Delaware Zoological Society Inc

Organization Overview

Delaware Zoological Society Inc is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Delaware Zoological Society Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware Zoological Society Inc 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, Delaware Zoological Society Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $905.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE BRANDYWINE ZOO IN WILMINGTON, DE

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CONSERVATION GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S MISSION TO PROTECT SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS IN DELAWARE AND AROUND THE WORLD.


VISITOR SERVICES, INCLUDING ADMISSIONS TO THE ZOO, GIFT SHOP AND FOOD CONCESSION. 2021 SAW A RESOUNDING REBOUND FROM 2020. WE GREETED A TOTAL OF 55,462 GUESTS WHICH IS THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE TOTAL WE'VE WELCOMED SINCE 2016. WE INTRODUCED A NEW EVENING SERIES (SIP AND STROLL) WHICH FAR EXCEEDED OUR PROJECTIONS. OUR MAJOR CHILDREN'S EVENTS (BOO AT THE ZOO AND PICTURES WITH SANTA) ALSO REACHED THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE TOTALS IN YEARS. GIFT SHOP AND CONCESSION SALES ALSO EXCEEDED PROJECTIONS. A NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFER INTRODUCED IN LATE 2021 (4 FREE GUEST PASSES TO THE DELAWARE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM WITH A NEW OR RENEWING HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP) HELPED TAKE US TO 931 MEMBERSHIPS (THE HIGHEST TOTAL WE'VE SEEN SINCE 2015).


COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS. 2021 ALSO SAW A REBOUND IN MANY OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS. COVID-RELATED RESTRICTIONS WERE STILL IN PLACE IN 2021 FOR MANY OF OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, BUT WE WERE STILL ABLE TO RUN 16 CAMPS (171 CAMPERS), 33 EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS (113 GUESTS), AND 17 SCOUT PROGRAMS (349 ATTENDEES). OUR VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS REMAINED STRONG - 82 VIRTUAL ZOO PROGRAMS REACHING 7,356 GUESTS. OUR TRAVELING ZOO ALSO HAD A NICE BOUNCE BACK. WE WERE ABLE TO SCHEDULE 20 PROGRAMS, REACHING 1,896 KIDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Shafer
Executive Director
$61,200
Arlene Reppa
President
$0
Gabe Baldini
Treasurer
$0
Sarah Cole
Secretary
$0
Serena Wilson-Archie
Vice President
$0
Kevin Brandt
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$70,377
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $111,948
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$576,571
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$758,896
Total Program Service Revenue$357,912
Investment income $97
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $8,737
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $72,399
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,198,041

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Delaware Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $53,020.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Laffey-Mchugh Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
Delaware Curative Workshop Inc

Greenville, DE

PURPOSE: GOODWORKS/CHARITY

$18,125
Wsfs Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS (ART, COMMUNITY CENTERS, GREEN SPACES)

$3,334
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$3,100
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$1,000
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

$1,000
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