Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Doing business as
GLAZA
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
5333 ZOO DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LOS ANGELES, CA900271498
D Employer identification number

95-2369545
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 20,375,856
F Name and address of principal officer:
CONNIE M MORGAN
5333 ZOO DRIVE
LOS ANGELES,CA900271498
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.LAZOO.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1963
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 34
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 102
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 750
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 59,522
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -26,364
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,983,154 11,732,594
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,705,597 3,100,810
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 673,372 2,043,569
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -123,725 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 13,238,398 16,876,973
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,819,322 5,386,225
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 4,485,154 4,896,215
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 50,745 57,973
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,421,015    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,901,651 5,094,257
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,256,872 15,434,670
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,018,474 1,442,303
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 39,083,789 36,818,020
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 14,082,198 11,433,664
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 25,001,591 25,384,356
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,268,668 including grants of $ 3,844,308 ) (Revenue $ 2,985,730 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,056,269 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 55,558 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,541,917 including grants of $ 1,541,917 ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet11,866,854
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) .... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
83
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
102
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
35
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
34
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTHE ORGANIZATION

5333 ZOO DRIVE
LOS ANGELES,CA900271498 (323) 644-4766
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) PETER ARKLEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) MARGOT ARMBRUSTER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) CHARLES X BLOCK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) RICHARD CORGEL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) DUNCAN CRABTREE-IRELAND........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) NANCY LEIGH DENNIS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) BRIAN DIAMOND........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) WILLIAM FUJIOKA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) IRFAN FURNITUREWALA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) CASSIDY HORN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) CINDY HORN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) DAVID V HUNT........................................................................
TRUSTEE (FROM 09/14)
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) FREDERICK HUNTSBERRY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) JONATHAN D JAFFREY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) DIANN H KIM........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) MATTHEW KRIEGER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) MONA LEITES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JOHN MANNING........................................................................
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 07/14)
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) HEATHER MNUCHIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) KATHY NELSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) ELISABETH HUNT PRICE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) ROB SHEPHERD........................................................................
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 08/14)
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) RAJATH SHOURIE........................................................................
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 03/15)
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) PATRICIA SILVER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) SLASH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) RICHARD SNEIDER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) JAY SONBOLIAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) ERIKA STERN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) MADELINE JOYCE TAFT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) DANA WALDEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) RICHARD LICHTENSTEIN........................................................................
CO-CHAIR
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(33) BETTY WHITE LUDDEN........................................................................
CO-CHAIR
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(34) NICK FRANKLIN........................................................................
VICE-CHAIR
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(35) LORI WINTERS SAMUELS........................................................................
VICE-CHAIR
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(36) LAURA Z WASSERMAN........................................................................
VICE-CHAIR
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(37) ROBERT N RUTH........................................................................
TREASURER
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(38) PHYLLIS KUPFERSTEIN........................................................................
SECRETARY
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(39) CONNIE M MORGAN........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		    X       329,931 0 117,150
(40) JOSEPH E BONNER........................................................................
VP, CFO
 37.50
.......................   		    X       204,322 0 67,978
(41) EUGENIA VASELS-RANDEL........................................................................
VP, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEM
 37.50
.......................   		      X     181,917 0 91,931
(42) BRIAN LEVITZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE GIVI
 37.50
.......................   		        X   117,752 0 33,006
(43) DAWN PETERSEN-AMEND........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 37.50
.......................   		        X   132,105 0 40,616
(44) ADRIENNE WALT........................................................................
ASSOC. VP OF ADVANCEMENT
 37.50
.......................   		        X   124,149 0 37,229
(45) PETER WILLIAMS........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TE
 37.50
.......................   		        X   128,816 0 28,023
(46) TIFFANY WU........................................................................
CONTROLLER
 37.50
.......................   		        X   105,482 0 17,792
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,324,474 0 433,725
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet9
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ADEASE INC

170 LAUREL ST
SAN DIEGO,CA92101 		MARKETING 1,235,783
SCHULTZ & WILLIAMS INC

325 CHESTNUT ST STE 700
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		MEMBERSHIP DIRECT MAIL 606,381
BIONIC LEAGUE LLC

7032 TRASK AVE
PLAYA DEL REY,CA90293 		EVENT STAGING 296,457
PALISADES MEDIA GROUP INC

1620 26TH ST 200S
SANTA MONICA,CA90404 		MARKETING 243,383
SERVICE AMERICASERVICE SYSTEMS ASSOCIAT

5333 ZOO DR
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		CATERING 241,348
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 2,436
b Membership dues....1b 6,253,303
c Fundraising events....1c 729,592
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		4,747,263
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,732,594
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a VISITOR AMENITIES 900099 3,041,288 3,041,288    
b SPONSORSHIP REVENUE 900099 59,522   59,522  
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 3,100,810
