EIN 75-0991727

Fort Worth Zoological Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
878
State
Year formed
1950
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
The Fort Worth Zoological Association dedicates itself to conserving wildlife and engages the public through entertainment and educational programs. With over 1 million annual visitors, it promotes responsible stewardship of wildlife and provides high-quality family experiences. Its educational programs reach around 30,000 students and teachers annually with various options such as zoo school, summer camp, and teacher workshops. The zoo welcomes over 500,000 adults, 400,000 children, 30,000 seniors, and up to 90,000 visits by members each year during regular operating hours.
Total revenues
$53,079,471
2023
Total expenses
$69,456,335
2023
Total assets
$113,048,894
2023
Num. employees
878
2023

Program areas at Fort Worth Zoological Association

Animal and conservation: the living animal collection includes almost 600 species and nearly 7,000 individual specimens of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. Animal programs include a state-of-the-art animal hospital and nutrition lab, animal commissary, and conservation research center. The animal staff also supports numerous projects in Texas and approximately 30 countries worldwide.
Educational programs: approximately 30,000 students and teachers attended zoo education programs including weekday zoo school, summer zoo camp, zoo careers camp, home school days, overnights, birthday parties, teacher workshops, and more. Over 100,000 students and chaperones came to the zoo on organized field trips. The animal outreach program reached 75,000 individuals in schools and organizations with its live animal presentations.
Admissions, attractions, and concessions: over 1 million guests visit the zoo each year during regular operating hours. Our guests typically consist of almost 500,000 adults, 400,000 children, 30,000 seniors, and 75,000 to 90,000 visits by members, with approximately 75% of our visitors coming from the dallas-fort Worth metroplex. Zoo visitors are treated to natural habitat animal exhibits, interactive learning experiences, and entertaining attractions.
Membership activities: the zoo has more than 45,000 members, who receive exclusive membership privileges including admission to the zoo, free parking, gift shop discounts, and annual subscription to roar magazine, priority registration for zoo education programs, and invitations to exhibit openings and special members-only events.

Grants made by Fort Worth Zoological Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Rhino Foundation (IRF)Annual Operating Support$0
American Humane - First To ServeGeneral Support$0
Wildlife Conservation GlobalAnnual Operating Support and Okapi Project$0
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Fort Worth Zoological Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lee and Ramona Bass FoundationSupport for A Wilder Vision Master Plan Project$11,000,000
Leo Potishman Foundation XXXXX3002General$1,000,000
Paul E. Andrews Jr. FoundationVision2020$1,000,000
...and 28 more grants received totalling $15,620,808

Personnel at Fort Worth Zoological Association

NameTitleCompensation
Megan DeenChief Financial Officer$246,593
Michael FourakerExecutive Director$501,110
David DenaDirector of Finance$139,286
Alice PritchettDirector of Development$164,482
Sondra WilkieDirector Human Resources / Director of Human Resources / Director of Education$146,271
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Fort Worth Zoological Association

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$22,564,658
Program services$19,932,209
Investment income and dividends$1,931,448
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,262,635
Net income from fundraising events$-415,764
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$7,619,595
Miscellaneous revenues$184,690
Total revenues$53,079,471

Form 990s for Fort Worth Zoological Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-12990View PDF
2022-092023-08-11990View PDF
2021-092022-08-11990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC$20,993,805
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$21,451,189
Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$45,038,256
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CA$51,747,392
Kansas City ZooKansas City, MO$74,114,095
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Herbert G Feldman Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Paul E. Andrews Jr. Foundation
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $11,000,000 from Lee and Ramona Bass Foundation
Nonprofit Types
CampsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1989 Colonial Pkwy
Fort Worth, TX 76110
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Tarrant County, TX
Website URL
fortworthzoo.org/ 
Phone
(817) 759-7575
Facebook page
FortWorthZoo 
Twitter profile
@fortworthzoo 
IRS details
EIN
75-0991727
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1950
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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