Animals : Zoos and Aquariums

The Philadelphia Zoo

America's first zoo

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (42.15)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 72.6%    
Administrative Expenses 22.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 4.5%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.08    
Efficiency Rating    
      (32.26)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth -1.3%    
Program Expenses Growth -2.6%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.90    
Capacity Rating    
      (9.89)

Income Statement     (FYE 02/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $32,267,996
Other Revenue $7,027,892
Total Revenue $39,295,888
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $23,424,626
Administrative Expenses $7,370,792
Fundraising Expenses $1,467,085
Total Functional Expenses $32,262,503
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $7,033,385
   
Net Assets $67,041,000

Contact Information

The Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
tel: (215) 243-5673
fax: (215) 243-5385

Contact Email
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Leadership      (FYE 02/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Vikram Dewan 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.) $193,110 0.59%
Other Salaries of Note
Alexander Hoskins Former President, CEO (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $216,723 0.67%

Donor Privacy Policy

YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.

Mission

The mission of the Philadelphia Zoo is to advance discovery, understanding and stewardship of the natural world through compelling exhibition and interpretation of living animals and plants. Throughout its history, the Philadelphia Zoo has played a monumental role in educating the public about exotic animals, promoting and participating in worldwide conservation efforts for endangered wildlife, and providing exceptional recreational opportunities for families. Today, the Zoo is reaching new heights in all areas of its mission as a conservation, education and recreation organization. The Zoo is the Philadelphia region's leading family attraction, welcoming more than 1.1 million visitors a year.

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The Philadelphia Zoo - PA 42.15
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