American Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Inc

Organization Overview

American Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Inc, operating under the name Association Of Zoos & Aquariums, is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (D03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Association Of Zoos & Aquariums employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of Zoos & Aquariums 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, Association Of Zoos & Aquariums generated $13.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Association Of Zoos & Aquariums has awarded 245 individual grants totaling $8,864,064. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

CONSERVATION EDUCATION: AZA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO AZA MEMBERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ZOO AND AQUARIUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF WILDLIFE. AZA PROVIDES ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH ON SITE AND ONLINE AND THROUGH CONFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, NEWSLETTERS, ETC. OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EXCHANGE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON A RANGE OF TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE ZOO AND AQUARIUM COMMUNITY.


PUBLIC EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION: AZA PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC, MEDIA, ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS REGARDING AZA PROGRAMS. MONITORS INDUSTRY NEWS. AZA PROVIDES EXCHANGE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION THROUGH PUBLICATIONS (NEWSLETTER TO MEMBERS, DIRECTORY, BROCHURES, PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITE).


CONSERVATION & SCIENCE: AZA FACILITATES, SUPPORTS, PROMOTES AND COORDINATES COOPERATIVE ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION AND SCIENTIFIC INITIATIVES OF AZA MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS FOR CONSERVATION THROUGH THE CONSERVATION GRANTS FUND.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Ketchum
Consultant - Public Relations Services
$283,558
Delcor
Consultant - It
$179,526
Elizabeth Anne Firchau
Consultant - Fl Coral Rescue
$130,000
Markey's Audio Visual Inc
Virtual Conferences
$124,250
Masterprint
Printing Services
$106,401
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,800,905
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,657,839
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $89,794
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,458,744
Total Program Service Revenue$6,750,987
Investment income $385,457
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,479
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $545,879
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,146,071

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Inc has awarded $1,361,946 in support to 39 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: POPULATION MANAGEMENT CENTER

$374,366

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: RMC & CONSERVATION PROJECTS

$160,081

THE FLORIDA AQUARIUM

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Tampa, FL

PURPOSE: FCNN GRANT, P4P, CONSERVATION PROJECTS & FL BROODSTOCK CORAL HOLDING

$114,205

NORTH CAROLINA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

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Asheboro, NC

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS

$50,000

WOODLAND PARK ZOOL SOCIETY

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Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION PROJECTS

$49,410

TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM

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Corpus Christi, TX

PURPOSE: SEA TURTLE RESCUE

$44,514
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that American Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Inc has recieved totaling $159,913.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$99,615
Sea Research Foundation Inc

Mystic, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$28,209
Detroit Zoological Society

Royal Oak, MI

PURPOSE: Conservation Support

$20,000
Akron Zoological Park

Akron, OH

PURPOSE: HURRICANE RELIEF FOR AZA FACILITIES

$6,000
Zoological Society Of San Diego

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT FOR SEA TURTLES

$6,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$89
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Endowment Analysis

Earnings$76,075
Net Contributions$1,569,500
Ending Balance$1,645,575

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