Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2020
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A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 03-01-2020 , and ending 02-28-2021
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3400 WEST GIRARD AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
PHILADELPHIA, PA19104
D Employer identification number

23-1352298
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 43,427,774
F Name and address of principal officer:
VIKRAM H DEWAN
3400 WEST GIRARD AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA,PA19104
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WWW.PHILADELPHIAZOO.ORG
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1859
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: BY CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE, THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO, AMERICA'S FIRST ZOO (SEE SCHED O) CREATES JOYFUL DISCOVERY AND INSPIRES ACTION FOR ANIMALS AND HABITATS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 34
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 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 401
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 258
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 14,068,202 18,859,429
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 18,046,505 5,022,574
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,371,586 1,666,448
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 7,552,533 980,970
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 41,038,826 26,529,421
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 145,374 134,468
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) 19,423,898 15,540,611
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 452,431 115,380
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,815,587    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 21,839,611 14,976,561
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 41,861,314 30,767,020
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -822,488 -4,237,599
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 113,302,279 118,635,708
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 20,169,507 24,067,901
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 93,132,772 94,567,807
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PHILADELPHIA ZOO'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE, WHILE CREATING JOYFUL DISCOVERY AND INSPIRING ACTION FOR ANIMALS AND HABITATS.
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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.
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Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
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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 $ 14,983,606 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 5,147,349 )
EXHIBITS AND GARDEN CARE: PHILADELPHIA ZOO'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE, WHILE CREATING JOYFUL DISCOVERY AND INSPIRING ACTION FOR ANIMALS AND HABITATS. ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS, PHILADELPHIA ZOO, AMERICA'S FIRST ZOO, WELCOMES OVER 1 MILLION VISITORS EACH YEAR THROUGH ITS HISTORIC GATES. PHILADELPHIA ZOO HAS WORKED DILIGENTLY TO REIMAGINE AND TRANSFORM ITS CAMPUS AND THE OVERALL ZOO EXPERIENCE, WITH THE ADDITIONS OF AWARD-WINNING EXHIBITS SUCH AS THE PIONEERING ZOO360, KIDZOOU: HAMILTON FAMILY CHILDREN'S ZOO & FARIS FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER (KIDZOOU), MCNEIL AVIAN CENTER AND BIG CAT FALLS (SEE SCHED O).OVER THE PAST DECADE, OTHER UPDATES EXHIBIT ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDE: ZOO360: ZOO360 AN INNOVATIVE, FIRST-IN-THE-WORLD SYSTEM OF