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DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY (EIN 38-6027356)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-11-13
IRS object ID
202543179349304049
Schema version
2024v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2025-11-13T08:34:36-07:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2024-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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Phone2485415717PhoneNum

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Address Line18450 W 10 Mile RoadAddressLine1Txt
CityRoyal OakCityNm
State AbbreviationMIStateAbbreviationCd
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PersonRobert SchumakerPersonNm
Person TitleChief Financial OfficerPersonTitleTxt
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Signature2025-11-13SignatureDt
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Principal OfficerDr Hayley W MurphyPrincipalOfficerNm

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Gross Receipts$96,517,141GrossReceiptsAmt
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Website Addresshttp://www.detroitzoo.org/WebsiteAddressTxt
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Activity Or MissionThe mission of the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. The vision of the DZS is to be a force for positive change in a world where animals and nature are valued, understood and protected by all people.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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CY Total Expenses$67,117,325CYTotalExpensesAmt
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MissionThe mission of the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. The vision of the DZS is to be a force for positive change in a world where animals and nature are valued, understood and protected by all people. The DZS operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center.MissionDesc
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Grant$638,508GrantAmt
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DescCONSERVATION, ANIMAL CARE, AND WELFARE: The Detroit Zoological Society demonstrates leadership in wildlife conservation, animal care, and animal welfare. The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center had 1,909 individual animals representing 212 species in its care as of December 31, 2024. The Detroit Zoological Society is a leader in species conservation through its local, national and international field conservation programs, its support of partners' field conservation work and captive breeding of threatened and endangered species at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. The Detroit Zoological Society's Center for Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare and Ethics is a resource center for captive animal welfare knowledge, research and best practices; a convener and forum for exotic animal welfare science, practice and policy discussions; and a center conducting research and training, and recognizing advances in exotic animal welfare.Desc

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DescEDUCATION: The Detroit Zoological Society provides a broad audience with outstanding and unique educational opportunities that lead to the appreciation and stewardship of nature. Humane education, environmental literacy, responsible resource management, conservation, science literacy and stewardship are fundamental components of education programming. Programs utilize a variety of instructional strategies - including inquiry-based learning, storytelling, interactive technology and participatory science - to meet the various learning styles of individuals within the community. Regional school district partnerships enhance humane education and life science experiences in the classroom through onsite programs, community-based afterschool programs, internships, teacher training and curriculum support. The DZS education team also creates unique and engaging educational content for a variety of audiences online.Desc

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DescGUEST ENGAGEMENT: The Detroit Zoological Society continues to inspire the community with engaging, meaningful and memorable experiences at both the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. Significant animal habitats/facilities at the Detroit Zoo include the Arctic Ring of Life habitat for polar bears and sea otters, the Devereaux Tiger Forest, the Great Apes of Harambee, the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, the Cotton Family Wolf Wilderness, the Australian Outback Adventure, and the National Amphibian Conservation Center. The Detroit Zoo welcomed more than 1.2 million visitors in 2024. In addition to animal experiences, other attractions at the Zoo include the 4-D Theater, Giraffe Encounter, Tauber Family Railroad, Science On a Sphere, and the Carousel. Visitors can also participate in Zoo-sponsored events including Greenfest, Sunset at the Zoo, Run Wild, Zoo Boo and Wild Lights. Attendance has remained consistent over the past 3 years, and the DZS continued to provide a safe and secure experience to all guests. At the Belle Isle Nature Center, visitors are able to get an insider's view of an active beehive and get an up-close view of Michigan wildlife, including native reptiles and amphibians. Admission and programming at the Belle Isle Nature Center are free of charge.Desc