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 602,161     602,161
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 4,651,706  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,210,298  
c Gain or (loss) 1,441,408  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,441,408     1,441,408
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 729,592
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 288,585
b Less: direct expenses ...b 288,585
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 16,876,973 3,041,288 59,522 2,043,569
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 5,326,442 5,326,442
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 59,783 59,783
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,022,524 256,001 306,159 460,364
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 3,054,864 1,725,755 846,744 482,365
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 162,274 89,612 60,898 11,764
9 Other employee benefits ....... 385,244 204,685 120,526 60,033
10 Payroll taxes ........... 271,309 146,943 71,530 52,836
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 2,812   2,587 225
c Accounting ........... 51,097   51,097  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 57,973 57,973
f Investment management fees ...... 118,644   118,644  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 458,814 378,773 71,295 8,746
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,359,683 1,356,707   2,976
13 Office expenses ....... 404,206 323,552 52,249 28,405
14 Information technology ...... 140,531 40,665 60,450 39,416
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 6,469   6,469  
17 Travel ............ 39,355 27,654 7,094 4,607
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 31,709 5,643 24,763 1,303
20 Interest ........... 54,488   54,488  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 106,299 8,030 89,418 8,851
23 Insurance .............. 188,437 35,213 153,224  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING & PUBLICATIONS 820,138 791,639 2,937 25,562
b MAILING HOUSE & TELEMAR 350,110 341,891   8,219
c COMMUNITY EVENTS 324,565 294,758 82 29,725
d DONOR AND MEMBER BENEFI 259,545 143,817   115,728
e All other expenses 377,355 309,291 46,147 21,917
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 15,434,670 11,866,854 2,146,801 1,421,015
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 3,115,917 1 2,143,233
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 5,509,590 2 4,319,327
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 1,426,552 3 803,672
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 319,646 4 1,345,546
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 19,903 8 23,163
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 130,626 9 135,501
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,474,097
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 929,452 383,783 10c 544,645
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 28,029,396 11 27,362,703
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 148,376 15 140,230
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 39,083,789 16 36,818,020
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 3,567,498 17 2,674,269
18 Grants payable ................. 10,350,202 18 8,642,726
19 Deferred revenue ................ 164,498 19 116,669
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 14,082,198 26 11,433,664
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 18,235,885 27 19,034,758
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 4,688,016 28 4,275,061
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 2,077,690 29 2,074,537
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 25,001,591 33 25,384,356
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 39,083,789 34 36,818,020
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
16,876,973
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
15,434,670
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,442,303
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
25,001,591
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,059,538
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
25,384,356
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 14,432,802 11,264,847 13,462,249 9,983,154 11,732,594 60,875,646
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...... 1,864,141 2,651,696 2,553,400 2,674,941 3,041,288 12,785,466
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 159,100 150,965 160,089 177,547 288,128 935,829
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 16,456,043 14,067,508 16,175,738 12,835,642 15,062,010 74,596,941
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 1,730,334 922,411 1,179,988 1,224,186 1,262,573 6,319,492
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. 1,548,593 1,890,339 1,726,947 1,692,446 1,950,544 8,808,869
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 3,278,927 2,812,750 2,906,935 2,916,632 3,213,117 15,128,361
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 59,468,580
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 16,456,043 14,067,508 16,175,738 12,835,642 15,062,010 74,596,941
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 336,811 352,309 509,511 420,382 602,161 2,221,174
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 336,811 352,309 509,511 420,382 602,161 2,221,174
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 16,792,854 14,419,817 16,685,249 13,256,024 15,664,171 76,818,115
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
77.410 %
16
16
77.190 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
2.890 %
18
18
2.690 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 21,664,751 18,527,374 16,239,758 15,770,195 12,672,616
b Contributions ........ 4,994 1,000 280,585 805,424  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 837,419 3,973,755 2,696,691 -317,057 3,097,579
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		908,737 837,378 689,660 18,804  
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 21,598,427 21,664,751 18,527,374 16,239,758 15,770,195
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet85.290 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet5.750 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet8.960 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   194,407 143,758 50,649
d Equipment ................   1,279,690 785,694 493,996
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 544,645
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 15,660,981
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -1,051,392
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -1,051,392
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 16,712,373
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 118,649
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 45,951
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 164,600
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 16,876,973
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 15,278,216
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 15,278,216
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 118,649
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 37,805
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 156,454
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 15,434,670
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: GLAZA MANAGES ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT GLAZA AND LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS. THE MAJORITY OF GLAZA'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE UNRESTRICTED BEQUESTS WHICH THE BOARD HAS DESIGNATED TO BE TREATED AS ENDOWMENT. THESE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS (PRINCIPAL AND DISTRIBUTIONS) HAVE BEEN USED AT TIMES TO GUARANTEE GLAZA'S COMMITMENTS TO FUND CERTAIN MASTER PLAN PROJECTS WHILE GLAZA WAS STILL RAISING THE FUNDS FROM DONORS. THESE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS ARE USED NOW TO COLLATERALIZE A LINE OF CREDIT THAT PROVIDES A GUARANTEE FOR GLAZA'S COMMITMENT TO THE ELEPHANTS OF ASIA PROJECT, FOR WHICH IT IS RAISING FUNDS FROM DONORS. GLAZA EXPECTS TO FULLY RAISE THE PROJECT FUNDS, AND RELEASE THE LINE OF CREDIT AND THESE UNRESTRICTED FUNDS BEING USED AS COLLATERAL. GLAZA'S PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN LARGELY GIVEN BY DONORS FOR A SPECIFIC AREA OF SUPPORT: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE DOCENT PROGRAM, AND ZOO EXHIBIT IMPROVEMENTS. WITH ALL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, GLAZA HAS ADOPTED A DISTRIBUTION POLICY THAT WHILE ALLOWING FOR CURRENT DISTRIBUTIONS, PLACES AN EMPHASIS ON LONG-TERM GROWTH OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS SO THAT THEY CAN PROVIDE INCREASING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT IN THE FUTURE.