SEE-THROUGH TRAILS PASSING THROUGH TREETOPS, CROSSING OVER PATHWAYS AND CONNECTING HABITATS, PROVIDING ANIMALS LIKE AMAZING BIG CATS, MAJESTIC PRIMATES AND MARVELOUS MEERKATS OPPORTUNITIES TO TRAVEL AND EXPLORE. ZOO360 OFFERS EXCITING AND ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR ANIMALS AND VISITORS ALIKE, TAKING THE ZOO EXPERIENCE TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL. ZOO360 BENEFITS ANIMAL BY OFFERING MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL, GREATER ENVIRONMENTAL VARIETY AND AN INCREASED ABILITY TO DETERMINE THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHILE SIMILARLY ENHANCING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE BY CREATING A MORE DYNAMIC ENGAGEMENT. ANIMALS ARE ON THE MOVE LIKE NEVER BEFORE AT PHILADELPHIA ZOO, NOW AS YOU MOVE AROUND THE ZOO, THE ZOO MOVES AROUND YOU.ZOO360 TRAILS LINK EXISTING HABITATS, SO ANIMALS WITH SIMILAR HABITAT REQUIREMENTS CAN UTILIZE EACH OTHER'S SPACES IN A TIME-SHARING SITUATION. ZOO360 IS ANOTHER FIRST AT PHILADELPHIA ZOO AND IN THE WORLD, AND SHOWCASES THE ZOO'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN ANIMAL CARE AND INSPIRING GUESTS TO CONSERVATION ACTION. KIDZOOU, HAMILTON FAMILY CHILDREN'S ZOO & FARIS FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER: AT THE HEART OF THE CAMPUS IS KIDZOOU: AN INDOOR-OUTDOOR WILDLIFE ACADEMY AND CHILDREN'S ZOO THAT BOASTS INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE YOUNGEST ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. KIDZOOU OFFERS DYNAMIC DISPLAYS, HANDS-ON LEARNING AND RARE AND UNUSUAL GOATS, SHEEP, CHICKENS AND DUCKS FOR TODDLERS AND TWEENS ALIKE. LOCATED ON THE SITE OF THE FORMER PACHYDERM HOUSE, KIDZOOU WAS DESIGNED WITH SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITIES IN MIND AND WITH THE INPUT OF EXPERTS FROM THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA'S CENTER FOR AUTISM RESEARCH, THE OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND OTHERS. EXHIBITS FEATURE UNIVERSAL DESIGN ELEMENTS, SIGNAGE IN BRAILLE, SIGN LANGUAGE AND A PICTURE EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR VERY YOUNG CHILDREN OR THOSE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM, AS WELL AS AUDIO AND TACTILE ELEMENTS. THE SITE IS WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE AND BUILDINGS FEATURE POWER DOORS. AMENITIES ALSO INCLUDE ADOLESCENT-SIZE CHANGING TABLES IN FAMILY RESTROOMS.KIDZOOU IS LEED GOLD CERTIFIED AND UTILIZES ELEMENTS SUCH AS GEOTHERMAL WELLS FOR HEATING AND COOLING; DAYLIGHTING; RAIN WATER COLLECTION FOR USE AS GRAY WATER TO FLUSH THE PUBLIC TOILETS; RAIN GARDENS AND VEGETATED ROOFS TO REDUCE WATER RUNOFF INTO STORM DRAINS; BUILDING REUSE (RENOVATION OF THE FORMER PACHYDERM EXHIBIT); AND RECYCLED AND SALVAGE BUILDING MATERIALS.KIDZOOU HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL PRESTIGIOUS HONORS INCLUDING:-THE GROUNDBREAKER AWARD FROM THE DELAWARE VALLEY GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL-THE CONSTRUCTION AWARD FROM PRESERVATION PENNSYLVANIA-BEST NEW STORMWATER CONTROL MEASURE FROM TEMPLE/VILLANOVA SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER INITIATIVE-THE MAYOR'S COMMISSION ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-THE GRAND JURY AWARD FROM THE PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA-2014 EXHIBIT OF THE YEAR FROM ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA)MCNEIL AVIAN CENTER SHOWCASES LUSH WALK-THROUGH HABITATS, WHICH HOUSE OVER 100 RARE AND ENDANGERED BIRDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. NOTABLE FEATURES INCLUDE THE RAINFOREST, WHICH IMMERSES VISITORS IN COLOR AND SOUND AS THEY ARE SURROUNDED BY BIRD SPECIES, AND THE MULTI-SENSORY 4-D MIGRATION THEATER. BIG CAT FALLS OFFERS IS A STUNNING