Point Defiance Zoological Society

Organization Overview

Point Defiance Zoological Society is located in Tacoma, WA. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Point Defiance Zoological Society employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Point Defiance 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 12/2021, Point Defiance Zoological Society generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Point Defiance Zoological Society has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $6,048,444. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FOSTERS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM AND OUR COMMUNITY BY (SEE SCHEDULE O) RAISING FUNDS AND GENERATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DONATIONS AND GRANTS SOLICITED BY THE ZOO SOCIETY PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS, EXHIBIT OPERATIONS, NEW EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION, PUBLICATIONS, EMERGENCY FUNDING AND OTHER PROJECTS IDENTIFIED BY THE ZOO DIRECTOR. IN ADDITION, CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF ENDANGERED SPECIES REPRESENTED IN THE POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM COLLECTION ARE FUNDED BY DONATIONS AND A PORTION OF EVERY MEMBERSHIP FEE. LOCAL PROJECTS IMPROVE ANIMAL HEALTH AND HUSBANDRY, EXHIBIT ENVIROMENT, ANIMAL MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND ANIMAL PROPAGATION. IN-SITE FUNDING SUPPORTS EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND HABITAT PRESERVATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ruthann Howell
Executive Director
$125,000
David Smith
President
$0
Matthew Schemp
Vice President
$0
Ruth Erwin-Svoboda
Secretary
$0
Sue Mauermann
Treasurer
$0
Heather Parkinson-Firestine
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$57,735
Related organizations$0
Government grants $115,502
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$633,831
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,655
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$807,068
Total Program Service Revenue$811,224
Investment income $37,648
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$27,051
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,628,889

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Point Defiance Zoological Society has awarded $714,961 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS

$699,961

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CLOUDED LEOPARD CONSORTIUM

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Point Defiance Zoological Society has recieved totaling $561,666.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Helen Mull Foundation

Pennington, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$367,384
Woodland Park Zoological Society

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM

$80,113
Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

Tacoma, WA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT, OPERATING SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT

$54,498
Defalco Family Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: 2ND YR OF 5 YRS,$100,000 PLEDGE

$20,000
Nashville Zoo Inc

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CLOUDED LEOPARD

$10,000
William Kilworth Charitable Trust

Brooklyn, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$975,443
Earnings$166,506
Other Expense$29,643
Ending Balance$1,112,306

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