Animals : Zoos and Aquariums

Dallas Zoological Society

Serving and supporting the future of wildlife today and every day

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (62.95)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 81.1%    
Administrative Expenses 13.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 4.9%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.14    
Efficiency Rating    
      (35.45)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 7.5%    
Program Expenses Growth 15.6%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.81    
Capacity Rating    
      (27.50)

Income Statement     (FYE 09/2006)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $3,442,858
Other Revenue $830,404
Total Revenue $4,273,262
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $3,802,804
Administrative Expenses $651,161
Fundraising Expenses $231,102
Total Functional Expenses $4,685,067
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-411,805
   
Net Assets $3,285,233

Contact Information

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

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Leadership      (FYE 09/2006)

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.) $213,126 4.54%

Donor Privacy Policy

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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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