Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Friends of the Zoo
Supporting the operations of the Chattanooga Zoo
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (60.23) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 71.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 22.0% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 6.3% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.04 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (32.16) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 42.3% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 8.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.33 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (28.06) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Friends of the Zoo
1254 East Third Street
Chattanooga, TN 37404
tel: (423) 421-1567
fax: (423) 697-1389
EIN: 58-1661267
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 3204
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Chazen | President (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.) | None reported | -- |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1985, Friends of the Zoo (FOZ) supports operations of the Chattanooga Zoo for the education and enjoyment of individuals living in and visiting Chattanooga, Tennessee. The mission of the Chattanooga Zoo is to provide an educational and recreational opportunity for all. The educational mission stresses understanding of and respect for all living things. A strong commitment to conservation for generations to come is implicit in this mission. Opened in 1937, the Chattanooga Zoo seeks to provide a dignified and aesthetically pleasing environment for the animals.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Zoo - TN | 60.23 | |
| Zoological Society of Florida - FL | 67.16 | |
| Friends of the National Zoo - DC | 63.11 | |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association - CA | 58.96 |  |
| Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society - WI | 66.12 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Zoo - TN | 60.23 | |
| 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 | |