LANDSCAPE OF HABITATS WHERE GUESTS COME FACE-TO-FACE WITH ENDANGERED BIG CATS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, INCLUDING BEAUTIFUL SNOW LEOPARDS, PLAYFUL PUMAS, CRITICALLY-ENDANGERED AMUR TIGERS, AFRICAN LIONS, JAGUARS AND AMUR LEOPARDS AND MORE. BIG CATS MOVE FROM ONE EXHIBIT TO ANOTHER UTILIZING BIG CAT CROSSING, AN EXTENSION OF ZOO360 THAT CROSSES OVER THE MAIN VISITOR PATH STOPPING GUESTS IN THEIR TRACKS. OUTBACK OUTPOSTPHILADELPHIA ZOO'S NEWEST AUSTRALIAN OUTBACK EXHIBIT LETS GUESTS EXPLORE THE LAND OF THE RED KANGAROO, THE WORLD'S LARGEST MARSUPIAL, AND THE EMU, THE SECOND TALLEST BIRD IN THE WORLD. VISITORS CAN TAKE AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY OF THE JOEY, SAY G'DAY TO A FEW OF AUSTRALIA'S GIANTS, AND JUMP INTO THE POUCH OF GIANT KANGAROO STATUE TO TAKE A SELFIE OR KICK BACK AND RELAX IN A NEW OUTDOOR SEATING AREA.WINGS OF ASIAREPLICATING AN ASIAN GARDEN, WINGS OF ASIA IS FILLED WITH COLOR, SOUND AND A SPECTACULAR COLLECTION OF UNIQUE ASIAN BIRDS! THIS FREE FLIGHT AVIARY OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAND-FEED AMAZING CREATURES, PROVIDING AN UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BIRDS ON THE PLANET.RAPTOR RIDGEHOME TO THE ZOO'S BALD EAGLES AND OWLS, TWO OF NORTH AMERICA'S MOST RECOGNIZABLE BIRDS OF PREY, RAPTOR RIDGE ALSO FEATURES WORK FROM LOCAL ARTISTS THAT ACCENTUATE THE EXHIBIT INCLUDING EXQUISITE BENCHES MADE WITH CHAINSAWS AND A 40-FOOT-LONG MURAL FEATURING PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS TO SOAR LIKE THE IMPRESSIVE BIRDS ILLUSTRATED IN THE ARTWORK.WATER IS LIFEA COMPLETE REDESIGN OF THE FORMER CARNIVORE KINGDOM EXHIBIT, WATER IS LIFE HIGHLIGHTS ONE OF THE PLANET'S MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCES AND SHOWCASES ITS ROLE IN SHELTER, NOURISHMENT, ANIMALS AND HUMANS. OFFERING TWO ZONES TO EXPLORE, RED PANDA PASS OFFERS A WINDING MAZE OF OVERHEAD BRIDGES AND OTTER FALLS, A NEW AQUATIC VERSION OF ZOO360, PROVIDES OVERSIZED SLIDES FOR GIANT RIVER OTTERS TO ENJOY.PENGUIN POINTANOTHER COMPLETE REDESIGN OF THE FORMER POLAR BEAR EXHIBIT, PENGUIN POINT IS HOME TO TWENTY-TWO OF THE ZOO'S MOST POPULAR RESIDENT-- HUMBOLDT PENGUINS. FEATURING AN OVERSIZED SWIMMING POOL AND ENORMOUS UNDERWATER VIEWING AREA FOR GUESTS PENGUIN POINT IS ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING NEW EXHIBITS AT THE ZOO. IN WINTER 2019, THE ZOO OPENED LUMINATURE, A FANTASTICAL HOLIDAY-SEASON LIGHT EXPERIENCE THAT TRANSFORMED THE ZOO FROM ITS DAYTIME MAGIC INTO A WINTER WONDERLAND, TAKING GUESTS ON A MAGICAL JOURNEY OF LIGHTS, MUSIC, SOUNDS AND SURPRISES. A SEASONAL EXPERIENCE RUNNING FROM MID-NOVEMBER TO JANUARY 6, 2020, LUMINATURE FEATURED BRIGHT PINK FLAMINGO (ORNAMENTS) FLOCKING TOGETHER ON A 25' TREE, A 35' POLAR BEAR SHARING THE MAGNIFICENCE OF OUR PLANET AND A CAMPUS FILLED WITH THE ARTISTRY OF LIGHTS, MEDIA, SOUND AND NATURE ITSELF. LUMINATURE WAS POSTPONED IN WINTER 2020 DUE TO COVID-19. LUMINATURE IS A TAILOR-MADE FANTASTICAL ADVENTURE CREATED TO BRING THE JOY OF ANIMALS, NATURE AND THE HOLIDAY SEASON TOGETHER IN AN EXCITING AND BEAUTIFUL WAY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,961,385 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
