ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1956

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jose Romano

Phone

3052555551

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1956, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $7.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $35.7M represent 54 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Zoo Miami Foundation's mission is to inspire people to preserve nature and motivate others to join us through community engagement, fundraising, and building relationships.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,532,878 Revenue: $331,752

Zoo Miami Foundation (ZMF), formerly Zoological Society of Florida, is the private non-profit partner organization for Zoo Miami Founded in 1956. While Miami-Dade County operates and maintains the...

Zoo Miami Foundation (ZMF), formerly Zoological Society of Florida, is the private non-profit partner organization for Zoo Miami Founded in 1956. While Miami-Dade County operates and maintains the zoo, ZMF allows Zoo Miami to continue mission-driven initiatives and zoo enhancements to encourage an appreciation for the world's wildlife to conserve it for future generations. Through the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities, ZMF operates robust Learning Experience programs, manages a large volunteer base contributing more than 30,000 hours/year, supports vital conservation initiatives, and supplements key capital projects that bolster animal welfare and guest experiences at Zoo Miami. With one of the largest membership bases in South Florida, Zoo Miami Foundation continues to make a significant impact connecting with and educating the South Florida community to take conservation action! Zoo Miami Foundation partners with numerous organizations at the local, state, and national level including foundations, corporations, and government entities. These partnerships provide funding, program support, volunteers, materials/supplies, and advice that enhances the quality of programs and expands the reach of our mission.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,970,367

Program Service Revenue $331,752

Investment Income $1,271,465

Other Revenue $322,287

TOTAL REVENUE $7,895,871

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $273,850

Salaries & Benefits $3,005,297

Fundraising Expenses $625,911

Program Expenses $6,532,878

Other Expenses $4,560,079

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,839,226

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,895,871	$8,126,235	0.0%
Expenses	$7,839,226	$7,155,810	+0.1%
Net Income	$56,645	$970,425	-0.9%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$396,144

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
William Moore	President & CEO	40	Officer	$199,276	$8,743	$208,019
Jose C Romano	President & CEO	40	Officer	$185,937	$2,188	$188,125
Ronald Stayton	Senior Director of Development	40	Highest	$137,225	$12,333	$149,558
Carlos Simones	Sr Director of Operations	40	Highest	$115,279	$12,139	$127,418
Cindy Serrato	Director of Marketing & Integrated Communications	40	Highest	$101,588	$9,380	$110,968
Wil Elgar	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Eikenberg	Past Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jose Felix Diaz	Chair	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
John V Chibbaro	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brittnie Bassant	Secretary	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alan Atkinson	Chair Elect	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
George L Leser	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Barley	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Bell	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Javi Borges	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Philip Kushlan	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Armando Fernandez	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Carenza	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ricardo Garbati	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Alexander Binelo	Treasurer	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Diaz Leyva	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter Vandenberg	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katherine McDonald	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maria Nardi	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marc Osheroff	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel J Licciardi	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ann Pope	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Merrett R Stierheim	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Christopher Walters	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sharon MacIvor	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Samantha Pencar	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Victor Herrera	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joseph Salzverg	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Martha Rabbitt	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Sanchez	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eduardo Soto	Director	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Fred Voccola	Director	2	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	$7,895,871	$7,839,226	$36,362,334	$56,645
2023	$8,126,235	$7,155,810	$30,877,691	$970,425
2022	$9,606,049	$5,685,072	$27,951,176	$3,920,977
2021	$9,066,150	$5,672,101	$30,853,852	$3,394,049
2020	$8,441,960	$6,234,190	$24,936,971	$2,207,770
2019	$6,402,713	$5,625,927	$22,780,894	$776,786
2018	$6,263,838	$5,628,401	$22,187,023	$635,437