NAPLES ZOO INC

EIN: 562412630 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

NAPLES, FL

Total Revenue
$12,103,207
Total Expenses
$10,104,782
Total Assets
$42,836,931
Net Assets
$37,943,876
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
JOHN J MULVENA IV
Phone
2392625409
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

NAPLES ZOO INC, founded in 2003, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $12.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 31% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

NAPLES ZOO IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ZOO & AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION (AZA) AND HAS NUMEROUS ANIMAL EXHIBITS PLACED ON ITS 45-ACRE SITE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EACH EXHIBIT IS UNIQUE AND DESIGNED TO SIMULATE TYPICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE ANIMALS AND TO ENSURE THE VISITORS HAVE AS MUCH VISUAL INTERACTION AS POSSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF BOTH THE ANIMALS AND GUESTS. THE ZOO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO GUESTS THROUGH QUESTION AND ANSWER FORMATS WITH OUR ZOO KEEPERS, LECTURES AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS INCORPORATING INFORMATION ABOUT NUTRITIONAL DIETS, HEALTHY/CLEAN ENVIRONMENTS, VETERINARY CARE AND METHODS FOR CREATING BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT FOR THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING FOR THE WILD ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE. THE ZOO EDUCATES ITS GUESTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR NATURAL HABITATS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,832,587 Revenue: $6,334,774

OPERATION OF AN ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE ZOO AND HABITAT FOR WILD, ENDANGERED AND/OR THREATENED SPECIES. TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE ANIMALS AND OTHER CONSERVATION RELATED ISSUES.

Program 2
Expenses: $434,730 Revenue: $170,267

NAPLES ZOO'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE ZOO'S MISSION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING, DEVELOPING MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENGAGING THE...

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NAPLES ZOO'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE ZOO'S MISSION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF PROGRAMMING, DEVELOPING MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY IN CONSERVATION ACTION THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS, CAMPS AND EARLY-LEARNING PROGRAMMING.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,351,106
Program Service Revenue $6,505,041
Investment Income $-100,825
Other Revenue $347,885
TOTAL REVENUE $12,103,207

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $151,084
Salaries & Benefits $5,915,889
Fundraising Expenses $524,196
Program Expenses $7,267,317
Other Expenses $4,037,809
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,104,782

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $12,103,207 $9,210,173 +0.3%
Expenses $10,104,782 $8,611,203 +0.2%
Net Income $1,998,425 $598,970 +2.3%
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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
30
Independent Members
30
Employees
144
Volunteers
378

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
6
$516,180
Total Directors
30
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DENNY GLASS CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OTTO W IMMEL ESQ VICE-CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL LAVENDER TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY EDWARDS SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA VAN ARSDALE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY BABSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BELL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN BENDECK BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG DEBSKI BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKKIE DVORCHAK BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FISHER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE GREEN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE GUGLIELMI BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY HAMILL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY HARTINGTON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN HASSAN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HOFFMANN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI HUIZENGA BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERI KUHN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MCCURRY BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY MARINELLO BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLIE MUELLER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE NEAL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS OLILVERI BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PARSONS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK ROMETTY BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID RUBEN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN SCOTT BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ULLMANN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELIAH WALL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK MULVENA PRESIDENT/CEO 55.00
Officer
$302,021 $50,263 $352,284
KIMBERLEY PICKENS CFO 40.00
Officer
$143,774 $20,122 $163,896
MAURICIO PASTOR DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION & CAPITAL PROJECTS 40.00
Highest
$219,531 $20,349 $239,880
MARCI SEAMPLES DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$135,525 $19,489 $155,014
COURTNEY JOLLY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PR 40.00
Highest
$130,336 $22,117 $152,453
DANIELLE GREEN DIRECTOR OF GARDENS & GROU 40.00
Highest
$123,812 $30,356 $154,168
LEE ANN ROTTMAN DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL PROGRAM 40.00
Highest
$138,582 $22,880 $161,462
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 $12,103,207 $10,104,782 $42,836,931 $1,998,425
2023 $9,210,173 $8,611,203 $39,728,836 $598,970
2022 $13,740,708 $8,370,715 $36,273,507 $5,369,993
2021 $8,812,475 $7,235,283 $32,477,972 $1,577,192
2020 $7,734,670 $6,559,188 $29,279,210 $1,175,482
2019 $13,425,715 $6,983,949 $27,697,925 $6,441,766
2018 $8,495,546 $6,993,154 $19,532,410 $1,502,392
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