FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - US INC

EIN: 300457102 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$13,478,170
Total Expenses
$12,724,101
Total Assets
$9,068,822
Net Assets
$8,899,717
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
DR PEYTON WEST
Phone
2026697863
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - US INC, founded in 2007, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $13.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $12.7M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

FZS-US'S MAIN PURPOSE IS THE CONSERVATION OF WILDERNESS AND BIODIVERSITY WORLDWIDE. FZS-US ALSO SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE APPRECIATION OF NATURE'S DIVERSITY ON OUR PLANET.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,056,588 Revenue: $0

FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZAMBIA, INCLUDING AERIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE PROVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT...

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FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZAMBIA, INCLUDING AERIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE PROVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT MIGRATION, AND RANGER TRAINING. THIS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED LAW ENFORCEMENT ALONG WITH STABLE OR INCREASING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN NORTH LUANGWA AND NSUMBU NATIONAL PARKS.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,427,739 Revenue: $0

FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE INCLUDING RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND PARTS, AERIAL SUPPORT AND CENSUS...

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FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE INCLUDING RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND PARTS, AERIAL SUPPORT AND CENSUS WORK. NOTABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDED A WELL-TRAINED AND EFFECTIVE RANGER FORCE AND INCREASED COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION AROUND GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,020,185 Revenue: $0

FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN TANZANIA, INCLUDING RADIO TRACKING OF WILDLIFE, RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY...

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FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN TANZANIA, INCLUDING RADIO TRACKING OF WILDLIFE, RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND AERIAL SUPPORT. THIS RESULTED IN DECREASED POACHING AND IMPROVED CONSERVATION OUTCOMES IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK AND THE SELOUS ECOSYSTEM.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $13,295,076
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $183,094
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $13,478,170

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,684,981
Salaries & Benefits $316,826
Fundraising Expenses $85,738
Program Expenses $12,303,194
Other Expenses $722,294
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,724,101

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $13,478,170 $12,110,792 +0.1%
Expenses $12,724,101 $12,400,212 +0.0%
Net Income $754,069 $-289,420 -3.6%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
2
Volunteers
8

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
3
$156,624
Total Directors
9
$156,624
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DR PEYTON WEST EXEC. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREASURER 42.00
Officer Director
$148,824 $7,800 $156,624
DR CHRISTOF SCHENCK PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANDY DOBSON VICE-PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT ARNOLD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ENRIQUE ORTIZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CURTIS RAVENEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEIGH WHELPTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI MCHALE FINANCE MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$104,037 $8,100 $112,137
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 $13,478,170 $12,724,101 $9,068,822 $754,069
2024 $12,110,792 $12,400,212 $8,410,899 $-289,420
2023 $11,648,785 $10,445,942 $9,050,657 $1,202,843
2022 $13,820,475 $11,165,238 $7,905,939 $2,655,237
2021 $10,080,783 $10,148,696 $4,642,427 $-67,913
2021 $10,080,783 $10,148,696 $4,642,427 $-67,913
2020 $8,832,881 $8,605,879 $4,954,038 $227,002
2019 $7,649,109 $6,194,006 $4,705,947 $1,455,103
2018 $5,330,453 $4,601,641 $2,848,900 $728,812
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