EIN 95-1648219

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4,317
Year formed
1916
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international nonprofit conservation organization that incorporates wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. Its mission is to save species worldwide by uniting expertise in animal care and conservation science with dedication to inspiring passion for nature. It operates two world-class parks, the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo safari park, empowering people to connect with plants and animals and develop an appreciation for wildlife.
Also known as...
Zoological Society of San Diego; San Diego Zoo Global; San Diego Zoo Global
Total revenues
$392,443,880
2022
Total expenses
$352,421,424
2022
Total assets
$870,891,979
2022
Num. employees
4,317
2022

Program areas at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Wildlife care and conservation: sdzwa is an international conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo safari park. Sdzwa is committed to saving species worldwide by uniting our expertise in animal care and conservation science with our dedication to inspiring passion for nature. Conservation is at the heart of everything sdzwa pursues and it starts with connecting people with Wildlife through our Zoological parks and education programs, inspiring and educating our guests every day. Because when Wildlife thrives, all life thrives. Sdzwa is dedicated to conservation work supporting eight hubs located around the globe, across six continents. Wildlife care and conservation science expertise anchors conservation projects in these regions driving greater impact for Wildlife. Program activities are supported through admissions, memberships, donations, grants, partners, and sales at both facilities.

Grants made by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Audubon Nature InstituteSupport for SSP Wildlife Care$602,392
The Nature ConservancyConservation Support for Black Rhino$500,000
Center for Plant ConservationConservation Support for Plants$252,430
...and 13 more grants made

Who funds San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Diego FoundationFor Sdzwa Native Biodiversity Corps$1,296,893
The Conrad Prebys FoundationSan Diego Zoo'S Children's Zoo: A Window on the Natural World$1,000,000
Association of Zoos and AquariumsEndanger Species Covid Relief$1,000,000
...and 80 more grants received totalling $7,205,023

Personnel at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

NameTitleCompensation
Paul BaribaultPresident and Chief Executive Officer$1,274,638
Shawn DixonChief Operating Officer$667,949
David FrancoChief Financial Officer$657,781
David MillerChief Marketing Officer$347,187
Dhevsivanand GovenderChief Technology Officer$210,396
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$65,554,119
Program services$290,604,676
Investment income and dividends$6,584,840
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$367,245
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,036,384
Net income from fundraising events$-396,774
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$25,993,735
Miscellaneous revenues$699,655
Total revenues$392,443,880

Form 990s for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-04990View PDF
2020-122021-11-03990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$208,463,349
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY$393,224,094
The Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DC$157,445,864
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To AnimalsNew York, NY$376,416,316
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN$339,454,630
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Washington, DC$381,636,162
National Wildlife FederationReston, VA$112,838,964
Georgia AquariumAtlanta, GA$133,074,275
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA$1,312,108,803
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL$412,425,302
Data update history
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Everett and Rosemarie Brown Family Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 59 new grant, including a grant for $1,296,893 from The San Diego Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
Post Office Box 120551
San Diego, CA 92112
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/ 
Phone
(619) 231-1515
Facebook page
SanDiegoZoo 
Twitter profile
@sandiegozoo 
IRS details
EIN
95-1648219
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1916
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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