EIN 59-6192814

Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
62
City
State
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
The Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF) is the non-profit support organization for Zoo Miami. ZSF was founded in 1956 when the Zoo was located in Crandon Park at Key Biscayne.
Also known as...
Zoological Society of Florida
Total revenues
$9,606,049
2022
Total expenses
$5,685,072
2022
Total assets
$27,951,176
2022
Num. employees
62
2022

Program areas at ZSF

Zoo Miami Foundation supports Zoo Miami through visitor education on conservation, membership programming, volunteer service, marketing expertise and monetary contribution. Through our educational programs, Zoo Miami Foundation proudly served over 598,000 children and families during FY 2021. Zoo Miami Foundation provided hands on classroom programs, operation of a "Animal Fun Factory" teaching zoo visitors about animal enrichment, school and community outreach programs, zoo camps during the spring, summer and winter as well as mini-camps. Zoo Miami Foundation provided and allocated financial support to Zoo Miami of almost $700,000 as well as over 26,000 hours of service. Through our marketing, advertising, social media and public relations programs, we made history by helping bring more than 1 million visitors to Zoo Miami and promoting Zoo Miami throughout the South Florida community and beyond.

Grants made by ZSF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Pelican Harbor Seabird StationSupport for Their Rehab and Release Program$27,154
Wildlife Conservation Network$15,000
Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums$10,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Batchelor FoundationGeneral Operations$475,000
Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation (DDF)General Support$70,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$55,505
...and 35 more grants received totalling $1,066,963

Personnel at ZSF

NameTitleCompensation
William MooreChief Executive Officer$221,946
Ron StaytonChief Development Officer
Cindy CastelblancoDirector of Marketing and Integrated Communications
Carlos SimoesDirector of Membership Services
Edith PearsonDirector of Development Major Gifts / Director of Development , Major Gifts$100,126
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for ZSF

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,903,370
Program services$354,702
Investment income and dividends$1,201,184
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,083,939
Net income from fundraising events$5,893
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$38,301
Miscellaneous revenues$18,660
Total revenues$9,606,049

Form 990s for ZSF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-03-29990View PDF
2021-092022-02-24990View PDF
2020-092021-04-13990View PDF
2019-092021-01-27990View PDF
2018-092019-06-19990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like ZSF

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)Los Angeles, CA$11,347,392
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$18,240,112
The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$20,547,927
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$33,379,671
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$19,333,819
Lehigh Valley ZooSchnecksville, PA$4,431,353
Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)Boston, MA$30,082,811
Conservation Society of CaliforniaOakland, CA$22,540,665
ZooTampaTampa, FL$44,977,034
Alaska Sealife CenterSeward, AK$9,855,278
Data update history
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
January 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
November 15, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
12400 SW 152 St
Miami, FL 33177
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Miami-Dade County, FL
Website URL
zoomiami.org/ 
Phone
(305) 255-5551
Facebook page
zoomiami 
IRS details
EIN
59-6192814
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1956
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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