Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
Employer identification number
95-1648219
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
38,563,239
37,761,491
32,953,010
40,055,636
40,510,557
189,843,933
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
134,498,375
141,091,882
146,337,641
129,206,825
137,929,973
689,064,696
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
8,000,000
8,700,000
9,719,525
9,635,752
9,799,908
45,855,185
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
181,061,614
187,553,373
189,010,176
178,898,213
188,240,438
924,763,814
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
1,647,728
2,355,000
740,535
370,810
490,898
5,604,971
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
1,647,728
2,355,000
740,535
370,810
490,898
5,604,971
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
919,158,843
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
181,061,614
187,553,373
189,010,176
178,898,213
188,240,438
924,763,814
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
4,367,150
4,155,989
857,713
2,057,477
2,204,678
13,643,007
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
4,367,150
4,155,989
857,713
2,057,477
2,204,678
13,643,007
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
45,578
3,447,895
0
0
0
3,493,473
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
185,474,342
195,157,257
189,867,889
180,955,690
190,445,116
941,900,294
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
97.586 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.263 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.449 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.555 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
Employer identification number
95-1648219
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 6
THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO HAS OVER 250,000 MEMBERS (INCLUDING DUAL MEMBERSHIPS CONSISTING OF TWO ADULT MEMBERS OF AN IMMEDIATE HOUSEHOLD ISSUED AN INDIVISIBLE INTEREST IN A SINGLE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP).
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7A
MEMBERS MAY NOMINATE TRUSTEES TO SUCCEED TRUSTEES WHOSE TERMS OF OFFICE ARE EXPIRING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ARTICLE VI, SECTION 3(b) OF THE BYLAWS.
DESCR CLASSES OF PERSONS, DECISIONS REQUIRING APPR & TYPE OF VOTING RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 7B
ANY ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THE BYLAWS BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHICH WOULD MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE RIGHTS OF MEMBERS AS TO VOTING OR TRANSFER SHALL REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI OF THE BYLAWS.
DESCRIBE THE PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT &/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11B
A DRAFT OF THE 990 AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES WAS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY TO OUR GENERAL COUNSEL, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & MEMBERSHIP AND THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. FOLLOWING THEIR REVIEW, THE 990 AND SUPPORTING SCHEDULES WERE REVIEWED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PREPARER AND THEN DISTRIBUTED EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR IN PAPER FORM TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL FOLLOW UP ON ANY ISSUES REVEALED ON THE DISCLOSURE FORM. IN ADDITION, THEY FOLLOW UP ON ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, APPROPRIATE ACTION IS TAKEN, SUCH AS PROHIBITING PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.
OFFICES & POSITIONS FOR WHICH PROCESS WAS USED, & YEAR PROCESS WAS BEGUN
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 15A & 15B
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS A CHARTERED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, FORMED IN 2005. EACH YEAR, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND CONFIRMS THE EXECUTIVE TEAM'S SALARIES. IN 2008, AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION FIRM PERFORMED A COMPREHENSIVE SALARY SURVEY OF THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE TEAM. IN 2010, THE EXECUTIVE TEAM'S INCREASES WERE BASED ON THE SOCIETY'S STANDARDIZED MERIT BASED INCREASE PROGRAM. THE EXECUTIVE TEAM INCLUDES: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, DIRECTOR-SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK, DIRECTOR-SAN DIEGO ZOO, CHIEF LIFE SCIENCES OFFICER, DIRECTOR-VETERINARY SERVICES, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER, CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH.
AVAIL OF GOV DOCS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, & FIN STMTS TO GEN PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND IS POSTED ON THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S WEBSITE. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S WEBSITE.
ENDOWMENT FUNDS
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PART V
THE ENDING BALANCE FROM TWO YEARS BACK IN COLUMN C LINE 1G AND THE BEGINNING BALANCE FROM LAST YEAR IN COLUMN B LINE 1A REFLECT A DIFFERENE DUE TO A RECLASSIFICATION OF FUNDS FROM DONATION REVENUE TO AN ENDOWMENT.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAINS/(LOSSES) ON SWAP TRANSACTION (1,149,000) NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS 6,401,000 PENSION RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION (17,330,000) ROUNDING (33) ____________ (12,077,967)
INCREASE IN OTHER COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN F
OTHER COMPENSATION INCLUDES RETIREMENT, OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS. THE AMOUNT SHOWN INCLUDES EFFECTS FROM A REDUCTION IN THE DISCOUNT RATE AND A PENSION PLAN AMENDMENT IN 2010 FOR THE DEFERRED BENEFITS PENSION FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES.
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