EIN 59-1319010

Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
493
State
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
To foster understanding of the interaction of people, wildlife, and their environment by creating experiences that engage our guests, providing fun and innovative educational opportunities.
Also known as...
Jacksonville Zoological Society
Total revenues
$35,336,419
2022
Total expenses
$26,593,126
2022
Total assets
$81,018,008
2022
Num. employees
493
2022

Program areas at Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

Operation and maintenance of Zoological and botanical Gardens for public enjoyment. The Jacksonville Zoological Society, Inc. Operates and maintains the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, a 119 acre facility accredited by the american Zoo & aquarium association (aza). 891,342 guests visited the Zoo with its award winning animal and botanical exhibits, and over 100,000 guests enjoyed specific educational programs, in addition to those educational experiences throughout the park.

Grants made by Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Elephant FoundationConservation Support - Bukit Selatan National Rhino Protection Units$36,000
The University of Florida FoundationConservation Support - Guyana Wildlife Conservation Initiative$31,575
South-East Zoo Alliance for Reproduction and Conservation (SEZARC)Conservation Support$20,000
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$318,483
The Community Foundation for Northeast FloridaGeneral Operating Support$100,000
The Neviaser FoundationCharitable$100,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
Teresa KennedyChief Operating Officer$161,028
Holly A EllisChief Financial Officer / Director of Finance / Finance Director$119,254
Karen Estella SmithVice Chair Gardens and Art$0
Lucia LindseyVice Chair Capital Campaign$0
Kelly Coker-DanielVice Chair Education$0
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$18,032,401
Program services$12,230,259
Investment income and dividends$14,737
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$60,846
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-8,196
Net income from fundraising events$1,172,328
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$3,659,543
Miscellaneous revenues$174,501
Total revenues$35,336,419

Form 990s for Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-092022-05-02990View PDF
2020-092021-08-12990View PDF
2019-092020-10-29990View PDF
2018-092019-10-07990View PDF
2017-092018-11-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$114,460,200
Indianapolis ZoologicalIndianapolis, IN$63,172,595
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$14,099,663
Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$86,872,035
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$54,724,040
Kansas City ZooKansas City, MO$51,977,490
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX$61,375,917
Utah's Hogle ZooSalt Lake City, UT$20,973,376
The Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ$47,073,859
Houston ZooHouston, TX$84,488,792
Data update history
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 10 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , and
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Neviaser Foundation
May 11, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
370 Zoo Pkwy
Jacksonville, FL 32218
Metro area
Jacksonville, FL
County
Duval County, FL
Website URL
jacksonvillezoo.org/ 
Phone
(904) 757-4463
Facebook page
JacksonvilleZooandGardens 
Twitter profile
@jacksonvillezoo 
IRS details
EIN
59-1319010
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1970
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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