PART X, LINE 2: IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("ASC") TOPIC NO. 740, "UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES" ("ASC 740"), GLAZA RECOGNIZES THE IMPACT OF TAX POSITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THAT POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED ON AUDIT, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. TO DATE, GLAZA HAS NOT RECORDED ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. GLAZA RECOGNIZES POTENTIAL ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, GLAZA PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND DID NOT NOTE ANY MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE FEDERAL AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR GLAZA STILL OPEN AND SUBJECT TO IRS OR STATE OF CALIFORNIA EXAMINATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: FEDERAL (2011 - 2014) AND STATE (2010-2014).
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXHIBITIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXHIBITIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS 37,805. NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS 8,146.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXHIBITIONS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS 37,805.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 0
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 0
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) JAVAN WARTY PIG & BLACK WINGED STARLING CONSERVATION 11,000 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC PHILIPPINE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECT 10,000 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GIANT OTTER CONSERVATION 9,283 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC KOMODO SURVIVAL PROGRAM 7,500 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN PYGMY SLOTH CONSERVATION 5,000 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC PHILIPPINE EAGLE CONSERVATION 5,000 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
SOUTH ASIA ELEPHANT CONSERVATION PROGRAMS 5,000 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES HEPTER'S MARKHOR CONSERVATION 5,000 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) ASIAN VULTURE CONSERVATION 5,000 WIRE TRANSFER   N/A CASH GRANT
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
9
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: ON BEHALF OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, GLAZA FUNDS CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. ZOO CURATORS AND OFFICIALS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENIOR ZOO STAFF FOR BUDGETING PROPOSED CONSERVATION GRANTS. ZOO CURATORS AND SENIOR STAFF HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS, AND THE VAST MAJORITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR STAFFS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO ZOO OFFICIALS OVER THE YEARS. BUDGETED ORGANIZATIONS ARE THEN INVITED TO COMPLETE A LA ZOO/GLAZA GRANT REQUEST FORM WHERE THEY PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND GOVERNANCE; PRIOR GRANTS FROM THIS PROGRAM; AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO BE FUNDED, HOW IT WILL BE ADMINISTERED AND EVALUATED. ZOO AND GLAZA STAFF REVIEW THESE GRANT REQUESTS, AS WELL AS DO ON-LINE AND OTHER RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE ORGANIZATIONS' ABILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS. A MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY FUNDED BY THIS PROGRAM. DURING THE TERMS OF THE GRANTS, ZOO CURATORS MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS AND RECEIVE INTERIM AND FINAL WRITTEN AND ORAL UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECTS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ
filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
PREMIER PARTNERSHIPS
1148 4TH ST
 
SANTA MONICA, CA90403 		ASSIST WITH SPONSORSHIP SOLICITATION   No 136,014 57,973 78,041
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow 136,014 57,973 78,041
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

BEASTLY BALL
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,018,177     1,018,177
2 Less: Contributions . . 729,592     729,592
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		288,585     288,585
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . 57,831     57,831
8 Entertainment . . . 3,750     3,750
9 Other direct expenses . 227,004     227,004
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 288,585
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow 0
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: CA
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $  
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) GLAZA'S AGREEMENT WITH PREMIER PARTNERSHIPS ("PREMIER") PROVIDES FOR THE MONTHLY REIMBURSEMENT OF ALL REASONABLE, DIRECT, OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES (TRAVEL, LODGING, FOOD AND BEVERAGES) INCURRED IN THE FURTHERANCE OF PREMIER'S SPONSORSHIP SOLICITATION SERVICES, PROVIDED THAT SUCH EXPENSES OR ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN PRE-APPROVED IN WRITING BY GLAZA. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, THERE WERE NO AMOUNTS REIMBURSED FOR SUCH EXPENSES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
95-2369545
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DR
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		95-6000735 501(C)(3) 1,707,476   CASH GRANTS N/A MASTER PLAN CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
(2) LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DR
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		95-6000735 501(C)(3) 1,546,016   CASH GRANTS N/A MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER
(3) LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DR
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		95-6000735 501(C)(3) 1,021,511   CASH GRANTS N/A CONCESSIONS TRANSFER
(4) LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DR
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		95-6000735 501(C)(3) 335,089   CASH GRANTS N/A CAROUSEL TRANSFER