ANIMAL CARE: PHILADELPHIA ZOO IS ONE OF FOREMOST CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND CURRENTLY HOME TO APPROXIMATELY 1,744 ANIMALS OF MORE THAN 256 DIFFERENT SPECIES. THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY, PHILADELPHIA ZOO HAS PROVIDED EXCEPTIONAL CARE FOR ANIMALS WHILE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING GUESTS AND PARTICIPATING IN WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION EFFORTS. KNOWN FOR CONTINUED INNOVATION, COMMITMENT TO WILDLIFE, AND ACHIEVING LONGEVITY RECORDS, PHILADELPHIA ZOO IS A ZOO OF MANY FIRSTS. RANGING FROM HAVING THE FIRST ORANGUTAN AND CHIMPANZEE BORN IN THE U.S. IN THE 1920'S TO THE FIRST GIANT RIVER OTTER BORN IN THE U.S. IN 2004 TO THE CREATION OF ZOO360 A FIRST-IN-THE-WORLD ANIMAL TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION SYSTEM DEVELOPED IN 2011 AND NOW IMPLEMENTED IN MORE THAN 20 ZOOS ACROSS THE GLOBE (SEE SCHED O).PHILADELPHIA ZOO, CONTINUES TO SET STANDARDS ACROSS THE INDUSTRY.PHILADELPHIA ZOO IS PART OF A GREATER MISSION TO CREATE NATIONAL ZOO CONSERVATION AND BREEDING PROGRAMS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES. THE ZOO WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER ACCREDITED ZOOS IN NORTH AMERICA AND WORLDWIDE VIA THE SPECIES SURVIVAL PLAN (SSP), A COOPERATIVE EFFORT USED TO MANAGE AND BREED ENDANGERED AND OTHER ANIMAL SPECIES TO ENSURE HEALTHY, SELF-SUSTAINING GENETICALLY DIVERSE ANIMAL POPULATIONS. THESE BREEDING PROGRAMS SERVE AS SAFETY NETS FOR SPECIES THAT ARE THREATENED WITH EXTINCTION IN THE WILD. PHILADELPHIA ZOO CONTINUES TO REACH NEW HEIGHTS IN ALL AREAS OF ITS MISSION, OFFERING STATE-OF-THE-ART ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND HEALTH-CARE FACILITIES, AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, EXCEPTIONAL GUEST SERVICES, SCIENTIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS MAKING THIS HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT VENUE ONE OF THE MOST RENOWNED ZOOS IN THE WORLD.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,481,499 including grants of $ 134,468 ) (Revenue $ 6,946 )
EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMMING: DRIVEN BY A PASSION FOR PROMOTING ACTION THAT SUPPORTS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, THE ZOO OFFERS A BROAD PORTFOLIO OF DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. AS THE REGION'S LARGEST LIVING CLASSROOM, THE ZOO OFFERS HANDS-ON, CURRICULUM-CONNECTED AND MISSION-FOCUSED ANIMAL EXPERIENCES TO OVER 150,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN EACH YEAR. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ZOO HELPS TO GROW THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS, GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR NEW WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION KNOWLEDGE WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES (SEE SCHED O).ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOMBUILDING EMPATHY FOR ANIMALS IS CRITICAL TO THE ZOO'S MISSION AND FIRSTHAND EXPERIENCES ENCOURAGE THIS EMPATHY, WHILE SUPPORTING THE CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND POSITIVE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR. IT IS THIS PHILOSOPHY, INFUSED WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL-BASED LEARNING APPROACH, THAT IS USED TO CREATE OUR SUCCESSFUL ANIMALS IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO CARE FOR TADPOLES IN THEIR CLASSROOM WHILE FOSTERING EMPATHY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR WILDLIFE. WHY TADPOLES? UNLIKE CATS, DOGS, OR RABBITS, TADPOLES ARE NOT THE CUDDLIEST ANIMALS, SO FALLING IN LOVE WITH THEM MAY NOT BE EASY, BUT EXPOSING CHILDREN TO AN ANIMAL THAT GOES THROUGH PHYSICAL CHANGES AS THEY GROW, SIMILAR TO KIDS, IS A GREAT WAY OF CONNECTING. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES STUDENTS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE ANIMAL'S LIFE PROCESS, FROM RESCUING EGGS OR NEWLY HATCHED LARVAE, TO CARING FOR THEM IN SCHOOL, AND THEN RELEASING THEM BACK INTO THE WILD, STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT AND ARE INVOLVED IN THEIR FULL CIRCLE LIFE PROCESS. WITH THIS HANDS-ON APPROACH, STUDENTS CAN DEVELOP A DEEP EMPATHY FOR ALL ANIMALS LEADING TO THEM TO TAKE ACTION AND BECOMING STEWARDS OF THE PLANET.FIELD TRIPSNOT ONLY ARE FIELD TRIPS FUN, THEY IMMERSE STUDENTS IN THE WORLD'S WILDLIFE, BUILDING EMPATHY AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO MAKE SMALL CHANGES IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE THAT CAN HAVE AN IMPACT ON ANIMALS. A FIELD TRIP TO THE ZOO IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM (CAP)IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIVIDUAL, CORPORATE, AND FOUNDATION DONORS THROUGHOUT OUR REGION, THE ZOO PROVIDES FREE VISITS AND ENGAGING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO MORE THAN 65,000 STUDENTS FROM TITLE I SCHOOLS ANNUALLY. BY COMMITTING TO AT LEAST 5% OF THE ANNUAL ATTENDANCE, THE ZOO HAS MADE FREE ZOO VISITS POSSIBLE FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS FROM AROUND THE REGION.THE UNLESS CONTESTTHE ALBERT M. GREENFIELD UNLESS CONTEST CHALLENGES STUDENTS FROM K THROUGH 12 TO DEVELOP CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS THAT IMPACT WILDLIFE. STUDENTS ARE PRESENTED WITH A CHALLENGE TO ADDRESS, AND THEY WORK TO OBTAIN A SOLUTION THROUGH ADVOCACY. SINCE THE START OF UNLESS THOUSANDS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN FROM MORE THAN 200 SCHOOLS IN THE REGION HAVE PARTICIPATED REACHING 2 TO 4 MILLION PEOPLE WITH THEIR CONSERVATION MESSAGES EACH YEAR.ZOOCREW-ZOO CHAMPIONS FOR RESTORING ENDANGERED WILDLIFEA MULTI-YEAR YOUTH MENTORING AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, ZOOCREW CREATES CONSERVATION-MINDED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED CITIZENS. AREA TEENS WITH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES LEARN TO CARE FOR ANIMALS, EDUCATE ZOO GUESTS, AND EQUIP THEMSELVES WITH TOOLS TO CREATE LONG-TERM CHANGE IN THE WORLD. ZOOCREW IS A WONDERFUL PLATFORM FOR EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS, WITH A 100% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE AND A 96% COLLEGE MATRICULATION RATE. WILD CONNECTIONSWILD CONNECTIONS IS A LIVE, VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS A SINGLE CLASSROOM, GRADES K-4TH, TO CONNECT WITH AN EDUCATION STAFF MEMBER AND SEVERAL AMBASSADOR ANIMALS. THIS IS A BRAND-NEW PROGRAM THAT LAUNCHED FIRST TO THE PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT, WITH PLANS TO EXPAND TO OTHER TITLE I SCHOOLS, FOLLOWED BY ALL OTHER SCHOOLS. PROGRAMS WILL LAST 45 MINUTES TOTAL AND TAKE PLACE SEVERAL TIMES A DAY, 5 DAYS A WEEK, AS STAFF AVAILABILITY PERMITS. TEACHERS WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO FURTHER ENGAGE THEIR STUDENTS WITH A PRE-CLASS ACTIVITY, A GOOGLE LESSON THAT THE ZOO HAS CREATED, AND A POST-CLASS ACTIVITY THAT ALL ACT TO DEEPEN THEIR LEARNING AROUND THE SUBJECT. FIVE TOPICS ARE INCLUDED: ADAPTATIONS, LIVING THINGS, LIFE CYCLES, HABITATS, AND ENDANGERED SPECIES. PHILLY ZOO TO YOUPHILLY ZOO TO YOU, A PAGE ON THE ZOO'S WEBSITE WITH MULTIPLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR GRADES K-4TH, WAS LAUNCED IN SPRING 2020 TO SUPPORT LEARNING FROM HOME. CONTENT INCLUDES ZOO @ 2, AT-HOME ACTIVITIES, ADVENTURE GUIDES, AND SCIENCE@PHILLYZOO. THERE IS A FULL SUITE OF RESOURCES FOR FORMAL EDUCATORS TO ADD TO THEIR VIRUTAL OR IN-PERSON CLASSROOMS. THESE MATERIALS ARE BASED AROUND THE SAME CONTENT AS WILD CONNECTIONS AND ARE DESIGNED TO WORK IN TANDEM WITH THAT PROGRAM AND TO BE USED SEPARATELY FOR ALL OTHER AUDIENCES. THROUGH A SERIES OF FOCUSED EFFORTS, THE ZOO HAS DEFINED ITS ROLE AS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WORKING TO SIGNIFICANTLY DEEPEN POSITIVE IMPACT ON WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE GREATEST OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE CONSERVATION IMPACT IS THROUGH PARTNERING WITH THE MILLIONS OF DAY-TO-DAY GUESTS THAT VISIT ONSITE OR ONLINE; THE THOUSANDS OF SCHOOLCHILDREN