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DescThe Detroit Zoological Society continues to demonstrate organizational excellence consistent with a commitment to outstanding environmental leadership. The Detroit Zoological Society maintains grounds at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center totaling 130 acres and 80 buildings where staff members and volunteers are committed to lessening their environmental impact on the Earth. The Detroit Zoological Society has developed a unique, green roadmap called the Greenprint. This comprehensive strategic plan guides our operations and is the plan by which we refine and improve our facilities and daily practices, develop new policies and programs and improve green literacy in our community.Desc
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Robert Schumaker
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Jane Alessandrini
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Randi Hamilton
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Diane Miller
VP of Education500$201,783$0$16,720Yes (X)
Mike Murray
VP of Life Sciences500$183,394$0$31,832Yes (X)
Amanda Hanlin
Chief of Staff500$183,245$0$31,602Yes (X)
Ann Duncan
Associate VP of Life Sciences400$181,515$0$26,956Yes (X)
Toria Bradley
VP of Human Resources - Term Aug 2024400$177,313$0$12,639Yes (X)
Richard K Martin
Director of Individual Philanthropy400$152,193$0$25,526Yes (X)
DeAndrea Matthews
VP of Diversity and Community Engagement400$140,467$0$26,967Yes (X)
Anthony F Earley Jr
Chairman40Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
Stephen R Polk
Vice Chair20Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
Robert G Riney
Vice Chair20Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
John G Sznewajs
Treasurer20Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
Lloyd A Semple
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William Conway
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Cynthia Ford
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Terry S Harvill
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Alan Kalter
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Alan Kaufman
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Bonnie Larson
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Tom Lewand
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Denise J Lewis
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Shawn Patterson
Executive Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Ismael Ahmed
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
N Charles Anderson
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Diane Banks
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Alisha Bell
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Tonya Berry
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Andrew Blake
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Denise Brooks-Williams
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Thomas C Buhl
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Sharima Bulchak
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Beth Chappell
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Betty Chu
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Matthew P Cullen
Director - Term June 202410$0$0$0Yes (X)
Marvin Daitch
Director - Term May 202410$0$0$0Yes (X)
Beth Daly
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Mark Douglas
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
David E Duprey
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Charles Ellis
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
John Erb
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Kimberly Andrews Espy
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Jennifer Grieco
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Hassan Jaber
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Brandon Kolo
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Isaiah McKinnon
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Mario Marrow Sr
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Stuart Robbins
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Gino Roncelli
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
James Rosenthal
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Rick Ruffner
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James Sawyer
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Shirley R Stancato
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
James Tate
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Joel D Tauber
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Manny Torgow
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Marianne Vidershain
Director10$0$0$0Yes (X)
Larry Wolfe
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Program Services$338,056ProgramServicesAmt

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt

Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$300,452TotalAmt
Program Services$300,452ProgramServicesAmt

Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,542,273TotalAmt
Program Services$1,365,338ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$898,334ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$278,601FundraisingAmt

Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$19,938,059TotalAmt
Program Services$16,908,991ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,935,648ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,093,420FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$632,871TotalAmt
Program Services$523,098ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$70,745ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$39,028FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,387,206TotalAmt
Program Services$2,037,980ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$234,998ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$114,228FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,910,675TotalAmt
Program Services$1,644,868ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$172,299ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$93,508FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$132,694TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$132,694ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$169,411TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$169,411ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$87,000TotalAmt
Program Services$87,000ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$25,056,803TotalAmt
Program Services$22,755,162ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,204,595ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$97,046FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,527,671TotalAmt
Program Services$2,487,102ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$38,096ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,473FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$417,881TotalAmt
Program Services$227,519ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$171,260ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$19,102FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$766,708TotalAmt
Program Services$93,504ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$624,137ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$49,067FundraisingAmt

Royalties RoyaltiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,557,778TotalAmt
Program Services$5,208,562ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$332,115ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$17,101FundraisingAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$65,480TotalAmt
Program Services$57,538ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$6,966ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$976FundraisingAmt

Pymt Travel Entrtnmnt Pub Ofcl PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,107,793TotalAmt
Program Services$507,887ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$569,193ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$30,713FundraisingAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$11,901TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$11,901ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$705,425TotalAmt
Program Services$705,425ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$0ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$704,067TotalAmt
Program Services$0ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$704,067ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$0FundraisingAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)

DescDescTotalTotalAmtProgram ServicesProgramServicesAmtManagement And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmtFundraisingFundraisingAmt
Animal Care$1,282,924$1,282,924$0$0
Wildlife Conservation$126,176$126,176$0$0
Exhibits$76,270$76,270$0$0
Special Events$271,751$171,973$28,672$71,106

