Animals : Zoos and Aquariums

Dallas Zoological Society

Serving and supporting the future of wildlife today and every day

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (59.14)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 76.9%    
Administrative Expenses 16.9%    
Fundraising Expenses 6.0%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.06    
Efficiency Rating    
      (35.19)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 14.3%    
Program Expenses Growth 3.9%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.36    
Capacity Rating    
      (23.95)

Income Statement     (FYE 09/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $5,394,638
Other Revenue $502,924
Total Revenue $5,897,562
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $2,907,213
Administrative Expenses $641,996
Fundraising Expenses $229,799
Total Functional Expenses $3,779,008
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,118,554
   
Net Assets $5,381,875

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Contact Information

Dallas Zoological Society
650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway
Dallas, TX 75203
tel: (214) 943-2771
fax: (214) 942-8095
EIN: 75-0964982

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Leadership      (FYE 09/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Michael L. Meadows President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $210,000 5.55%

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Mission

The Dallas Zoological Society works to support the Dallas Zoo as an outstanding center of education, entertainment and wildlife conservation. The Society supports this mission through: fundraising; volunteerism; promoting public awareness and participation; and enhancing the visitor experience. We exist to broaden support for worldwide conservation efforts by creating an environment which allows our community and visitors to experience dramatic, engaging and diverse presentations for the living plant and animal world through excellent animal management, solid conservation science (research) and dynamic educational programs.

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