SILVER SPRING, MD
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS INC, founded in 1971, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $20.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $18.3M left a modest 12% surplus.
THE ASSOCIATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS IN THE AREAS OF SPECIES CONSERVATION, ANIMAL WELFARE, AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION.
ENDANGERED SPECIES RELIEF FUND: THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA) AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (FWS) HAVE ENTERED INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 6003(A)(2) OF...
ENDANGERED SPECIES RELIEF FUND: THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA) AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (FWS) HAVE ENTERED INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT SECTION 6003(A)(2) OF PUBLIC LAW (P.L.) 117-2, THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT.FWS ENTERED INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH AZA TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENTS TO ELIGIBLE FACILITIES THAT CARED FOR NATIVE ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES AND RESCUED AND CONFISCATED WILDLIFE AND THAT EXPERIENCED EARNED REVENUE DECLINES AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. FUNDS WERE DIRECTED TOWARD REIMBURSING ELIGIBLE FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING THREE CAPTIVE CARE CATEGORIES: 1) U.S. NATIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES LISTED (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
CONSERVATION EDUCATION: AZA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO AZA MEMBERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ZOO AND AQUARIUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF WILDLIFE. AZA PROVIDES...
CONSERVATION EDUCATION: AZA PROVIDES SUPPORT TO AZA MEMBERS IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ZOO AND AQUARIUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF WILDLIFE. AZA PROVIDES ON-GOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, BOTH ON SITE AND ONLINE AND THROUGH CONFERENCES, PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITES, NEWSLETTERS, ETC. OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EXCHANGE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION ON A RANGE OF TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE ZOO AND AQUARIUM COMMUNITY.
CONSERVATION & SCIENCE: AZA FACILITATES, SUPPORTS, PROMOTES AND COORDINATES COOPERATIVE ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION AND SCIENTIFIC INITIATIVES OF AZA MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS...
CONSERVATION & SCIENCE: AZA FACILITATES, SUPPORTS, PROMOTES AND COORDINATES COOPERATIVE ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION AND SCIENTIFIC INITIATIVES OF AZA MEMBER INSTITUTIONS. PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS FOR CONSERVATION THROUGH THE CONSERVATION GRANTS FUND.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $20,870,405 | $13,318,166 | +0.6% |
| Expenses | $18,320,152 | $12,145,369 | +0.5% |
| Net Income | $2,550,253 | $1,172,797 | +1.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| DENISE VERRET | CHAIR | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER DOLD | CHAIR-ELECT | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DWIGHT SCOTT | VICE CHAIR | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA NEW | PAST CHAIR | 6.00 |
Officer
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE BURKS | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY DEWITZ | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER GERMANN | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES HOPPER | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUIS PADILLA | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS PFEFFERKORN | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS PIEKARZ | DIRECTOR | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC ROSE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 9/24) | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN ROSS | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 9/24) | 3.00 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL M ASHE | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$537,925 | $36,075 | $574,000 |
| CRAIG M HOOVER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40.00 |
Officer
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$258,436 | $27,064 | $285,500 |
| PHILIP F WAGNER | SR. VP OF FINANCE | 40.00 |
Officer
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$205,906 | $55,294 | $261,200 |
| JOHN C KEENEY JR | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40.00 |
Highest
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$225,953 | $21,745 | $247,698 |
| MELISSA A HOWERTON | SR. VP OF MEMBER SERVICES | 40.00 |
Highest
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$194,944 | $48,171 | $243,115 |
| CANDICE DORSEY | SR. VP CONSERVATION & MGMT | 40.00 |
Highest
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$196,250 | $41,266 | $237,516 |
| SARA WALKER | SR. ADVISOR ON WILDLIFE TR | 40.00 |
Highest
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$186,094 | $19,373 | $205,467 |
| SARAH E MILBERG | SR. VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 40.00 |
Highest
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$139,982 | $8,979 | $148,961 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,870,405 | $18,320,152 | $35,169,032 | $2,550,253 |
| 2023 | $13,318,166 | $12,145,369 | $32,978,351 | $1,172,797 |
| 2022 | $31,309,593 | $28,739,293 | $29,617,587 | $2,570,300 |
| 2021 | $13,146,071 | $9,192,969 | $22,253,363 | $3,953,102 |
| 2020 | $9,967,896 | $8,766,242 | $18,724,665 | $1,201,654 |
| 2019 | $10,012,466 | $10,736,935 | $18,470,318 | $-724,469 |
| 2018 | $10,308,695 | $10,398,625 | $16,879,755 | $-89,930 |
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