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$67,117,325TotalAmt
Program Services$56,905,825ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$8,305,131ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,906,369FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$78,304BOYAmt
EOY$65,993EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$14,376,606BOYAmt
EOY$8,199,502EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,899,951BOYAmt
EOY$1,699,755EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$4,018,971BOYAmt
EOY$3,908,112EOYAmt

Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$835,409BOYAmt
EOY$916,801EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss$9,228,873LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt
Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec$6,286,642LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt

Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,959,522BOYAmt
EOY$2,942,231EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$47,582,388BOYAmt
EOY$52,714,582EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$70,751,151BOYAmt
EOY$70,446,976EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$6,131,635BOYAmt
EOY$6,890,660EOYAmt

Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,994,939BOYAmt
EOY$3,237,770EOYAmt

Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$252,708BOYAmt
EOY$271,055EOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$91,680EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$0BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$9,379,282BOYAmt
EOY$10,491,165EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$43,225,955BOYAmt
EOY$42,541,752EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$18,145,914BOYAmt
EOY$17,414,059EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$61,371,869BOYAmt
EOY$59,955,811EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$70,751,151BOYAmt
EOY$70,446,976EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$2,967,448ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$1,551,390NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$0DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Investment Expense$0InvestmentExpenseAmt
Prior Period Adjustments$0PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Publicly Supported Org509a2Yes (X)PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind

Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$9,095,325CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$19,413,924CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$16,247,142CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$15,853,117CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$18,131,457CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$78,740,965TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$6,588,433CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$19,201,001CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$22,415,652CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$20,484,155CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$22,329,045CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$91,018,286TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$0CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft509 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$13,259,906CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$13,786,317CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$14,420,306CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$15,028,726CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$15,992,853CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$72,488,108TotalAmt

Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl509 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$0CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Total509 Total509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$28,943,664CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$52,401,242CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$53,083,100CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$51,365,998CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$56,453,355CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$242,247,359TotalAmt

Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$357,916CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,281,023CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$401,582CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$423,250CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$247,963CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,711,734TotalAmt

Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$0CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Subst And Dsqlfy Prsns Tot SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$357,916CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,281,023CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$401,582CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$423,250CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$247,963CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$2,711,734TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509$239,535,625PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,245,847CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,078,811CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,744,172CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,193,357CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,155,942CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$9,418,129TotalAmt

Post1975 UBTI Post1975UBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$0CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,245,847CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,078,811CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,744,172CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,193,357CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,155,942CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$9,418,129TotalAmt

Net Income From Other UBI NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$0CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$0CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Other Income509 OtherIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$570,000CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$570,000CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$570,000CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,570,000CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$4,436,000CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$7,716,000TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$30,759,511CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$55,050,053CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$55,397,272CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$55,129,355CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$63,045,297CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$259,381,488TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.92349PublicSupportCY509Pct
Public Support PY5090.92818PublicSupportPY509Pct
Investment Income CY0.03631InvestmentIncomeCYPct
Investment Income PY0.03388InvestmentIncomePYPct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule A, Part III, Line 12FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSchedule A, Part III, Line 12 - Revenue from the City of Detroit.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$87,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$87,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$67,029,478FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$67,116,478FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$1,000,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$250,000FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Filing Organizations Total$0FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt

Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$1,000,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$1,000,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$4,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Lobbying Ceiling$6,000,000LobbyingCeilingAmt

Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$71,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$84,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$84,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$87,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$326,000TotalAmt

Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$250,000CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$250,000CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$250,000CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$250,000CurrentYearAmt
Total$1,000,000TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grassroots Ceiling$1,500,000GrassrootsCeilingAmt

Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Year Minus3$0CurrentYearMinus3Amt
Current Year Minus2$0CurrentYearMinus2Amt
Current Year Minus1$0CurrentYearMinus1Amt
Current Year$0CurrentYearAmt
Total$0TotalAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Held Works Art HeldWorksArtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Revenues Included$0RevenuesIncludedAmt
Assets Included$0AssetsIncludedAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Collection Used Pub ExhibitionYes (X)CollectionUsedPubExhibitionInd
Coll Used Scholarly RsrchYes (X)CollUsedScholarlyRsrchInd
Collection Used PreservationYes (X)CollectionUsedPreservationInd
Solicited Assets Sale0SolicitedAssetsSaleInd
Agent Trustee Etc0AgentTrusteeEtcInd
Incl Escrow Custodial Acct LiabYes (1)InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd
Explanation ProvidedYes (X)ExplanationProvidedInd

