Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Friends of the National Zoo
Making friends and raising funds to support the National Zoo
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (63.11) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 81.9% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 12.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.0% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.15 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (35.61) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 19.4% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 12.9% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.59 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (27.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Friends of the National Zoo
3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
tel: (202) 633-4470
EIN: 52-0853312
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 37012
MRC 5516
Washington, DC 20013
Leadership (FYE 12/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lamb | 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.) | $198,327 | 1.20% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) is the dedicated partner of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park (the Zoo). FONZ provides exciting and enriching experiences to connect people with wildlife. Together with the Zoo, FONZ is building a society committed to restoring an endangered natural world. FONZ has been providing support to wildlife conservation programs at the National Zoo and around the world since 1958. The Zoo provides the highest quality animal care. It advances research and scientific knowledge in conserving wildlife. The Zoo teaches and inspires people to protect wildlife, natural resources and habitats; and practices conservation leadership in all we do.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the National Zoo - DC | 63.11 | |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR | 65.91 | |
| Rhode Island Zoological Society - RI | 63.86 | |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation - MN | 64.98 | |
| John Ball Zoological Society - MI | 63.63 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the National Zoo - DC | 63.11 | |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR | 65.91 | |
| Cleveland Zoological Society - OH | 63.42 | |
| Zoological Society of Florida - FL | 67.16 | |
| Louisville Zoo Foundation - KY | 45.93 |  |
