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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$36,852,417
Total expenses
$38,996,111
Contributions and grants received
$5,910,390
Grants paid
$402,172
Program service revenue
$26,597,204
Investment income
$101,399
Other revenue
$4,243,424
Total assets, end of year
$3,841,304
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,635,456
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$205,848
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$34,750,523
Management and general expenses
$4,245,588
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$34,750,523

Program services were 89.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $5,735,366

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $175,024

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $5,490

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CITY MANAGEMENT FEES

    total $14,889,353 · related or exempt $14,889,353

  • 2b · Program service revenue: ADMISSION

    total $8,579,990 · related or exempt $8,579,990

  • 2c · Program service revenue: EDUCATION

    total $1,543,259 · related or exempt $1,543,259

  • 2d · Program service revenue: RIDES

    total $1,427,052 · related or exempt $1,427,052

  • 2e · Program service revenue: CONSERVATION FUND

    total $157,550 · related or exempt $157,550

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $101,399 · excluded $101,399

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $6,478 · excluded $6,478

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $141,095

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $141,095

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $141,095 · excluded $141,095

  • 11a · Other revenue: CONCESSIONS SUBCONTRACT REV.

    total $2,273,069 · related or exempt $2,273,069

  • 11b · Other revenue: PARKING

    total $1,822,782 · related or exempt $1,822,782

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $4,095,851

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $317,172 · program services $317,172

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $85,000 · program services $85,000

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,216,223 · program services $640,338 · management and general $575,885

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $16,153,841 · program services $14,473,320 · management and general $1,680,521

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $373,246 · management and general $373,246

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,577,166 · program services $1,577,166

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,266,384 · program services $1,113,332 · management and general $153,052

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $139,931 · management and general $139,931

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $67,750 · management and general $67,750

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $4,485,206 · program services $3,973,667 · management and general $511,539

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,656,744 · program services $1,551,363 · management and general $105,381

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $447,124 · program services $335,251 · management and general $111,873

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,404,742 · program services $1,341,144 · management and general $63,598

  • 17 · Travel

    total $201,157 · program services $170,793 · management and general $30,364

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $164,152 · program services $114,962 · management and general $49,190

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $473,953 · program services $379,330 · management and general $94,623

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $420,531 · program services $178,935 · management and general $241,596

  • 24a · Other expenses: CAPITAL PROJECTS

    total $6,544,059 · program services $6,544,059

  • 24b · Other expenses: ANIMAL FOOD

    total $1,396,311 · program services $1,396,311

  • 24c · Other expenses: ZOO REPAIRS AND MAINTEN

    total $322,317 · program services $320,842 · management and general $1,475

  • 24d · Other expenses: EXHIBIT EXPENSE

    total $94,751 · program services $94,751

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $188,351 · program services $142,787 · management and general $45,564

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $544,900 · end of year $62,505

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,076,113 · end of year $301,565

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $247,463 · end of year $211,743

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $165,162 · end of year $161,969

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $343,708 · end of year $647,039

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $10,339,928

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $8,827,567

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,426,537 · end of year $1,512,361

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $930,331 · end of year $944,122

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,991,940 · end of year $3,237,199

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $380,516 · end of year $312,577

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $12,216 · end of year $85,680

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,349,542 · end of year $205,848

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

  • ANIMAL AND SCIENCE - THE ORGANIZATION CARES FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF ANIMALS AT THE DALLAS ZOO INCLUDING PROVIDING NUTRITION SERVICES AND ADVANCED HOSPITAL CARE AS NEEDED. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE. THE DALLAS ZOO ATTRACTED 951,563 VISITORS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025.

    Expenses $14,502,155 · Revenue $8,737,540

  • FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS - THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES AND MAINTAINS THE DALLAS ZOO WHICH CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 106 ACRES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GUEST SERVICES AND PERFORMS ONGOING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ZOO.

    Expenses $16,794,308 · Revenue $20,412,256

  • EDUCATION AND INTERPRETATION - THE ORGANIZATION MAKES EACH VISIT AN EXCITING ADVENTURE WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT INTERESTING WILDLIFE, ENGAGE IN INTERACTIVE FUN, AND SUPPORT WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE ENDANGERED SPECIES.

    Expenses $3,454,060 · Grants $402,172 · Revenue $1,543,259

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • LISA NEW

    CEO AND PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $558,914
    From this org
    $517,018
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,896
    Hours/week
    25 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $398,941
    Bonus
    $67,500
    Other
    $50,577
    Deferred
    $30,194
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,702
    Filer's total
    $558,914

  • MARIANNE DEJONG

    EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFIC

    Total calculated
    $304,388
    From this org
    $282,820
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,568
    Hours/week
    25 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $245,208
    Bonus
    $37,012
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $8,012
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,556
    Filer's total
    $304,388

  • SEAN GREENE

    EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFIC

    Total calculated
    $281,090
    From this org
    $268,724
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,366
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $232,874
    Bonus
    $35,250
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $5,205
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,161
    Filer's total
    $281,090

  • RUSSELL H EDELL

    EVP, CHIEF MISSION OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $278,621
    From this org
    $260,681
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,940
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $224,831
    Bonus
    $35,250
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $6,793
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,147
    Filer's total
    $278,621

  • KARI STREIBER

    VP, MARKETING & COMMUNICAT

    Total calculated
    $209,371
    From this org
    $191,136
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,235
    Hours/week
    15 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $164,580
    Bonus
    $25,956
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $5,370
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,865
    Filer's total
    $209,371

  • CHRISTINA BARBOUR

    ASSOC. VP, ANIMAL CARE & W

    Total calculated
    $179,484
    From this org
    $161,122
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,362
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $139,227
    Bonus
    $21,295
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $4,970
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,392
    Filer's total
    $179,484

  • ANNE BURGDORF-MOISUK

    ASSOC. VP, ANIMAL HEALTH &

    Total calculated
    $183,260
    From this org
    $159,988
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,272
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $137,347
    Bonus
    $22,041
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $5,146
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,126
    Filer's total
    $183,260

  • CARMEN HANOLD

    ASSOC. VP, GUEST EXPERIENC

    Total calculated
    $171,646
    From this org
    $158,778
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,868
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $137,425
    Bonus
    $20,753
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $4,864
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,004
    Filer's total
    $171,646

  • BARBARA CHRIST

    CONTROLLER

    Total calculated
    $163,253
    From this org
    $153,433
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,820
    Hours/week
    25 + 25 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $132,191
    Bonus
    $20,642
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $2,787
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,033
    Filer's total
    $163,253

  • DIANA WORDEN

    SR. DIRECTOR OF SAFETY AND

    Total calculated
    $151,827
    From this org
    $139,576
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,251
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $120,654
    Bonus
    $18,322
    Other
    $600
    Deferred
    $4,277
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,974
    Filer's total
    $151,827

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

None.

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PURSUANT TO THE BYLAWS, THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPROVED BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IN DETERMINING APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION, SURVEY DATA, INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND OTHER FACTORS ARE REVIEWED FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS WITHIN ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA. THE DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS OTHER OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT DETERMINES COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • MORRELL PROPERTIES LLC

    INVESTMENTS · TX · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT INC

  • UPTON LLC

    INVESTMENTS · TX · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT INC

  • CLARENDON-EWING LLC

    INVESTMENTS · TX · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT INC

  • AUGGIE

    INVESTMENTS · TX · income $0 · assets $0

    Directly controlled by DALLAS ZOO MANAGEMENT INC

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
10 August 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.5
Source object
202612239349300106

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