Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc
- Assets
- $109.3m
- Revenue
- $32.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 751
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Founding
- 09/1952
- Data as of
- 09/2020
- EIN
- 75-0991727
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Fouraker Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $446,245 |
Megan Deen CFO | Officer | 40 | $211,959 |
Kelley Allred Director Revenue Operations | 40 | $132,375 | |
Tarren Wagener Director Animal Programs | 40 | $114,028 | |
Sondra Wilkie Director Human Resources | 40 | $109,814 | |
David Dena Director Of Finance | 40 | $109,781 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Schaefer Advertising Co Advertising | 9/29/21 | $1,702,814 |
Scott Dennett Construction Lc Construction | 9/29/21 | $240,931 |
The Projects Group Consulting | 9/29/21 | $187,217 |
Tarrant Construction Services Ltd Construction | 9/29/21 | $701,422 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $716,061 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $13,125,073 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $253,452 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,884,902 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,058,846 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $78,587 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $64,078 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $29,728 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,515,178 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,380,755 |
| Office expenses | $225,628 |
| Information technology | $67,262 |
| Royalties | $249,605 |
| Occupancy | $1,952,514 |
| Travel | $77,902 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $564,691 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $696,963 |
| Insurance | $249,554 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $35,543,507 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,000,621 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,192,788 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,796,174 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $69,975 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,360,697 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $979,085 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,139,985 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $109,259,463 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,479,086 |
| Grants payable | $105,505 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,203,111 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,787,702 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $102,471,761 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc has awarded $127,800 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND OKAPI PROJECT | $100,000 |
Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,800 |
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 Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,781,334 |
| Earnings | $461,229 |
| Net Contributions | $500,000 |
| Other Expense | $16,330 |
| Ending Balance | $6,726,233 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc Fort Worth, TX | $109,259,463 | $32,770,363 |
San Antonio Zoological Society Inc San Antonio, TX | $78,015,694 | $61,375,917 |
Texas State Aquarium Association Corpus Christi, TX | $93,087,200 | $38,828,303 |
Valley Zoological Society Chartered May 1968 Brownsville, TX | $12,773,205 | $10,617,524 |
Abilene Zoological Society Abilene, TX | $1,231,061 | $3,907,882 |
South Texas Zoological Society Victoria, TX | $251,379 | $758,501 |
Oak Creek Zoological Conservatory Madisonville, TX | $31,936 | $240,680 |
Louisiana Purchase Zoological Society Monroe, LA | $185,136 | $313,912 |
Austin Zoological Society Inc Dripping Springs, TX | $59,068 | $14,032 |
Lubbock Aquarium Inc Lubbock, TX | $639,442 | $13,580 |