(5) LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DR
LOS ANGELES,CA90027 		95-6000735 501(C)(3) 15,054   CASH GRANTS N/A SPECIAL VENDING TRANSFER
(6) ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
15600 SAN PASQUAL VALLEY RD
ESCONDIDO,CA92027 		95-1648219 501(C)(3) 15,900   CASH GRANTS N/A ELEPHANT WELFARE INITIATIVES AND UKARI CONSERVATION
(7) FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL INC
1720 N ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		04-2730954 501(C)(3) 15,000   CASH GRANTS N/A HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT IN CAMBODIA
(8) PASO PACIFICO
PO BOX 1244
VENTURA,CA93002 		20-3396421 501(C)(3) 9,180   CASH GRANTS N/A JAGUAR CONSERVATION
(9) CLEVELAND ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 609281
CLEVELAND,OH44109 		34-0816490 501(C)(3) 8,500   CASH GRANTS N/A CHACOAN PECCARY CONSERVATION
(10) PANDRILLUS FOUNDATION
PO BOX 10082
PORTLAND,OR97296 		93-1289932 501(C)(3) 7,000   CASH GRANTS N/A BUSHMEAT & PRIMATE CONSERVATION
(11) WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
BRONX,NY10460 		13-1740011 501(C)(3) 6,000   CASH GRANTS N/A VICUNA CITES ENHANCEMENT
(12) INTERNATIONAL IGUANA FOUNDATION
1989 COLONIAL PKWY
FORT WORTH,TX76110 		75-2954637 501(C)(3) 5,000   CASH GRANTS N/A FIJIAN BANDED IGUANAS PROJECT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
12
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: ON BEHALF OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, GLAZA FUNDS CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. ZOO CURATORS AND OFFICIALS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENIOR ZOO STAFF FOR BUDGETING PROPOSED CONSERVATION GRANTS. ZOO CURATORS AND SENIOR STAFF HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS, AND THE VAST MAJORITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR STAFFS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO ZOO OFFICIALS OVER THE YEARS. BUDGETED ORGANIZATIONS ARE THEN INVITED TO COMPLETE A LA ZOO/GLAZA GRANT REQUEST FORM WHERE THEY PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND GOVERNANCE; PRIOR GRANTS FROM THIS PROGRAM; AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO BE FUNDED, HOW IT WILL BE ADMINISTERED AND EVALUATED. ZOO AND GLAZA STAFF REVIEW THESE GRANT REQUESTS, AS WELL AS DO ON-LINE AND OTHER RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE ORGANIZATIONS' ABILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS. A MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY FUNDED BY THIS PROGRAM. DURING THE TERMS OF THE GRANTS, ZOO CURATORS MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS AND RECEIVE INTERIM AND FINAL WRITTEN AND ORAL UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1CONNIE M MORGANPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 277,459
...............................
0 		50,000
...............................
0 		2,472
...............................
0 		68,862
...............................
0 		48,288
...............................
0 		447,081
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2JOSEPH E BONNERVP, CFO (i)
(ii)		 187,890
...............................
0 		15,000
...............................
0 		1,432
...............................
0 		49,397
...............................
0 		18,581
...............................
0 		272,300
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3EUGENIA VASELS-RANDELVP, INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEM (i)
(ii)		 172,985
...............................
0 		7,500
...............................
0 		1,432
...............................
0 		46,517
...............................
0 		45,414
...............................
0 		273,848
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4BRIAN LEVITZDIRECTOR OF CORPORATE GIVI (i)
(ii)		 117,189
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		563
...............................
0 		15,213
...............................
0 		17,793
...............................
0 		150,758
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5DAWN PETERSEN-AMENDGENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)		 130,769
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		1,336
...............................
0 		13,373
...............................
0 		27,243
...............................
0 		172,721
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6ADRIENNE WALTASSOC. VP OF ADVANCEMENT (i)
(ii)		 122,332
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		1,817
...............................
0 		8,446
...............................
0 		28,783
...............................
0 		161,378
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7PETER WILLIAMSDIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TE (i)
(ii)		 128,386
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		430
...............................
0 		11,961
...............................
0 		16,062
...............................
0 		156,839
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014, $8,200 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO CONNIE M. MORGAN'S 457(F) PLAN, $3,029 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO JOSEPH E. BONNER'S 457(F) PLAN, AND $597 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO EUGENIA VASELS RANDEL'S 457(F) PLAN.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) JOHN MANNING SEE PART V BELOW - THE TRUSTEE IS EMPLOYEED BY WELLS FARGO BANK. 162,475 SEE PART V - TRUSTEE JOHN MANNING IS EMPLOYED BY WELLS FARGO BANK. GLAZA HAS A BANKING RELATIONSHIP WITH WELLS FARGO THAT PRE-DATES MR. MANNING'S MEMBERSHIP ON THE GLAZA BOARD. IN 2009, GLAZA ENTERTAINED BIDS FOR AN INCREASED LINE OF CREDIT FROM WELLS FARGO AND BANK OF AMERICA. ALTHOUGH A MEMBER OF THE GLAZA FINANCE COMMITTEE, HE DID NOT ATTEND ANY MEETINGS WHERE THE BIDS WERE DISCUSSED, AND THE WELLS FARGO BID WAS ACCEPTED. HE RECUSED HIMSELF FROM ALL VOTES REGARDING THIS TRANSACTION. SUBSEQUENTLY, AS PART OF THE LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT, GLAZA TRANSFERRED ITS MAIN BANKING RELATIONSHIPS TO WELLS FARGO. MR. MANNING DOES NOT MATERIALLY BENEFIT FROM GLAZA'S BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH WELLS FARGO.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