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$32,540,839BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$179,598ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,579,518InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$415,800OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$40,451AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$35,843,704EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$27,695,891BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$237,676ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$5,062,962InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$415,400OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$40,291AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$32,540,838EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$32,158,608BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,623,492ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$5,635,562InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$412,700OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$37,947AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$27,695,891EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$27,964,283BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,387,683ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,200,927InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$354,200OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$40,085AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$32,158,608EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$23,736,628BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$334,796ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$4,251,339InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Grants Or Scholarships$0GrantsOrScholarshipsAmt
Other Expenditures$327,200OtherExpendituresAmt
Administrative Expenses$31,280AdministrativeExpensesAmt
End Year Balance$27,964,283EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.7BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.3PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated OrgYes (1)EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$0OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$404,586OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$162,708DepreciationAmt
Book Value$241,878BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$0OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$0DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$8,824,287OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$6,123,934DepreciationAmt
Book Value$2,700,353BookValueAmt

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Investment Cost Or Other Basis$0InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Other Cost Or Other Basis$0OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$0DepreciationAmt
Book Value$0BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$2,942,231TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Federal Income Tax Liability$0FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt
Total Liability$0TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$66,008,088TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$1,551,390NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$0DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Recoveries Prior Year Grants$0RecoveriesPriorYearGrantsAmt
Other Revenue$306,821OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$1,858,211RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$64,149,877RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$0InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$0OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$0RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$64,149,877TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$67,424,147TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$0DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Prior Year Adjustments$0PriorYearAdjustmentsAmt
Losses Reported$0LossesReportedAmt
Other Expenses Included$306,822OtherExpensesIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Reported$306,822ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$67,117,325ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$0InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Other Expenses Not Included$0OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$0ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$67,117,325TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (7 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1The Society owns numerous works of art accumulated over the years. Consistent with financial statement presentations followed by other institutions, primarily museums, the Society excludes the value of its works of art from the statements of financial position. The works of art are held for educational and exhibition purposes.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 - The Detroit Zoo has a permanent art collection from artists in multiple mediums acquired for the purpose of interpreting the relationship of humans with animals through various cultures and times. The collection was begun with the understanding that art is a visual communication that records feelings, beliefs, and ideas which reflect the cultural context in which it was made, hence artist interpretations were chosen over literal depictions. In the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery, one contemporary piece is a transfer image of cave paintings done by the earliest known artists some 40,000 years ago. Michigan artists in the Wildlife Interpretive Gallery collection are: Rich Branstrom, Susie Colquitt, Laura Ford, Peter Hackett, Cathy Peet, and Ia Moua Yang. Other recognized artists include Larry Rivers and Alexis Rockman. In addition, works by artists including Marshall Fredericks, Tom Tischler and William Allen are displayed throughout the zoo.
Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2bSchedule D, Part IV, Line 2b - The Detroit Zoological Society collects donations for the Amazon Rainforest Adopt-A-School program on behalf of CONAPAC, a Peruvian NGO. The Detroit Zoo holds funds for the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake Species Survival Plan organization and the Society staff are active members in this organization.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 - The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) endowments were established to provide a stable source of funding to help underwrite the programs and facilities of the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. Monies placed in endowments are invested, with interest, and only distributed as dictated by the Society's endowment governing policy. Funds may be established by donors within each endowment. A named fund requires a minimum investment of $100,000 and the revenue may be restricted by the donors. The endowments (minimum of $1 million) of the Detroit Zoological Society include the following: The Berman Academy for Humane Education Endowment: the Berman Academy for Humane Education Endowment was established September 13, 2001 by Madeleine and Mandell L. Berman. The purpose of the endowment is to support operational costs associated with humane education programs at the Detroit Zoo. The John S. and James L. Knight Fund: the Knight fund was established December 13, 1999 by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The purpose of the fund is to support research and education programs of the Detroit Zoological Society. The Society determined that it would be most beneficial as a component of the Humane Education Endowment. The Adelyn B. Devereaux Fund: The Devereaux fund was established December 28, 2001 through Mrs. Adelyn B. Devereaux's trust agreement. The purpose of the fund is to benefit the Detroit Zoological Society's endowment fund. The Society determined that it would be most beneficial as a component of the Humane Education Endowment. The Richard and Jane Manoogian Endowment for Wildlife Art and Interpretation: the Richard and Jane Manoogian Endowment for Wildlife Art and Interpretation was established May 6, 2002 by Richard A. Manoogian. The purpose of the endowment is to purchase and maintain works of art, including sculpture, at the Detroit Zoological Park. In addition, earnings will support educational programs and projects focusing on the interpretation of art that explores the relationship between humans and animals.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Federal Income Taxes - The Society has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code). The Society is a public charity by reason of being described in the Code Section 509(a)(2). The Society is exempt from federal income taxes except to the extent of income derived from unrelated business activities. Unrelated business income is not material to the financial statements. The Society completed an analysis of its tax positions, in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, and determined that no amounts were required to be recognized in the financial statements at December 31, 2024 or 2023.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2dSchedule D, Part XI, Line 2d - Other adjustments to audited financial statements include: donations to CONAPAC of $230,452 and direct fundraising expenses of $537,273, for a total of $306,821.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2dSchedule D, Part XII, Line 2d - Other adjustments to audited financial statements include: donations to CONAPAC of $230,452, direct fundraising expenses of $537,273, and rounding of $1, for total of $306,822.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (6 entries)

