The Maryland Zoological Society Inc

Organization Overview

The Maryland Zoological Society Inc, operating under the name The Maryland Zoo In Baltimore, is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 1974. 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, Maryland Zoo In Baltimore employed 236 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland Zoo In Baltimore 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, Maryland Zoo In Baltimore generated $21.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER EMPATHY AND SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

VISITOR SERVICES: PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OVER 395,000 GUESTS ANNUALLY. SERVICES INCLUDE TICKET AND MEMBERSHIP SALES, SHUTTLE SERVICE, CAROUSEL AND TRAIN RIDES AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING GIRAFFE FEEDING AND PENGUIN ENCOUNTERS. THE ZOO ALSO PROVIDES SECURITY AND FIRST AID. ZOO PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE AN ANNUAL REPORT, MONTHLY E-MAIL UPDATES, AND SEMI-ANNUAL MAGAZINE, ZOOGRAM. THE ZOO MAINTAINS PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING PROGRAMS (INCLUDING WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA) TO INFORM VISITORS OF ZOO NEWS AND SUPPORT POSITIVE GUEST EXPERIENCES.


FLORA AND FAUNA: ZOO STAFF PROVIDE DAILY CARE FOR OVER 1,518 ANIMALS FROM ROUTINE HUSBANDRY PROCEDURES, I.E. CARE AND FEEDING, TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT, SPECIAL ASSISTANCE WITH BREEDING AND BIRTHS. ZOO ANIMAL, HORTICULTURE, MAINTENANCE AND EXHIBIT STAFF PROVIDE UPKEEP TO EXHIBIT AREAS, AS WELL AS GARDENS AND FAUNA FOUND ELSEWHERE ON ZOO GROUNDS.


EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: THE ZOO OFFERS A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, BOTH ON AND OFF ZOO GROUNDS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE STATIONED THROUGHOUT THE ZOO DAILY TO TEACH GUESTS ABOUT WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION THROUGH STATIONS, SCRIPTED TALKS, EXHIBIT INTERPRETATION, AND HANDLING ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. THE ZOO MOBILE OUTREACH PROGRAM TAKES THE ZOO TO CLASSROOMS, SENIOR CENTERS AND OTHER FACILITIES ALL OVER THE STATE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$566,717
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,711,787
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,642,818
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $61,594
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,921,322
Total Program Service Revenue$6,979,438
Investment income $1,145
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $171,447
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$306,049
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $21,851,255

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that The Maryland Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $302,853.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kahlert Foundation Inc

Sykesville, MD

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MARYLAND ZOO IN BALTIMORE'S TEEN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

$40,000
Baltimore Community Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND VARIOUS PROJECTS

$34,141
Howard County Arts Council

Ellicott City, MD

PURPOSE: OUTREACH HOWARD AND BALTIMORE CITY ARTS AND CULTURAL GRANT.

$31,623
Henry And Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation

Baltimore, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
$21,900
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$20,325
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$194,169
Earnings$53,856
Ending Balance$248,025

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