Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc

Organization Overview

Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 1952. 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, Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc employed 751 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Worth Zoological Association 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 09/2020, Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc generated $32.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.5m during the year ending 09/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $990,659. 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FORT WORTH ZOO IS DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE. THROUGH ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE FORT WORTH ZOO ATTRACTS, MOTIVATES, INSPIRES, AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC IN ORDER TO PROMOTE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, NATIONALLY, AND GLOBALLY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ANIMAL AND CONSERVATION: THE LIVING ANIMAL COLLECTION INCLUDES ALMOST 600 SPECIES AND NEARLY 7,000 INDIVIDUAL SPECIMENS OF MAMMALS, BIRDS, REPTILES, FISH, AMPHIBIANS, AND INVERTEBRATES. ANIMAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE A STATE-OF-THE-ART ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND NUTRITION LAB, ANIMAL COMMISSARY, AND CONSERVATION RESEARCH CENTER. THE ANIMAL STAFF ALSO SUPPORTS NUMEROUS PROJECTS IN TEXAS AND APPROXIMATELY 30 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE.


ADMISSIONS, ATTRACTIONS, AND CONCESSIONS: OVER 1 MILLION GUESTS VISIT THE ZOO EACH YEAR DURING REGULAR OPERATING HOURS. OUR GUESTS TYPICALLY CONSIST OF ALMOST 500,000 ADULTS, 400,000 CHILDREN, 30,000 SENIORS, AND 75,000 TO 90,000 VISITS BY MEMBERS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 75% OF OUR VISITORS COMING FROM THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX. ZOO VISITORS ARE TREATED TO NATURAL HABITAT ANIMAL EXHIBITS, INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES, AND ENTERTAINING ATTRACTIONS.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: APPROXIMATELY 30,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ATTENDED ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING WEEKDAY ZOO SCHOOL, SUMMER ZOO CAMP, ZOO CAREERS CAMP, HOME SCHOOL DAYS, OVERNIGHTS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, TEACHER WORKSHOPS, AND MORE. OVER 100,000 STUDENTS AND CHAPERONES CAME TO THE ZOO ON ORGANIZED FIELD TRIPS. THE ANIMAL OUTREACH PROGRAM REACHED 75,000 INDIVIDUALS IN SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS WITH ITS LIVE ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS.


MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES: THE ZOO HAS MORE THAN 45,000 MEMBERS, WHO RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES INCLUDING ADMISSION TO THE ZOO, FREE PARKING, GIFT SHOP DISCOUNTS, AND ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TO ROAR MAGAZINE, PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND INVITATIONS TO EXHIBIT OPENINGS AND SPECIAL MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Schaefer Advertising Co
Advertising
$1,702,814
Tarrant Construction Services Ltd
Construction
$701,422
Scott Dennett Construction Lc
Construction
$240,931
The Projects Group
Consulting
$187,217
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,714,051
Investment income $624,318
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $500
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$301,386
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $3,606,713
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $32,770,363

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc has awarded $127,800 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION GLOBAL INC

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Jacksonville, FL

PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND OKAPI PROJECT

$100,000

INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000

PROJECT GOLDEN FROGPROYECTO RANA DORADO

Org PageRecipient Profile

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,800
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc has recieved totaling $2,919,575.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Leo Potishman Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$1,000,000
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: VISION2020

$525,000
Alice L Walton Foundation

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: ZOO 2020: A PERFECT VISION ENDOWMENT

$500,000
Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO.

$334,000
The Sophie S Bass Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE TEXAS WILD RENOVATIONS

$100,000
The Perry R Bass Ii Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR THE FORT WORTH ZOO.

$100,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,781,334
Earnings$461,229
Net Contributions$500,000
Other Expense$16,330
Ending Balance$6,726,233

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