Memphis Zoological Society

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1951

Legal Domicile

Phone

9013336500

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Memphis Zoological Society, founded in 1951, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $30.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $27.5M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

THE MEMPHIS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS BUILDING ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT ZOOS IN MEMPHIS. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A NATURALISTIC AND ENRICHING SANCTUARY FOR OUR ANIMALS AND A CLEAN, FRIENDLY, ENTERTAINING, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OUR GUESTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $23,355,183 Revenue: $10,090,549

PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES WERE INCURRED IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: TO ACT AS A MANAGER OF THE MEMPHIS ZOO. TO WORK TOWARD MAKING THE MEMPHIS ZOO THE MAJOR METROPOLITAN ZOO THAT THE CITY OF MEMPHIS NEEDS AND DESERVES. TO ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE CAPITAL FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS FOR THE ENLARGEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE MEMPHIS ZOO.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,452,471

Program Service Revenue $15,342,288

Investment Income $314,602

Other Revenue $1,474,759

TOTAL REVENUE $30,584,120

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000

Salaries & Benefits $16,002,272

Fundraising Expenses $1,333,468

Program Expenses $23,355,183

Other Expenses $11,448,410

TOTAL EXPENSES $27,500,682

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$30,584,120	$25,787,222	+0.2%
Expenses	$27,500,682	$29,317,647	-0.1%
Net Income	$3,083,438	$-3,530,425	-1.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

623

Volunteers

1419

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$1,171,233

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
David Hopkins	Treasurer	5.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Delisa Eddings	Secretary	5.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria Leggett	Chair	5.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Campbell	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bram Bors-Koefoed	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Thornton	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Smith	Past Chair	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
George Whitehead	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Jalenak	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Maykowski	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Presley	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Savage	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jerry Shore	Past Chair	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joseph DeWane	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kelly Truitt	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Linda Tharp	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mario Walker	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maurice Stratton	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Samantha Dean	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sirella Parker-Joyner	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Thomas Farnsworth III	Past Chair	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tyler Beard	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Clayton Jones	COO	40.0	Officer	$150,340	$13,132	$163,472
Courtney Janney	CZO	40.0	Officer	$144,710	$6,408	$151,118
Mary Beil	CFO	40.0	Officer	$167,254	$7,462	$174,716
Matthew Thompson	President & CEO	40.0	Officer	$324,694	$22,929	$347,623
Michele Correia	CDO	40.0	Officer	$156,795	$12,186	$168,981
Nicholas Harmeier	CMO	40.0	Officer	$149,937	$15,386	$165,323
Felicia Knightly	Senior Veterinarian	40.0	Highest	$118,426	$9,365	$127,791
Michael Clancy	Director Individual Giving	40.0	Highest	$104,508	$4,923	$109,431
Penelope B Mccraw	Director Culinary Operations	40.0	Highest	$107,770	$8,400	$116,170
Steven G Rodriguez	Director Human Resources	40.0	Highest	$102,231	$13,354	$115,585

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$30,584,120	$27,500,682	$13,628,276	$3,083,438
2024	$25,787,222	$29,317,647	$9,025,781	$-3,530,425
2023	$25,890,431	$34,791,582	$13,415,654	$-8,901,151
2022	$24,751,467	$29,059,306	$21,810,761	$-4,307,839
2021	$30,595,346	$20,061,577	$24,426,564	$10,533,769
2020	$13,451,841	$18,504,338	$13,256,710	$-5,052,497
2019	$17,682,633	$17,308,398	$17,262,376	$374,235
2018	$16,420,522	$17,120,497	$16,758,363	$-699,975