation Society has awarded 298 individual grants totaling $48,989,793. 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
THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY (WCS) SAVES WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES WORLDWIDE THROUGH SCIENCE, CONSERVATION ACTION, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRING PEOPLE TO VALUE NATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
GLOBAL CONSERVATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED PRIMARILY BY RESTRICTED GIFTS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, FEDERAL AGENCIES AND OTHER SOURCES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
BRONX ZOO AND NEW YORK AQUARIUM: TOTAL ATTENDANCE AT ALL FIVE WCS FACILITIES WAS 2,328,455. AT THE BRONX ZOO ATTENDANCE TOTALED 1,225,237 AND AT THE NEW YORK AQUARIUM ATTENDANCE TOTALED 316,581. ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED SCHEDULE O.
CITY ZOOS: CENTRAL PARK/PROSPECT PARK AND QUEENS ZOOS; CENTRAL PARK ZOO (CPZ) ATTENDANCE 407,302; PROSPECT PARK ZOO (PPZ) ATTENDANCE 192,697; QUEENS ZOO ATTENDANCE 186,638. ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Cristian Samper President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $1,688,297 |
John G Robinson Evp Conservation Until 1/30/20 | Officer | 40 | $554,070 |
Robert Menzi Evp Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $509,085 |
James J Breheny Evp Director Of Zoos/aquarium | Officer | 40 | $504,035 |
Paula Hayes Evp Chief Of Global Resources | Officer | 40 | $400,391 |
Christopher J Mckenzie SVP General Counsel | Officer | 40 | $388,707 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Stagecoach Digital Consultants | 6/29/21 | $541,425 |
Di Domenico Partners Llp Construction | 6/29/21 | $1,420,195 |
Fgi Corporation Construction | 6/29/21 | $838,850 |
Endangered Species Protection Consultants | 6/29/21 | $2,211,228 |
Turner Construction Construction | 6/29/21 | $22,290,999 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,848,554 |
| Fundraising events | $741,044 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $93,387,297 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $78,773,512 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,190,689 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $178,750,407 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $73,442,904 |
| Investment income | $13,771,728 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $9,122 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,723,676 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$54,359 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,009,688 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $281,057,125 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,653,289 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,196 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $7,363,460 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,755,467 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,314,388 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $143,325,565 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,171,524 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,542,475 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,442,232 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,185,931 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $601,371 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $22,084 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $878,989 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,935,227 |
| Fees for services: Other | $25,472,290 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,137,474 |
| Office expenses | $4,956,487 |
| Information technology | $2,850,870 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,600,367 |
| Travel | $8,926,835 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $214,101 |
| Interest | $5,510,973 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,036,439 |
| Insurance | $4,666,940 |
| All other expenses | $3,320,659 |
| Total functional expenses | $312,580,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $45,397,446 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $26,617,011 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $152,333,489 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $362,772 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,960,907 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,012,272 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $448,826,547 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,593,536 |
| Investments—other securities | $540,279,101 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,318,576 |
| Total assets | $1,266,701,657 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,889,443 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $56,720,122 |
| 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 | $30,000,000 |
| Other liabilities | $222,351,119 |
| Total liabilities | $384,960,684 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $423,847,876 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $457,893,097 |
| 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 | $1,266,701,657 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wildlife Conservation Society has awarded $3,648,547 in support to 31 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Conservation | $525,624 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Conservation | $434,635 |
Falmouth, MA PURPOSE: Conservation | $345,582 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $251,863 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $218,177 |
Lafayette, CO PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $125,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Wildlife Conservation Society has recieved totaling $539,867.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Goatee Foundation T-A Tr Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Gray Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $100,000 |
Shafi Roepers Charitable Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $33,000 |
Elizabeth Q Huntington 44 Ui Trust 13145305 Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $32,782 |
Dudley And Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $27,500 |
Laguntza Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: MAYA BIOSPHERE RESERVE PROJECT | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $396,000,107 |
| Earnings | $126,285,846 |
| Net Contributions | $288,848 |
| Other Expense | $22,529,750 |
| Grants | $384,282 |
| Ending Balance | $499,660,769 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | $1,266,701,657 | $281,057,125 |
New England Aquarium Corporation Boston, MA | $97,527,148 | $52,802,901 |
Zoological Society Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $118,635,708 | $26,529,421 |
Sea Research Foundation Inc Mystic, CT | $52,111,642 | $39,772,478 |
Commonwealth Zoological Corporation Boston, MA | $53,681,720 | $30,082,811 |
Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $75,149,529 | $27,701,336 |
Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $41,190,755 | $10,493,866 |
Norristown Zoological Society Norristown, PA | $59,730,142 | $48,318,242 |
Staten Island Zoological Society Inc Staten Island, NY | $2,458,383 | $3,772,609 |
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society Schnecksville, PA | $4,150,376 | $5,175,034 |
Erie Zoological Society Erie, PA | $15,514,227 | $4,230,714 |
Niagara Aquarium Foundation Inc Niagara Falls, NY | $11,266,843 | $6,014,465 |