Zoological Society of Washington

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

Phone

4253926278

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Zoological Society of Washington, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

Endangered Species education

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,505,682

Serving Western WA schools, community organizations and senior citizens as a living classroom. Students use the zoo in conjunction with school curriculum. Volunteer Zoo educators assist teachers &...

Serving Western WA schools, community organizations and senior citizens as a living classroom. Students use the zoo in conjunction with school curriculum. Volunteer Zoo educators assist teachers & lecture.

Program 2

Expenses: $186,096

Advancing the cause of endangered species through education. During the pandemic our website provided education and learning about endangered species. When allowed, visitors came into the zoo to...

Advancing the cause of endangered species through education. During the pandemic our website provided education and learning about endangered species. When allowed, visitors came into the zoo to interact with the exhibits and Docents, explaining wildlife propogation, environment & community values.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $424,296

Program Service Revenue $1,123,768

Investment Income $14,955

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,563,019

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $907,172

Fundraising Expenses $4,560

Program Expenses $1,691,778

Other Expenses $915,276

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,822,448

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,563,019	$1,527,284	+0.0%
Expenses	$1,822,448	$1,735,656	+0.1%
Net Income	$-259,429	$-208,372	+0.2%

Key Indicators

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$134,064

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jarod Munzer	President	40.00	Officer	$103,517	$0	$103,517
Maura Peterson	SecTreasurer	20.00	Officer	$30,547	$0	$30,547
Allison M Garr	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcie McCaffray	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Napier	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Peter A Rittler	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Donna Ballard	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Debra Cantrill	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kika Morelan	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jaci Munzer	Director	2.00	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	$1,563,019	$1,822,448	$1,537,923	$-259,429
2023	$1,527,284	$1,735,656	$1,810,038	$-208,372
2022	$1,961,931	$1,614,319	$2,063,915	$347,612
2021	$1,481,502	$1,557,046	$1,851,555	$-75,544
2020	$1,232,146	$1,345,109	$1,927,099	$-112,963
2019	$1,164,810	$1,211,310	$1,357,815	$-46,500
2018	$1,165,905	$1,045,604	$1,399,078	$120,301