DELAWARE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

EIN: 510234751 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

WILMINGTON, DE

Total Revenue
$1,096,819
Total Expenses
$770,873
Total Assets
$2,235,755
Net Assets
$2,092,853
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1979
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
MARK SHAFER
Phone
3025717788
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

DELAWARE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC, founded in 1979, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $326K, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN WILDLIFE IN THE STATE OF DE AND TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENT TO THE BRANDYWINE ZOO.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $255,169 Revenue: $91,413

THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S VISION IS TO INSPIRE AWE AND ACTION FOR WILDLIFE AND OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAMMING IS CENTRAL TO THAT VISION - IN ADDITION TO GREAT WEATHER (ESPECIALLY ON SUMMER AND...

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THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S VISION IS TO INSPIRE AWE AND ACTION FOR WILDLIFE AND OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAMMING IS CENTRAL TO THAT VISION - IN ADDITION TO GREAT WEATHER (ESPECIALLY ON SUMMER AND FALL WEEKENDS, WE RAN SOME OUTSTANDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING EVENTS IN 2023 INCLUDING MIGHTY MONARCH DAYS, PRIDE DAY AND EARTH DAY. OUR SPECIAL EVENTS CONTINUED TO BE VERY SUCCESSFUL IN 2023. OUR BREW AT THE ZOO, SIP & STROLL "AFTER HOURS" EVENTS CONTINUE TO GENERATE SIGNIFICANT FUNDRAISING INCOME. OUR DAY-TIME SPECIAL EVENTS (BOO AT THE ZOO, SANTA AT THE ZOO, NOON YEAR'S EVE) CONTINUE TO BRING IN RECORD CROWDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $267,514 Revenue: $351,598

VISITOR SERVICES: INCLUDING ADMISSIONS TO THE ZOO, GIFT SHOP AND FOOD CONCESSION - IN 2023, WE SAW OUR ATTENDANCE INCREASE 12% OVER 2022 AND 11% OVER THE PREVIOUS THREE-YEAR AVERAGE. BEING AN OUTDOOR...

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VISITOR SERVICES: INCLUDING ADMISSIONS TO THE ZOO, GIFT SHOP AND FOOD CONCESSION - IN 2023, WE SAW OUR ATTENDANCE INCREASE 12% OVER 2022 AND 11% OVER THE PREVIOUS THREE-YEAR AVERAGE. BEING AN OUTDOOR VENUE, WE ARE VERY WEATHER DEPENDENT AND WE WERE QUITE FORTUNATE IN 2023, WEATHER-WISE.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,200

CONSERVATION GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S MISSION TO PROTECT SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS IN DELAWARE AND AROUND THE WORLD.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $540,158
Program Service Revenue $341,493
Investment Income $54,632
Other Revenue $160,536
TOTAL REVENUE $1,096,819

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $6,200
Salaries & Benefits $456,550
Fundraising Expenses $63,386
Program Expenses $528,883
Other Expenses $308,123
TOTAL EXPENSES $770,873

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,096,819 $901,961 +0.2%
Expenses $770,873 $746,917 +0.0%
Net Income $325,946 $155,044 +1.1%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
25
Volunteers
25

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
5
$74,400
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK SHAFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$73,200 $1,200 $74,400
ARLENE REPPA PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SERENA WILSON-ARCHIE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GABE BALDINI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH COLE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN MCGLINCHEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM MONTGOMERY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD ROTHWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HUGHES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL F SCHOLL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MILLIGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE GALVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON FEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCIE WARTHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,096,819 $770,873 $2,235,755 $325,946
2022 $901,961 $746,917 $1,790,019 $155,044
2021 $1,198,041 $905,537 $1,995,728 $292,504
2020 $520,792 $534,334 $1,644,322 $-13,542
2019 $623,619 $650,262 $1,434,143 $-26,643
2018 $550,126 $629,018 $1,304,667 $-78,892
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