RegionRegionTxtOfficesOfficesCntEmployeeEmployeeCntType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
South America00GrantmakingEducation Support$250,452
South America00GrantmakingConservation Support$25,000
Sub-Saharan Africa00GrantmakingConservation Support$10,000
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland)00GrantmakingConservation Support$10,000
East Asia and the Pacific00GrantmakingConservation Support$5,000
North America (including Canada and Mexico, but not the United States)00GrantmakingConservation Support$2,500
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee0TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Spent$302,952TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (4 entries)

RegionRegionTxtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtCash GrantCashGrantAmtManner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt
South AmericaEducation Support$250,452Wire Transfer$0
South AmericaConservation Support$25,000Wire Transfer$0
Sub-Saharan AfricaConservation Support$10,000Wire Transfer$0
Europe (including Iceland and Greenland)Conservation Support$10,000Wire Transfer$0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org4Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign Corp0TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp Ownership0ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest Co0PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule F, Part I, Line 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSchedule F, Part I, Line 2 - The Adopt-A-School program receives international support. The Detroit Zoological Society accepts donations from supporters worldwide and transfers the funds in their entirety down to our partners in Peru. A representative from the Detroit Zoological Society participates in the delivery of school supplies annually, providing a first-hand account of the purchased supplies and their distribution. This representative also stays in contact with leaders of the organizations to ensure their activities continue to support their mission.ExplanationTxt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1Sunset at the ZooEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$890,038GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$534,371CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$355,667GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Cash Prizes Event1$0CashPrizesEvent1Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event1$0NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$174,577RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$103,470FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$113,108EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$92,769OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Event2Run WildEvent2Nm
Gross Receipts Event2$133,863GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt
Charitable Contri Event2$53,000CharitableContriEvent2Amt
Gross Revenue Event2$80,863GrossRevenueEvent2Amt
Cash Prizes Event2$0CashPrizesEvent2Amt
Non Cash Prizes Event2$0NonCashPrizesEvent2Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event2$5,073RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt
Food And Beverage Event2$0FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt
Entertainment Event2$28,793EntertainmentEvent2Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event2$19,483OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt
Other Events Total0OtherEventsTotalCnt
Gross Receipts Total$1,023,901GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$587,371CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$436,530GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Cash Prizes Total Events$0CashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Non Cash Prizes Total Events$0NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$179,650RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$103,470FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$141,901EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$112,252OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$537,273DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$100,743NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (16 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc
800 Cherokee Ave SEAtlantaGA30315521118866501(c)(3)$70,000$0Conservation Support
Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center Inc
P O Box 334Cumberland CenterME04021462308758501(c)(3)$40,000Conservation Support
Wildlife Conservation Network
209 Mississippi StSan FranciscoCA94107614855869501(c)(3)$25,000Conservation Support
OnePlanet Inc
2444 Navarre WayVirginia BeachVA23456474202052501(c)(3)$20,000Conservation Support
American Forests
1220 L Street NW Suite 750WashingtonDC20005530196544501(c)(3)$18,020Conservation Support
Ngogo Chimpanzee Project Inc
1120 E Almeria RdPhoenixAZ85006453861462501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Amphibian Survival Alliance
PO Box 129AustinTX787670129262887967501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Oklahoma City Zoological Trust dba Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
2101 NE 50th StreeetOklahoma CityOK73111730982355Trust/Estate$10,000Conservation Support
Re wild
PO Box 129AustinTX78767262887967501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Polar Bears International Inc
810 N Wallace Ste EBozemanMT59715770322706501(c)(6)$10,000Conservation Support
Red Panda Network
1859 Powell St Suite 100San FranciscoCA94133261103671501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Global Conservation Network
12101 Johnny Cake Ridge RoadApple ValleyMN55124411719362501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Turtle Survival Alliance
1989 Colonial ParkwayFort WorthTX76110200785702501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Lincoln Park Zoological Society
2001 N Clark StChicagoIL60614362512404501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Minnesota Zoo Foundation
13000 Zoo BlvdApple ValleyMN55124510147653501(c)(3)$10,000Conservation Support
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
8403 Colesville RdSilver SpringMD20910550526930C Corp$8,000Conservation Support
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org16Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSchedule I, Part I, Line 2FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationSchedule I, Part I, Line 2 - The Detroit Zoological Society monitors the use of funds through direct observation, reporting from the organization, and participation by DZS staff in research activities.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (11 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Hayley Murphy
Executive Director/CEO$473,368$0$68,250$0$5,400$0$13,800$0$23,944$0$584,762$0$0$0
Robert Schumaker
Chief Financial Officer$250,532$0$22,240$0$5,400$0$11,356$0$24,044$0$313,572$0$0$0
Jane Alessandrini
VP of Development$222,314$0$17,815$0$5,400$0$9,903$0$23,169$0$278,601$0$0$0
Randi Hamilton
VP of Guest Services, Communications, and Marketing$190,945$0$16,186$0$5,400$0$8,853$0$24,044$0$245,428$0$0$0
Diane Miller
VP of Education$181,859$0$14,613$0$5,400$0$8,120$0$8,600$0$218,592$0$0$0
Mike Murray
VP of Life Sciences$164,395$0$13,600$0$5,400$0$7,789$0$24,044$0$215,228$0$0$0
Amanda Hanlin
Chief of Staff$164,795$0$13,050$0$5,400$0$7,559$0$24,044$0$214,848$0$0$0
Ann Duncan
Associate VP of Life Sciences$162,622$0$13,492$0$5,400$0$7,521$0$19,435$0$208,470$0$0$0
Toria Bradley
VP of Human Resources - Term Aug 2024$170,712$0$3,002$0$3,600$0$5,297$0$7,342$0$189,953$0$0$0
Richard K Martin
Director of Individual Philanthropy$149,228$0$2,965$0$0$0$6,365$0$19,162$0$177,720$0$0$0
DeAndrea Matthews
VP of Diversity and Community Engagement$125,132$0$9,936$0$5,400$0$2,924$0$24,044$0$167,436$0$0$0

Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM

Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
Contribution10ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$188,677NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMarket ValueMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt

Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Non Cash CheckboxYes (X)NonCashCheckboxInd
DescSupplies and AuctionDesc
Contribution199ContributionCnt
Noncash Contributions Rpt F990$1,082,532NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt
Method Of Determining RevenuesMarket ValueMethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form8283 Received0Form8283ReceivedCnt
Any Property That Must Be Held0AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd
Review Process Unusual NC GiftsYes (1)ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd
Third Parties Used0ThirdPartiesUsedInd