95-2369545
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: THE GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION ("GLAZA OR THE "ASSOCIATION"), THE OFFICIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS (THE "ZOO"), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING, DEVELOPING, BEAUTIFYING, AND IMPROVING THE ZOO. THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (THE "CITY") AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF THE ZOO. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, GLAZA CONDUCTS A DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT RAISES FUNDS FOR OPERATIONAL, PROGRAMMATIC, AND CAPITAL NEEDS AND PROJECTS, DIRECTS AND OPERATES THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR OVER 62,000 HOUSEHOLDS; MANAGES MARKETING, STRATEGIC BRANDING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE ZOO; CONDUCTS A SITE RENTALS PROGRAM FOR THE ZOO; PLANS AND EXECUTES SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS; CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES PUBLICATIONS FOR THE ZOO, INCLUDING ITS WEBSITE; RECRUITS AND TRAINS APPROXIMATELY 750 DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS; AND OVERSEES CERTAIN VISITOR AMENITIES INCLUDING FOOD AND RETAIL CONCESSIONS AND THE TOM MANKIEWICZ CONSERVATION CAROUSEL. OPERATING AGREEMENT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, THROUGH THE ZOO DEPARTMENT, ENTERED INTO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION (THE "OPERATING AGREEMENT") FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING, DEVELOPING, BEAUTIFYING, AND IMPROVING THE ZOO. THE OPERATING AGREEMENT WAS EXECUTED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1997, EXPIRES ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRES GLAZA TO REMIT TO THE CITY 25% FROM EACH FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIP FEE. CONCESSION AGREEMENT A SEPARATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GLAZA (THE "CONCESSION AGREEMENT") DEFINES THE CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY AND GLAZA WHEREBY THE CITY HAS GRANTED TO GLAZA THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ALL APPROVED CONCESSIONS ON ZOO PREMISES. THE ORIGINAL CONCESSION AGREEMENT EXPIRED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2006. HOWEVER, THE OPERATING AGREEMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT TO FEBRUARY 11, 2016. ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016, THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE EXTENSION OF THE GLAZA CONCESSIONS MOU UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2016 UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ON OCTOBER 1, 1997, GLAZA ENTERED INTO A TEN-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH A JOINT VENTURE OF SERVICE AMERICA CORPORATION AND SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES ("JOINT VENTURE OR "CONCESSIONAIRE") FOR THE SUBCONTRACTING OF CONCESSIONS. DURING FISCAL 2007, A SECOND AMENDMENT WAS MADE TO THE AGREEMENT, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, GLAZA AND THE JOINT VENTURE ENTERED INTO A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. GLAZA AND THE JOINT VENTURE SUBSEQUENTLY ENTERED INTO THREE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENTS TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATING IN GOOD FAITH REGARDING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT. A FOURTH AMENDMENT WAS EXECUTED ON DECEMBER 11, 2014, WHICH EXTENDED THE TERMS OF THE JOINT VENTURE THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2016. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SITE RENTALS AND CATERED EVENTS ON MAY 3, 2013, GLAZA AND THE LOS ANGELES ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS EXECUTED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SITE RENTALS AND CATERED EVENTS (THE "MOU"), EFFECTIVE FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2016. THE MOU WAS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES ("CITY COUNCIL") ON JUNE 28, 2013, PENDING APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE ZOO'S BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN. IN NOVEMBER 2013, THE ZOO PRESENTED ITS BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN TO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. IN DECEMBER, HEARINGS WERE HELD BY CITY COUNCIL BUT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE PLAN AND A FIRST AMENDMENT WAS EXECUTED EXTENDING THE DATE FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PLAN TO MARCH 31, 2014. AFTER ADDITIONAL HEARINGS IN THE SPRING OF 2014, A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MOU WAS EXECUTED EXTENDING THE DATE FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PLAN TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. AFTER ADDITIONAL HEARINGS IN THE SUMMER OF 2014, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE ZOO'S BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN, RATIFIED THE MOU, AND APPROVED THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MOU ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2014. