Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc

Organization Overview

Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc, operating under the name Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society, is located in West Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1969. 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 09/2021, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society employed 110 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palm Beach Zoo And 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 09/2021, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society generated $11.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Society has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $433,583. 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

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

ANIMAL PROGRAMS:THE PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY IS A FULLY ACCREDITED PUBLIC ZOO CARING FOR OVER 500 ANIMALS OF 190 SPECIES, MANY OF WHOM AREENDANGERED. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ZOO IS TO INSPIRE THE OVER 360,000 GUESTS WHO COME TO THE ZOO ANNUALLY TO TAKE ACTION THAT WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THESE SAME SPECIES IN THE WILD. WE DO THIS THROUGH A SERIES OF DAILY ZOOLOGIST TALKS AND WILDLIFE SHOWS. INCLUDED WITHIN THIS PRIMARY FUNCTION IS THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ZOO'S GROUNDS, HABITATS AND A STATE OF THE ART ANIMAL HOSPITAL WHICH PROVIDES BOTH PREVENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE CARE FOR THE ANIMALS WHO MAKE THEIR HOME HERE.


CONSERVATION PROGRAMS:THE ZOO PARTICIPATES IN CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN THE FIELD THAT ALIGN WITH OUR MISSION THROUGH THE PROVISION OF MONETARY SUPPORT TO OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH OUR GRANT PROGRAM - THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUPPORT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY'S MADIDI AND ENDAU ROMPIN PROJECTS, AVIAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION INSTITUTE'S SWALLOW TAIL KITE AND SNAIL KITE PROGRAM, AND THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE CORRIDOR. OUR STAFF WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE PERDIDO KEY BEACH MOUSE RESTORATION PROGRAM THROUGH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, THE SWALLOW TAIL KITE PROGRAM IN ASSOCIATION WITH PALM BEACH COUNTY'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, CORAL MONITORING OFF THE EAST COAST OF FLORIDA IN COOPERATION WITH THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE COMMISSION, AS WELL AS OTHER SMALLER PROGRAMS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO OUR MISSION.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS:THE PALM BEACH ZOO HAS TRADITIONALLY OFFERED A VARIETY OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND IS CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING A RESTRUCTURING IN THIS AREA TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMMING REMAINS CLOSELY ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION OF CONSERVATION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$941,005
Fundraising events$265,530
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,239,288
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,625,912
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $81,462
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,071,735
Total Program Service Revenue$4,632,198
Investment income $293
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$459
Net Income from Fundraising Events $19,901
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $398,244
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,121,912

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc has awarded $79,642 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: FUNDING PATH OF THE PANTHER

$40,000

AVIAN RESEARCH & CONSERVATION INSTITUTE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Gainesville, FL

PURPOSE: SWALLOW TAIL & SNAIL KITE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS

$20,000

WILDLANDS CONSERVATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Tampa, FL

PURPOSE: FUNDING BLACK RAIL SURVEY

$14,642

BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Bedford, MA

PURPOSE: FUNDING JAGUAR SAFE

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Zoological Society Of The Palm Beaches Inc has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$32,326
Earnings$8,072
Ending Balance$40,398

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