EIN 95-1648219

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4,297
Year formed
1916
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance champions global conservation efforts through its dual gateways, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. It unites wildlife health, care, science, and education to forge sustainable solutions for preserving biodiversity. By connecting people with wildlife daily, the organization fosters a passion for nature while striving to protect and restore endangered species worldwide.
Also known as...
Zoological Society of San Diego; San Diego Zoo Global; San Diego Zoo Global
Total revenues
$411,019,877
2023
Total expenses
$365,011,304
2023
Total assets
$954,802,422
2023
Num. employees
4,297
2023

Program areas at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Wildlife care and conservation: sdzwa is an international conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo safari park. Sdzwa is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in Wildlife care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature. Conservation is at the heart of everything sdzwa pursues and it starts with connecting people with Wildlife through our Zoological parks and education programs, inspiring and educating our guests every day. Because when Wildlife thrives, all life thrives. Sdzwa is dedicated to conservation work supporting eight hubs located around the globe, across six continents. Wildlife care and conservation science expertise anchors conservation projects in these regions driving greater impact for Wildlife. Program activities are supported through admissions, memberships, donations, grants, partners, and sales at both facilities.

Grants made by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Nature ConservancyConservation Support for Black Rhino$500,000
Center for Plant ConservationConservation Support for Plants$357,121
Regents of the University of California at San DiegoConservation Support for Rhinoceres$161,794
...and 25 more grants made totalling $1,647,883

Who funds San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,140,114
The San Diego FoundationSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance$1,083,271
The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego Zoo'S Children's Zoo: A Window on the Natural World$1,000,000
...and 99 more grants received totalling $8,234,374

Personnel at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

NameTitleCompensation
Paul A. BaribaultPresident and Chief Executive Officer$1,797,528
Shawn DixonChief Operating Officer$761,562
David FrancoChief Financial Officer$714,414
David MillerChief Marketing Officer$430,679
David GilligChief Philanthropy Officer$588,231
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$73,760,019
Program services$293,818,896
Investment income and dividends$12,906,131
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$532,675
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,163,142
Net income from fundraising events$-655,407
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$25,703,706
Miscellaneous revenues$790,715
Total revenues$411,019,877

Form 990s for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-15990View PDF
2022-122023-10-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-03990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$155,905,897
Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$119,557,573
Georgia AquariumAtlanta, GA$154,015,989
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY$345,503,315
Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY$761,527,826
Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, IL$110,061,595
American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY$228,656,406
Smithsonian Institution (SI)Washington, DC$1,876,542,577
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To AnimalsNew York, NY$379,347,127
The Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DC$174,968,233
Data update history
December 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $245,500 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/ 
Phone
(619) 231-1515
Facebook page
SanDiegoZoo 
Twitter profile
@sandiegozoo 
IRS details
EIN
95-1648219
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1916
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
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
005107
FTB Entity ID
0083432
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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