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE MOU, GLAZA ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR MARKETING, INCLUDING STRATEGIC BRANDING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND ADMISSIONS REVENUE FOR THE ZOO BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013. GLAZA'S OBJECTIVES INCLUDE INVESTING OVER $2 MILLION ANNUALLY IN THE MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM, WITH THE GOAL OF RAISING THE ZOO'S VISIBILITY IN THE COMPETITIVE LOS ANGELES MARKETPLACE; INCREASING ZOO ATTENDANCE, ADMISSIONS REVENUE AND OTHER FORMS OF EARNED REVENUE; AND HELPING TO GUARANTEE THAT THE ZOO CONTINUES TO FLOURISH OVER THE LONG TERM. AS A COMPONENT OF GLAZA'S OVERALL MARKETING CAMPAIGN, GLAZA ALSO AGREED TO MARKET THE ZOO AS A PRIME VENUE FOR CATERED EVENTS. IN LINE WITH THE MOU, GLAZA RE-ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR SITE RENTALS FROM THE CONCESSIONAIRE IN THE FALL OF 2013. FUNDRAISING FOCUS A MAJOR FUNDRAISING FOCUS SINCE THE LATE 1990S HAS BEEN RAISING THE PRIVATE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO SUPPLEMENT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOND FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS THAT ARE BEING USED TO FUND THE ZOO'S MASTER PLAN OF IMPROVED FACILITIES AND EXHIBITS. THIS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP HAS RESULTED IN SUCH PROJECTS AS THE CHIMPANZEES OF MAHALE MOUNTAINS, RED APE RAIN FOREST, THE WINNICK FAMILY CHILDREN'S ZOO, THE GOTTLIEB ANIMAL HEALTH AND CONSERVATION CENTER, THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER, THE FRONT ENTRY PLAZA AND SEA LIFE CLIFFS, THE CAMPO GORILLA RESERVE, THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR RESCUE ZONE, AND ELEPHANTS OF ASIA. ADDITIONAL CAPITAL PROJECTS INCLUDED THE TOM MANKIEWICZ CONSERVATION CAROUSEL AND THE ANGELA COLLIER WORLD OF BIRDS THEATER.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: THE GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION ("GLAZA OR THE "ASSOCIATION"), THE OFFICIAL SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS (THE "ZOO"), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING, DEVELOPING, BEAUTIFYING, AND IMPROVING THE ZOO. THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (THE "CITY") AND OPERATED BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, DEPARTMENT OF THE ZOO. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, GLAZA CONDUCTS A DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT RAISES FUNDS FOR OPERATIONAL, PROGRAMMATIC, AND CAPITAL NEEDS AND PROJECTS, DIRECTS AND OPERATES THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR OVER 62,000 HOUSEHOLDS; MANAGES MARKETING, STRATEGIC BRANDING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE ZOO; CONDUCTS A SITE RENTALS PROGRAM FOR THE ZOO; PLANS AND EXECUTES SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS; CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES PUBLICATIONS FOR THE ZOO, INCLUDING ITS WEBSITE; RECRUITS AND TRAINS APPROXIMATELY 750 DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS; AND OVERSEES CERTAIN VISITOR AMENITIES INCLUDING FOOD AND RETAIL CONCESSIONS AND THE TOM MANKIEWICZ CONSERVATION CAROUSEL. OPERATING AGREEMENT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, THROUGH THE ZOO DEPARTMENT, ENTERED INTO AN OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION (THE "OPERATING AGREEMENT") FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING, DEVELOPING, BEAUTIFYING, AND IMPROVING THE ZOO. THE OPERATING AGREEMENT WAS EXECUTED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1997, EXPIRES ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 AND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, REQUIRES GLAZA TO REMIT TO THE CITY 25% FROM EACH FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, AND OTHER MEMBERSHIP FEE. CONCESSION AGREEMENT A SEPARATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GLAZA (THE "CONCESSION AGREEMENT") DEFINES THE CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY AND GLAZA WHEREBY THE CITY HAS GRANTED TO GLAZA THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT AND PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN ALL APPROVED CONCESSIONS ON ZOO PREMISES. THE ORIGINAL CONCESSION AGREEMENT EXPIRED ON FEBRUARY 11, 2006. HOWEVER, THE OPERATING AGREEMENT EXTENDS THE TERM OF THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT TO FEBRUARY 11, 2016. ON FEBRUARY 10, 2016, THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE EXTENSION OF THE GLAZA CONCESSIONS MOU UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2016 UNDER THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ON OCTOBER 1, 1997, GLAZA ENTERED INTO A TEN-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH A JOINT VENTURE OF SERVICE AMERICA CORPORATION AND SERVICE SYSTEMS ASSOCIATES ("JOINT VENTURE OR "CONCESSIONAIRE") FOR THE SUBCONTRACTING OF CONCESSIONS. DURING FISCAL 2007, A SECOND AMENDMENT WAS MADE TO THE AGREEMENT, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, GLAZA AND THE JOINT VENTURE ENTERED INTO A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT, EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. GLAZA AND THE JOINT VENTURE SUBSEQUENTLY ENTERED INTO THREE PRELIMINARY AGREEMENTS TO EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATE THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATING IN GOOD FAITH REGARDING A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT. A FOURTH AMENDMENT WAS EXECUTED ON DECEMBER 11, 2014, WHICH EXTENDED THE TERMS OF THE JOINT VENTURE THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2016. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SITE RENTALS AND CATERED EVENTS ON MAY 3, 2013, GLAZA AND THE LOS ANGELES ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDENS EXECUTED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SITE RENTALS AND CATERED EVENTS (THE "MOU"), EFFECTIVE FOR A THREE-YEAR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013 TO JUNE 30, 2016. THE MOU WAS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES ("CITY COUNCIL") ON JUNE 28, 2013, PENDING APPROVAL BY CITY COUNCIL OF THE ZOO'S BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN. IN NOVEMBER 2013, THE ZOO PRESENTED ITS BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN TO CITY COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL. IN DECEMBER, HEARINGS WERE HELD BY CITY COUNCIL BUT NO ACTION WAS TAKEN ON THE PLAN AND A FIRST AMENDMENT WAS EXECUTED EXTENDING THE DATE FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PLAN TO MARCH 31, 2014. AFTER ADDITIONAL HEARINGS IN THE SPRING OF 2014, A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MOU WAS EXECUTED EXTENDING THE DATE FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PLAN TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014. AFTER ADDITIONAL HEARINGS IN THE SUMMER OF 2014, THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE ZOO'S BUSINESS AND MARKETING PLAN, RATIFIED THE MOU, AND APPROVED THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE MOU ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2014. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE MOU, GLAZA ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR MARKETING, INCLUDING STRATEGIC BRANDING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND ADMISSIONS REVENUE FOR THE ZOO BEGINNING JULY 1, 2013. GLAZA'S OBJECTIVES INCLUDE INVESTING OVER $2 MILLION ANNUALLY IN THE MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM, WITH THE GOAL OF RAISING THE ZOO'S VISIBILITY IN THE COMPETITIVE LOS ANGELES MARKETPLACE; INCREASING ZOO ATTENDANCE, ADMISSIONS REVENUE AND OTHER FORMS OF EARNED REVENUE; AND HELPING TO GUARANTEE THAT THE ZOO CONTINUES TO FLOURISH OVER THE LONG TERM. AS A COMPONENT OF GLAZA'S OVERALL MARKETING CAMPAIGN, GLAZA ALSO AGREED TO MARKET THE ZOO AS A PRIME VENUE FOR CATERED EVENTS. IN LINE WITH THE MOU, GLAZA RE-ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR SITE RENTALS FROM THE CONCESSIONAIRE IN THE FALL OF 2013. FUNDRAISING FOCUS A MAJOR FUNDRAISING FOCUS SINCE THE LATE 1990S HAS BEEN RAISING THE PRIVATE COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO SUPPLEMENT THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BOND FUNDS AND OTHER FUNDS THAT ARE BEING USED TO FUND THE ZOO'S MASTER PLAN OF IMPROVED FACILITIES AND EXHIBITS. THIS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP HAS RESULTED IN SUCH PROJECTS AS THE CHIMPANZEES OF MAHALE MOUNTAINS, RED APE RAIN FOREST, THE WINNICK FAMILY CHILDREN'S ZOO, THE GOTTLIEB ANIMAL HEALTH AND CONSERVATION CENTER, THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER, THE FRONT ENTRY PLAZA AND SEA LIFE CLIFFS, THE CAMPO GORILLA RESERVE, THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR RESCUE ZONE, AND ELEPHANTS OF ASIA. ADDITIONAL CAPITAL PROJECTS INCLUDED THE TOM MANKIEWICZ CONSERVATION CAROUSEL AND THE ANGELA COLLIER WORLD OF BIRDS THEATER.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MEMBERSHIP, VISITOR AMENITIES, PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITE, DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS, AS WELL AS MEMBERSHIP AND CONCESSIONS TRANSFERS TO THE LOS ANGELES ZOO GLAZA DIRECTS AND OPERATES THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR OVER 62,000 HOUSEHOLDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPERATING AGREEMENT, GLAZA REMITS 25% FROM EACH FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL AND OTHER MEMBERSHIP FEE TO THE LOS ANGELES ZOO. GLAZA OVERSEES VISITOR AMENITIES, INCLUDING FOOD AND RETAIL CONCESSIONS, SITE RENTALS, AND RIDES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONCESSIONS AGREEMENT, GLAZA TRANSFERS A PORTION OF CONCESSIONS COMMISSIONS TO THE ZOO. THE GLAZA PUBLICATIONS DIVISION CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES PUBLICATIONS FOR THE ZOO, INCLUDING ITS WEBSITE AND THE FOLLOWING: - ZOO VIEW, THE AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE FOR GLAZA MEMBERS, WHICH IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY - ZOOSCAPE, THE AWARD-WINNING NEWSLETTER, WHICH IS PUBLISHED 6 TIMES PER YEAR AND WHICH FEATURES MONTHLY ZOO EVENTS AND NEWS - GNUS, THE NEWSLETTER FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS OF THE ZOO, WHICH IS PUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY GLAZA RECRUITS AND TRAINS APPROXIMATELY 750 DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST ZOO STAFF AND VISITORS DURING PUBLIC HOURS AS WELL AS AT SPECIAL EVENTS AND OFF SITE VISITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, THE DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS LOGGED MORE THAN 75,000 HOURS OF SERVICE, HELPING WITH 110 ASSIGNMENTS BOTH ON- AND OFF-GROUNDS. VOLUNTEERS PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN FULFILLING THE ZOO'S MISSION OF "NURTURING WILDLIFE AND ENRICHING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE," CONTRIBUTING THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO NEARLY EVERY ZOO VENUE, INCLUDING: - DOCENT-LED TOURS: 242 DOCENTS LOGGED OVER 10,000 HOUR TOURING OVER 7,500 CHILDREN, 1,700 ADULTS, AND 1,300 COLLEGE STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 200 SCHOOLS - DOCENT-LED VIP TOURS: 125 CART TOURS OF 600 INDIVIDUALS - DOCENT-LED BIRD WALKS, BAT WALKS, AND BOTANICAL TOURS FOR 320 GLAZA MEMBERS - "ANIMALS & YOU" DOCENT PROGRAM WHICH OFFERED UP-CLOSE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS TO MORE THAN 144,000 VISITORS, FROM 44 DOCENTS OVER 3,000 HOURS OF SERVICE - COMMUNITY OUTREACH (CLASSROOM SAFARI, SPEAKERS BUREAU, SPECIAL NEEDS OUTREACH, AND COMMUNITY FAIRS) 60 DOCENTS GAVE OVER 2,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TOWARDS THE OUTREACH ASSIGNMENTS. THEY VISITED OVER 62 FACILITIES, INTERACTED WITH OVER 6,100 INDIVIDUALS AND TRAVELED OVER 3,100 MILES - DAILY ASSIGNMENTS FOOD PREP (7,000 HOURS), ENRICHMENT (3,000 HOURS), RESEARCH (3,000 HOURS), AND AS AMBASSADORS ON GROUNDS (17,000 HOURS) - ZOOWORLD PATCH PROGRAM: 23 DOCENTS GAVE OVER 300 HOURS AT 13 PRESENTATIONS FOR 443 SCOUTS FROM 40 TROOPS, WHO EARNED PATCHES THROUGH DAY-LONG EXPLORATIONS OF THE ZOO AND ITS PLANT AND ANIMAL COLLECTIONS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MARKETING, STRATEGIC BRANDING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS ON JULY 1, 2013, GLAZA ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR MARKETING, STRATEGIC BRANDING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE ZOO. GLAZA'S AIM IS TO RAISE ATTENDANCE BY MAKING A STRATEGIC LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN MARKETING AND ADVERTISING THAT WILL INCREASE THE ZOO'S VISIBILITY WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS GLAZA ALSO PRODUCES AND PROMOTES SPECIAL EVENTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ZOOGOERS' ENJOYMENT, ATTRACT NEW VISITORS, RAISE MONEY FOR ZOO PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT. ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 INCLUDED: - HOLIDAY REINDEER ROMP (LIVE REINDEER) - COOL AT THE ZOO, A SUMMER EVENT DESIGNED TO HELP ZOO GUESTS BEAT THE HEAT - EXPANDED EVENING OFFERINGS, INCLUDING THE ROARING NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES AND THE NIGHT OF THE LIVING ZOO HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - BREW AT THE L.A. ZOO, AN ADULTS-ONLY EVENT FEATURING MORE THAN 35 LOCAL CRAFT AND MICROBREWERIES, LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, AND PUB-STYLE FOOD - BOO AT THE L.A. ZOO ENJOYED BY TRICK-OR-TREATERS - ZOODIAC, A LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION - SNOW DAYS, WHERE GUESTS WERE TREATED TO PLAYTIME IN THE SNOW - BIG BUNNY'S SPRING FLING, AN EASTER-THEMED DAYTIME EVENT - STAFFING FOR A FULL PROGRAM OF SPECIAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND PATRONS, AND STAFF SUPPORT FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS - INTRODUCTION OF ZOO LIGHTS, AN EVENING EVENT FEATURING HOLIDAY-THEMED LIGHT DISPLAYS AND LASER SHOWS, WHICH RAN BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS, AND DREW OVER 170,000 GUESTS IN ITS INAUGURAL YEAR
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOO, INCLUDING TRANSFERS FOR MASTER PLAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, NON-MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS, ZOO OPERATIONS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, ZOO SPECIAL EVENTS, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2015, GLAZA SUPPORTED THE ZOO IN A BREADTH OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: - NEW JAGUAR HABITAT AS PART OF THE RAINFOREST OF THE AMERICAS EXHIBIT - FUNDING FOR CRITICAL SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO AND AROUND THE GLOBE, INCLUDING CONVERSATION GRANTS FOR ASIAN ELEPHANTS, GIANT OTTERS, AND KOMODO DRAGONS - BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF THE ZOO'S ANIMAL COLLECTION AND TO SUPPORT THE ANIMAL CARE STAFF - STAFFING AND SUPPLIES FOR THE MURIEL'S RANCH ANIMAL CONTACT AREA IN THE WINNICK FAMILY CHILDREN'S ZOO - RE-OPENING OF AUSTRALIA HOUSE FEATURING SOUTHERN HAIRY-NOSED WOMBAT, ECHIDNA, AND SUGAR GLIDERS - CONTINUED FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ELEPHANTS OF ASIA, A STATE-OF-THE-ART HOME FOR ENDANGERED ASIAN ELEPHANTS WHICH RECEIVED A SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS - EXHIBIT IMPROVEMENT, INCLUDING NEW MESH FOR THE CHIMPANZEE AND ORANGUTAN HABITAT - PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF STATE-OF-THE ART MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AT THE LOS ANGELES ZOO GOTTLIEB ANIMAL HEALTH AND CONSERVATION CENTER - ANIMAL ACQUISITION AT THE ZOO, SUPPORTING THE ARRIVAL OF NEW RESIDENTS SUCH AS A SUMATRAN TIGER, SNOW LEOPARDS, SHETLAND SHEEP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 GLAZA IS ORGANIZED AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS ELECT A VOLUNTARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HIRES THE PRESIDENT AND MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS THE FULL AUTHORITY TO RUN THE ORGANIZATION IN ALL MATTERS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES TO FULL TERMS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ANY MEMBER CAN BRING ANY BUSINESS TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A GLAZA IS ORGANIZED AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS ELECT A VOLUNTARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HIRES THE PRESIDENT AND MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS THE FULL AUTHORITY TO RUN THE ORGANIZATION IN ALL MATTERS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES TO FULL TERMS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ANY MEMBER CAN BRING ANY BUSINESS TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B GLAZA IS ORGANIZED AS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS ELECT A VOLUNTARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HIRES THE PRESIDENT AND MEETS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO OVERSEE THE OPERATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS THE FULL AUTHORITY TO RUN THE ORGANIZATION IN ALL MATTERS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ELECTION OF TRUSTEES TO FULL TERMS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR ANY MEMBER CAN BRING ANY BUSINESS TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S STAFF, REVIEWED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND PRESENTED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE. IT IS PROVIDED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO ELECTRONIC FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ASSOCIATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTING THE ASSOCIATION'S WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AS WELL AS A LIST OF BUSINESSES WITH WHICH THE ASSOCIATION HAD SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS DURING THE PRIOR YEAR AND A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FORM THAT MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO THE ASSOCIATION. AVOIDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IS DIRECTED NOT ONLY TO THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY, BUT ALSO TO SENIOR STAFF WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION, MAKE COMMITMENTS ON THE ZOO OR THE ASSOCIATION'S BEHALF, AND/OR HAVE ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS CONSTITUENCIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT (S.B. 1262), THE ASSOCIATION'S INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PRESIDENT AND THE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA, COMPENSATION HISTORY, AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS FOR THESE OFFICERS AND DOCUMENTS ITS WORK. THE COMMITTEE DELIBERATES AND PRESENTS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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