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Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Board Leadership
Michele Kessler
Chair
CEO
Margo Mcknight
CEO
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The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches, known as the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society, is a zoological organization located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The Zoo houses nearly 800 animals within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. The mission of the Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches is to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others. In addition to exciting animals from all over the world living in natural habitats, the Zoo features a colorful carousel, an interactive water play fountain, a full service restaurant, daily performances of the Wings Over Water bird show, and many other programs and events throughout each day. The Zoo offers a wide array of education programs including a dynamic summer Zoo Camp program, an overnight program, field trips, outreach programs, Zoo School and distance learning.
The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches, known as the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society, is a zoological organization located at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The Zoo houses nearly 800 animals within 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. The mission of the Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches is to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife and the natural world. We advance our conservation mission through endangered species propagation, education and support of conservation initiatives in the field. Our commitment to sustainable business practices elevates our capacity to inspire others. In addition to exciting animals from all over the world living in natural habitats, the Zoo features a colorful carousel, an interactive water play fountain, a full service restaurant, daily performances of the Wings Over Water bird show, and many other programs and events throughout each day. The Zoo offers a wide array of education programs including a dynamic summer Zoo Camp program, an overnight program, field trips, outreach programs, Zoo School and distance learning.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
82.4% | |
Administrative Expenses | 12.5% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 5.0% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.10 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 3.69 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 2.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 19.1% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Palm Beach Zoo (FL) | 89.06 | |
Oakland Zoo (CA) | 95.34 | |
Phoenix Zoo (AZ) | 91.94 | |
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo (NE) | 87.27 | |
Wildlife Conservation Society (NY) | 94.19 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $2,030,637 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $639,293 |
Fundraising Events | $1,679,684 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $426,289 |
Total Contributions | $4,775,903 |
Program Service Revenue | $4,593,629 |
Total Primary Revenue | $9,369,532 |
Other Revenue | $898,938 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $10,268,470 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $8,515,509 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,654,933 |
Fundraising Expenses | $312,114 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $10,482,556 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-214,086 |
Net Assets | $37,272,165 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Zoo Operation and Maintenance | $7,682,402 | 90.2% |
Education and Public Awareness | $833,107 | 9.8% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-09 | 12/23/2020 | 89.06 | |||||||
2018-09 | 02/01/2020 | 89.46 | |||||||
2017-09 | 12/01/2018 | 90.68 | |||||||
2016-09 | 03/01/2018 | 91.84 | |||||||
2015-09 | 04/01/2017 | 90.94 | |||||||
2014-09 | 06/01/2016 | 91.27 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-09 | 11/01/2015 | 91.57 | |||||||
2013-09 | 05/01/2015 | 89.07 | |||||||
2012-09 | 12/01/2013 | 88.80 | |||||||
2011-09 | 09/01/2012 | 85.27 | |||||||
2010-09 | 12/01/2011 | 86.47 | |||||||
2009-09 | 09/20/2011 | 86.82 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-09 | 11/01/2010 | 81.36 | |||||||
2008-09 | 02/01/2010 | 77.98 | |||||||
2007-09 | 10/01/2008 | 90.50 | |||||||
2006-09 | 07/01/2007 | 98.28 | |||||||
2005-09 | 02/01/2007 | 83.24 | |||||||
2004-09 | 02/01/2006 | 83.12 | |||||||
2003-09 | 09/01/2004 | 66.77 | |||||||
2002-09 | 10/01/2003 | 70.53 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 59-1259270 |
Name in IRS Master File | ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE PALM BEACHES INC |
NTEE Code | D50 |
NTEE Classification | Zoo, Zoological Society |
NTEE Type | Animal-Related |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations (59) Other school related activities |
Foundation Status | Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes. 509(a)(2) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | June, 1969 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | September |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$125,293 | 1.19% | Margo Mcknight | CEO | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$189,570 | 1.80% | Kathleen Breland | Interim CEO |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Palm Beach Zoo (FL) | 89.06 | |
Nashville Zoo (TN) | 100.00 | |
Chicago Zoological Society (IL) | 86.99 | |
Zoo Atlanta (GA) | 91.00 | |
Houston Zoo (TX) | 96.38 |
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Palm Beach Zoo
1301 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach,
FL 33405
tel: (561) 533-0887
fax: (561) 585-6085
EIN: 59-1259270
Michele Kessler
Chair
Margo Mcknight
CEO
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923