Friends of the National Zoo
Friends of the National Zoo
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About this organization
Mission
In the fight to save animals and the planet, we need every smart voice and innovative solution at the table. Unfortunately, long-standing systems have put up enormous barriers to careers in wildlife conservation. To save wildlife and their habitats we must fuel a self-sustaining movement that brings a more representative and inclusive community of conservationists to the fight, today and in the future. By supporting and amplifying the work of underrepresented voices in the conservation field—such as women, people of color, Indigenous people, and those from disadvantaged communities—we will help save wildlife today, and we will inspire, educate, and uplift a more representative group of future conservationists to follow in their footsteps.
About
Zoo visitor services: These programs and guest services are designed to enhance visitor education of NZP/SCBI's saving species conservation mission and enjoyment in the park. The programs provide visitors with amenities that facilitate an informative and enjoyable experience in the zoo. These services are critical to the operation of the zoo for visitors and include: information aides; grounds maintenance teams; dining; retail; and concessions. The zoo helps visitors better understand animals, our natural world and conservation needs and provides a connection to wildlife and endangered species.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Friends of the national zoo (fonz) is an independent 501(c)(3) organization which is the dedicated partner of the smithsonian national zoological park (nzp). fonz provides informative, educational, enriching and exciting experiences that connect people with wildlife and educates regarding the need for conservation and preservation of endangered species and enhanced biodiversity. together with the zoo, fonz is building a society committed to restoring an endangered natural world. fonz has been providing support to programs at nzp since 1958.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Fonz provides informative, educational, and enriching experiences that connect people with wildlife and the mission of saving species.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of DC, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2020 as 3001 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20008.
- The non-profit has a total of 326 employees, as reported on their form for 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $680,691.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1965.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $8,304,927 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.