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Dallas Zoological Society

Public charity
DBA: % BARBARA CHRIST
Other · DALLAS, TX · EIN 75-0964982

About

Support of the dallas zoo as an outstanding center of education, entertainment and wildlife conservation through fundraising, volunteerism, promoting public awareness and participation, and enhancing the visitor experience.

In care of Barbara Christ

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
0
Volunteers
59

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$24.3M
Expenses
$11.3M
Assets
$43.6M
Liabilities
$4.0M

Financial history

$24.3M$12.2M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $24.3M · Avg: $10.6M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$0
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
$23K
DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
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Address

650 S R L Thornton FWY
Dallas, TX, 75203-301

Governance

Voting board members56
Independent members56
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$713K
Net to org$663K
Retained by contractors$51K
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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