Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Detroit Zoological Society
Celebrating & saving wildlife
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (46.06) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 68.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 25.5% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.7% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.06 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (28.56) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 46.1% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -4.6% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.67 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (17.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 03/2007)
Contact Information
Detroit Zoological Society
8450 West Ten Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
tel: (248) 541-5717
fax: (248) 541-2489
Leadership (FYE 03/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kagan | Chief Executive Officer (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.) | $207,200 | 1.20% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Detroit Zoological Society operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic exhibits, including the Arctic Ring of Life and the Australian Outback Adventure, the Detroit Zoo houses over 2,600 individual mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians representing about 250 different species. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo encompasses 20 acres of forested wetlands with nature trails, a lodge and live animal exhibits focusing on Michigan wildlife. The Belle Isle Nature Zoo offers educational, recreational and environmental conservation programs in partnership with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Zoological Society - MI | 46.06 | |
| Seneca Park Zoo Society - NY | 60.11 |  |
| Zoological Society of Florida - FL | 66.63 | |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation - MN | 64.90 | |
| Dallas Zoological Society - TX | 62.95 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Zoological Society - MI | 46.06 | |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation - KY | 69.58 | |
| Friends of the National Zoo - DC | 63.24 | |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR | 61.68 | |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation - MN | 64.90 | |
