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EIN 59-1319010

Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
498
City
Jacksonville
State
Florida
Year formed
1970
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
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
$37,302,218
2023
Total expenses
$29,367,920
2023
Total assets
$89,637,100
2023
Num. employees
498
2023

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). 836,829 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
The University of Florida FoundationConservation Support - Guyana Wildlife Conservation Initiative$53,157
International Elephant FoundationConservation Support - Bukit Selatan National Rhino Protection Units$48,000
Pan African Sanctuary AllianceConservation Support - Kinshasa Based Wildlife Tracking Coordinator, Monkey Nursery$29,000
...and 11 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$654,500
Vystar Credit UnionProgram Support$250,000
The Community Foundation for Northeast FloridaGeneral Operating Support$100,000
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
Jeff EttlingPresident and Chief Executive Officer$183,687
Teresa KennedyChief Operating Officer$201,796
Holly A EllisChief Financial Officer$143,307
Nikki SmithChief Philanthropy Officer$123,700
George MikesTreasurer and Vice President of Financ$0
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,484,541
Program services$14,395,252
Investment income and dividends$779,137
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$49,214
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,610
Net income from fundraising events$1,354,158
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,093,557
Miscellaneous revenues$151,969
Total revenues$37,302,218

Form 990s for Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-06-28990View PDF
2022-092023-06-06990View PDF
2021-092022-05-02990View PDF
2020-092021-08-12990View PDF
2019-092020-10-29990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Jacksonville Zoological and Gardens

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Utah's Hogle ZooSalt Lake City, UT$20,973,376
Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$73,083,333
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$13,151,636
Conservation Society of CaliforniaOakland, CA$30,880,796
Houston ZooHouston, TX$68,161,300
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
Nashville ZooNashville, TN$34,976,521
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MI$55,141,767
Lincoln Park Zoological SocietyChicago, IL$48,421,031
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA$61,363,354
Data update history
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Neviaser Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Vystar Credit Union
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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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