Dallas Zoological Society is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dallas Zoological 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 09/2023, Dallas Zoological Society generated $10.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Dallas Zoological Society has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $11,079,527. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES - DALLAS ZOO EXPENDITURES RELATED TO MAINTAINING 21,209 MEMBERSHIPS.
MARKETING EXPENDITURES TO SUPPORT THE DALLAS ZOO.
DALLAS ZOO GENERAL SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY INCLUDES SUPPORT OF SPECIFIC ZOO PROJECTS AND GRANTS TO DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT, INC. FOR SUPPORT OF ZOO OPERATIONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lois Finkelman Immediate Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Dawn Moore Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Rodolfo Rodriguez Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lane Britain Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Justin Shipley General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kevin R Hanrahan Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Good Fulton & Farrell Architect & Engineering Services | 9/29/23 | $564,909 |
Firehouse Ltd Media Services | 9/29/23 | $366,018 |
Ssa Group Event Catering Services | 9/29/23 | $163,293 |
Fauxcades Inc Event Decoration Set Up & Rentals | 9/29/23 | $177,114 |
Clr Design Build Services | 9/29/23 | $115,495 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,231,033 |
| Fundraising events | $1,151,878 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,038,154 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,404,522 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,421,065 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $729,629 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $36,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$320,508 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,500 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,009,412 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,019,322 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $46,387 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $337,493 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,524 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,866,662 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,917 |
| Other employee benefits | $209,175 |
| Payroll taxes | $164,480 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,356 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $50,589 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $414,922 |
| Advertising and promotion | $641,961 |
| Office expenses | $290,920 |
| Information technology | $128,581 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $16,827 |
| Travel | $4,609 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $26,335 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $101,091 |
| Insurance | $136,402 |
| All other expenses | $27,065 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,482,558 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,842,974 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,796,848 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $56,307 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $105,631 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $76,942 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $131,872 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,200,504 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $445,955 |
| Total assets | $29,657,033 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $355,248 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,004,427 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $823,726 |
| Total liabilities | $3,183,401 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,954,472 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,519,160 |
| 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 | $29,657,033 |
Over the last fiscal year, Dallas Zoological Society has awarded $2,019,322 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT INC PURPOSE: ZOO OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $1,964,322 |
ELEPHANT HAVENS WILDLIFE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION SUPPORT | $20,000 |
GORILLA REHABILITATION & CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,000 |