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Nashville Zoo INC

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · NASHVILLE, TN · EIN 62-1411210

About

In fulfillment of our mission to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership, our goal is to build a first class zoo for middle tennessee and to develop a facility that is recognized for excellence in animal care and global conservation with strong community value in mind. We strive to be the BEST at creating unique designs and innovative architecture and horticultural components to enhance exhibits for the benefit of the animals, our visitors and the zoological community.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
529
Volunteers
345

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$35.9M
Expenses
$31.9M
Assets
$182.7M
Liabilities
$8.4M

Financial history

$47.4M$23.7M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $35.9M · Peak FY2023: $47.4M · Avg: $31.9M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$495K
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
CENTRAL AMERICAN AND THE CARIBBEAN
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
EUROPE
SOUTH AMERICA
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,

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
$136K
Grants Given
$495K
NASHVILLE ZOO INC
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Address

3777 Nolensville Road
Nashville, TN, 37211-332

Governance

Voting board members33
Independent members33
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %58.2%
Permanent endowment %41.8%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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