Woodland Park Zoological Society
- Assets
- $74.8m
- Revenue
- $64.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 513
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 01/1967
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-6070005
Organization Overview
Woodland Park Zoological Society, operating under the name Woodland Park Zoo, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1967. 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 12/2021, Woodland Park Zoo employed 513 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Woodland Park Zoo 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, Woodland Park Zoo generated $64.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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 2014, Woodland Park Zoo has awarded 52 individual grants totaling $1,961,455. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAVES WILDLIFE AND INSPIRES EVERYONE TO MAKE CONSERVATION A PRIORITY IN THEIR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANIMAL CARE: THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF AT THE ZOO CARE FOR MORE THAN 825 VERTABRATES AND 4,000 INVERTABREATES, REPRESENTING 231 SPECIES, OF WHICH 27 ARE ENDANGERED AND 2 ARE THREATENED. THE ZOO'S SCIENTIFIC NUTRITION PROGRAMS, WELFARE RESEARCH, REHABILITATION MEDICINE, HUSBANDRY AND BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT ENSURE ALL ANIMALS AT THE ZOO THRIVE. TOGETHER, ANIMAL CARE STAFF, INCLUDING CURATORS, VETERINARIANS AND KEEPERS, HAVE MORE THAN 1,000 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERTISE IN THEIR FIELDS. THE PROGRAM REVENUE IS GENERATED BY SELECT ANIMAL EXPERIENCES FACILITATED BY A KEEPER OR ATTENDANT WHO PROVIDES INFORMAL SCIENCE AND EMPATHY BUILDING CONTENT. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EFFORTS ON ZOO GROUNDS INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS AND RE-INTRODUCTION PROGRAMS.
GROUNDS, FACILITIES AND EXHIBITRY: THE GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR 92 ACRE COMMUNITY ASSET, INCLUDING RESOURCE SUSTAINABILITY, DAILY UPKEEP, MAJOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITIES, HORTICULTURE AND SIGNAGE. MANY OF THE THOUSANDS OF PLANTS AND TREES AT THE ZOO PROVIDE VITAMIN-PACKED FOOD FOR OUR HERBIVORES AND ENRICHMENT FOR ALL SPECIES. IN ADDITION TO THE ZOO, STAFF MAINTAIN A 100-YEAR-OLD HISTORIC CAROUSEL, AN ORGANIC ROSE GARDEN, A GREENHOUSE COMPLEX, A STATE OF THE ART COMPOSTING SYSTEM AND TWO NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS.
CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION: THE ZOO ADVANCES BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH THE PROTECTION OF MORE THAN 2.2 MILLION ACRES OF ENDANGERED SPECIES HABITATS REGIONALLY AND GLOBALLY THROUGH 28 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NGOS. PARTNERS INCLUDE THE TREE KANGAROO CONSERVATION PROGRAM IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA. INTEGRAL IN THE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ECOSYSTEM, THE ZOO PROVIDES PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CAMPS, COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROJECTS, OUTREACH LEARNING AND CLASSES THAT FOSTER CONNECTIONS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS' DEVELOPMENT OF EMPATHY FOR WILDLIFE TO ADVANCE CONSERVATION. SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, CAMPS, PROGRAMS AND CLASSES ARE SUBSIDIZED FOR BIPOC COMMUNITIES AND SCHOOLS THAT SERVE A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES BY KING COUNTY LEVY FUNDS AND PRIVATE FUNDRAISING. THE ZOO ALSO SUPPORTS PEER INSTITUTIONS' DEVELOPMENT OF EMPATHY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alejandro Grajal Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $430,612 |
Michele Smith Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $246,232 |
Sarah Kathleen Valentine Vp, Development | 40 | $205,966 | |
Serae Kim Senior VP Of People & Culture | 40 | $189,469 | |
Sheri Horiszny Chief Operations Officer | Officer | 40 | $183,088 |
Rebecca E Whitham VP Of Engagement | 40 | $154,136 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sellen Construction Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $1,466,479 |
True West Llc Concert Services | 12/30/21 | $344,967 |
Northend Excavating Excavating Services | 12/30/21 | $256,998 |
Cmg Seattle Marketing Services | 12/30/21 | $322,768 |
The Lukens Company Telemarketing Services | 12/30/21 | $317,234 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,719,221 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $31,557,571 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,133,609 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $211,863 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $40,410,401 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,055,410 |
| Investment income | $863,617 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,500 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,491,632 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$271,992 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | -$4,150 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $64,503,835 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $738,582 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,709 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $226,125 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $918,004 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $393,712 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,503,817 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $939,676 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,752,124 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,615,401 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $176,304 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $47,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $93,514 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,559,929 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,215,630 |
| Office expenses | $3,499,604 |
| Information technology | $1,083,091 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,055,104 |
| Travel | $8,094 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $312,986 |
| Interest | $19,466 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $576,235 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $43,910,805 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,558,542 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $21,012,991 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,992,402 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,461,475 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $704,984 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,783,704 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,784,309 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $511,420 |
| Total assets | $74,809,827 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,597,442 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,921,147 |
| 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 | $46,200 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $10,564,789 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $30,069,035 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,176,003 |
| 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 | $74,809,827 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Woodland Park Zoological Society has awarded $711,545 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $239,936 |
Racine, WI PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $95,489 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $88,054 |
Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $80,113 |
Duluth, MN PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $51,400 |
Apple Valley, MN PURPOSE: ADVANCING EMPATHY PROGRAM | $49,751 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 29 grants that Woodland Park Zoological Society has recieved totaling $4,669,690.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORTING ADVANCING EMPATHY FOR WILDLIFE | $1,500,000 |
Norcliffe Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TREE KANGAROO FOREST PROJECT | $1,000,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND; TO SUPPORT THE LEMUR EXHIBIT; JUNGLE PARTY: FUND OUR FUTURE; TO SUPPORT ANIMAL CARE | $578,300 |
Margaret A Cargill Foundation Eden Prairie, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE EMPATHY COLLABORATIVE | $550,000 |
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: NEW TRAIL EXHIBIT | $400,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $256,330 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $24,451,603 |
| Earnings | $3,776,089 |
| Net Contributions | $1,219,105 |
| Other Expense | $472,222 |
| Ending Balance | $28,974,575 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Woodland Park Zoological Society Seattle, WA | $74,809,827 | $64,503,835 |
Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc Newport, OR | $48,052,002 | $16,429,682 |
Alaska Zoo Anchorage, AK | $10,473,033 | $3,225,795 |
Zoological Society Of Washington Issaquah, WA | $1,851,555 | $1,481,502 |
East Idaho Aquarium Corporation Idaho Falls, ID | $1,064,766 | $1,545,696 |
Gingers Pet Rescue Seattle, WA | $106,462 | $835,294 |
Aquarium Of Boise Inc Boise, ID | $169,333 | $598,465 |
C A T T A L E S Mead, WA | $370,626 | $441,834 |
Northwest Trek Foundation Eatonville, WA | $495,466 | $165,918 |
Oceansalaska Ketchikan, AK | $3,232,304 | $83,542 |
International Longshore & Warehouse Union Juneau, AK | $425,216 | $218,334 |
Bellevue Girls Lacrosse Club Medina, WA | $78,923 | $0 |