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 - Paying Detroit Zoological Society members receive benefits including free admission to the Detroit Zoo, discounted admission to participating zoos and aquariums across the country, discounts for certain after hours events, and 10% discount in the gift shop. Primary classes of membership include the following: Individual, Family, Supporter, and Renaissance Circle. In addition to the benefits received by the paying members, the members also have certain voting rights. This includes the ability to attend the annual meeting and call special meetings. The annual meeting of the members is held on a date set by the Board of Directors in the second quarter of each year. Special meetings of the members may also be called by the Chairman of the Board, President, a majority of the Board of Directors or of the Executive Committee, or by not less than one-tenth of the members. At each meeting of the members of the Society, each member shall be entitled to cast one vote on each matter submitted for membership action; this vote may be by proxy executed in writing by the member of by his duly authorized attorney-in-fact. No proxy shall be valid after eleven (11) months from the date of its execution unless otherwise provided in the proxy. No person may act as a proxy unless such person is a member of the Society. All privileges of membership (other than voting) are subject to such rules and regulations that may be adopted by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7aForm 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a - The Detroit Zoological Society Board governs, develops policies and strategy and oversees all Society operations and activities. The Governance and Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board Chairperson and ratified by the Board of Trustees. The Committee shall include the Board Chairperson, the Director/Chief Executive Officer and at least two other board members. The chairperson of the committee shall be a member of the Board of Trustees. The Governance and Nominating Committee will be responsible for 1. The recruitment, selection, nominating, orientation and evaluation of board members of the Detroit Zoological Society. 2. Maintaining an awareness of the needs of the board and/or its affiliate organizations for executive and board talents. 3. Plan board members' development, including recruitment, orientation, education, and evaluation of their effectiveness. 4. Identify and select candidates for committees of the board using criteria for board service as a guide. 5. Provide an orientation program conducted by management for new board members. 6. Periodically conduct an assessment to determine board educational needs. The Director/Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for researching and updating the committee on educational opportunities. 7. Conduct board self-evaluations. 8. Review the performance of board members prior to re-appointment. 9. Confirm compliance with the DZS conflict of interest policy. 10. Meet as needed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7bForm 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b - See explanation for Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11bForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - A draft of the IRS Form 990 is prepared by the Detroit Zoological Society's finance department under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. This draft is sent to an external audit firm where a review is performed by the tax team to ensure accuracy and completeness. After this review a draft is provided to the CEO and Audit Committee for review. The Audit Committee chair then informs the CEO and CFO that the Form can be made available to all board members (via the Executive Committee) and can be filed with the IRS on behalf of the organization. A board resolution is not required in order for the Form 990 to be filed. This final draft is filed with the IRS and state government agencies.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12cForm 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - The Conflict of Interest Policy is distributed annually to key employees and board members. Key employees are required to read the policy and complete a questionnaire annually, which is maintained by the Human Resources department. Board members are given a copy at the annual board retreat, where they are asked to read the policy and complete the questionnaire and return it to the CEO's executive assistant. If a questionnaire is returned with a potential conflict, it is brought to the Board Chair and/or the CEO of the Society, who shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material. If the matters are material, the potential conflict would be brought to the attention of the Board. The Board Chair and/or the CEO, with the Board, will determine whether a contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair and reasonable to the Society. The decision of the Board Chair and/or the CEO of the Society on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of the Society and the advancement of its purpose.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The Detroit Zoological Society uses the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) salary survey and engages an independent consultant to prepare a competitive salary analysis of non-union, salaried positions and develop salary structures and ranges for these positions. Job grades and salary ranges, including minimum, midpoint, and maximum, were established for each position. Upon determining a wage for a new hire, an individual's salary is set within the range considering the market value of the position (based on the role's primary responsibilities), individual characteristics (experience, performance, etc.) and internal value. Salary is not to be lower than the minimum established wage of the pay grade and range. If a new hire is to be brought in higher than the established midpoint wage of the pay grade and range, it must be approved by the head of Human Resources and another member of the Executive Leadership Team. A salary is not to exceed the established maximum wage of the pay grade and range. Salary guidelines and wages are reviewed by the CEO, CFO and VP of Human Resources. Executive compensation is reviewed and approved by the board Compensation Committee.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - The financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon written request.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11gForm 990, Part IX, Line 11g - Contracted/Construction Services = $15,620,600. General Labor = $3,272,877. Skilled Labor = $777,513. Professional Services = $3,571,147. Janitorial Services = $1,072,287. Service Fees = $596,855. Event Entertainment = $145,523.