Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Knoxville Zoological Gardens
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Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (57.72) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 89.0% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 6.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.9% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.11 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (36.40) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 12.2% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 8.8% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.11 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (21.31) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Knoxville Zoological Gardens
3500 Knoxville Zoo Drive
P.O. Box 6040
Knoxville, TN 37914
tel: (865) 637-5331
fax: (865) 637-1943
EIN: 62-1034633
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Vlna | Executive Director (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.) | $115,000 | 1.28% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Marie Vlna | Director (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.) | $86,622 | 0.97% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The mission of Knoxville Zoological Gardens is to celebrate the wonders of the natural world. Through education, conservation, exhibition, research and recreation, the zoo tells the stories of the animals, the plants and the people who make up the communities of the earth. The zoo develops positive attitudes and actions about nature and about conservation as a local and global issue. Knoxville Zoological Gardens offers an entertaining and unique educational experience for the entire family. The zoo is situated on 53 rolling acres on the east side of Knoxville with more than 220 different species of animals. Annual attendance is approximately 400,000 people.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens - TN | 57.72 | |
| Palm Beach Zoo - FL | 60.50 |  |
| Wildlife Conservation Society - NY | 63.12 | |
| Zoological Society of San Diego - CA | 60.49 | |
| Houston Zoo - TX | 60.01 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens - TN | 57.72 | |
| Zoological Society of San Diego - CA | 60.49 | |
| Wildlife Conservation Society - NY | 63.12 | |
| Houston Zoo - TX | 60.01 | |
| Blank Park Zoo - IA | 60.06 | |
| Chicago Zoological Society - IL | 60.71 | |
