Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Detroit Zoological Society
Celebrating & saving wildlife
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (57.72) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 77.2% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 18.4% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 4.2% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.16 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (32.72) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 23.8% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 10.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.42 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (25.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 03/2008)
Contact Information
Detroit Zoological Society
8450 West Ten Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48067
tel: (248) 541-5717
fax: (248) 541-2489
EIN: 38-6027356
Leadership (FYE 03/2008)
| 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 | 1.00% |
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 1,500 animals of 260 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 focuses on Michigan wildlife, flora and fauna, and offers family nature programs and education programs for schools and community groups.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Zoological Society - MI | 57.72 | |
| Rhode Island Zoological Society - RI | 63.86 | |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association - CA | 58.96 | |
| Zoological Society of Florida - FL | 67.16 | |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR | 65.91 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Zoological Society - MI | 57.72 | |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR | 65.91 | |
| Friends of the National Zoo - DC | 63.11 | |
| Cleveland Zoological Society - OH | 63.42 | |
| Zoological Society of Florida - FL | 67.16 | |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation - KY | 45.93 |  |
