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Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

Public charity
Other · SANTA BARBARA, CA · EIN 95-2268554

About

The santa barbara zoo is dedicated to the preservation, conservation, and enhancement of the natural world and its living treasures through education, research, recreation and conservation.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
428
Volunteers
159

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$21.8M
Expenses
$18.0M
Assets
$47.0M
Liabilities
$1.8M

Financial history

$21.8M$10.9M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $21.8M · Avg: $14.4M
SANTA BARBARA ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
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Address

500 Ninos DR
Santa Barbara, CA, 93103-375

Governance

Voting board members23
Independent members23
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 %24.7%
Permanent endowment %27.4%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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