INSPIRED EACH YEAR THROUGH VISITS AND OUTREACH; AND BY LEVERAGING ACCESS TO A DIVERSE GROUP OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAKEHOLDERS WHO SHARE COMMITMENT TO MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. THE ZOO HAS ADOPTED AN ACTION-ORIENTED VISION FOR OUR CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION EFFORTS, DEDICATING RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMMING TO ENGAGE OUR ONSITE AUDIENCES AND OUR COMMUNITY IN DIRECT CONSERVATION ACTION. OUR PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AROUND A THEORY OF CHANGE. OUR CHANGE FRAMEWORK LEVERAGES THE EMPATHETIC CONNECTION GUESTS MAKE WITH ANIMALS AT THE ZOO AND BY SHARING TOOLS THAT EMPOWER EVERYONE TO TAKE ACTION IN THEIR DAILY LIVES, PEOPLE WHO CONNECT WITH THE ZOO WILL MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE BY BECOMING CONSERVATION-MINDED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED ADVOCATES FOR WILDLIFE AND HABITAT.PHILADELPHIA ZOO WORKS TO ENGAGE VISITORS ABOUT THE POSITIVE CORRELATION BETWEEN REDUCING CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS AND CONSERVING THE PLANET'S WILDLIFE POPULATION. ENERGY USE AND FOREST LOSS ARE THE LEADING GLOBAL SOURCES OF CARBON EMISSIONS WHICH ARE ALREADY CHANGING THE CLIMATE AND THREATENING THE SURVIVAL OF MANY ENDANGERED SPECIES. MIGRATORY PATTERNS OF BIRDS AND POLLINATORS LIKE BUTTERFLIES AND BEES ARE DISRUPTED, RAINFALL CHANGES ARE IMPACTING THE MOIST CONDITIONS NECESSARY FOR SPECIES LIKE FROGS TO BREED, RISING OCEAN TEMPERATURES ARE JEOPARDIZING ENTIRE FOOD CHAINS AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FOREST COULD LEAD TO ORANGUTAN EXTINCTION BY 2050.THE ZOO IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING THE IMPACTS OF A CHANGING CLIMATE ON WILDLIFE HERE AND AROUND THE WORLD. EVERYDAY CHOICES AROUND SAVING ELECTRICITY, CONSERVING WATER, AND RECYCLING, ALONG WITH ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES LIKE FORESTS, CAN HELP WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. EVERY CONNECTION WITH THE ZOO IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GUESTS TO CONNECT WITH WILDLIFE AND BE INSPIRED TO CONSERVATION ACTION. ZOO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE IN CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:ENDANGERED SPECIES BREEDING PROGRAMS: NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE-BASED COOPERATIVE ZOO BREEDING PROGRAMS, SOME LED BY PHILADELPHIA ZOO STAFF, SERVE AS A SAFETY NET FOR SPECIES THREATENED WITH EXTINCTION IN THE WILD.EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: ZOO STAFF DEPLOYS A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INTERPRETATION TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY, UNDERSTANDING, AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE NATURAL WORLD.INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION: THE ZOO SUPPORTS, DEVELOPS, AND CONDUCTS PROJECTS THAT PROTECT WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES.LOCAL CONSERVATION: STAFF WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES TO EXCHANGE EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES, IMPLEMENT CONSERVATION PROJECTS, PROVIDE TRAINING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE, AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES.GREEN PRACTICES: THE ZOO IS INCREASINGLY FOCUSED ON REDUCING ITS ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT THROUGH SUSTAINABLE OPERATING PRACTICES. KIDZOOU WAS DESIGNED TO INCORPORATE 'GREEN' ELEMENTS SUCH AS GEOTHERMAL WELLS FOR HEATING AND COOLING, DAYLIGHTING, AND ROOF RAINWATER COLLECTION FOR USE AS GRAY WATER TO FLUSH THE PUBLIC TOILETS. RAIN GARDENS REDUCE WATER RUNOFF INTO STORM DRAINS. STABLES FOR DOMESTIC LIVESTOCK FEATURE GREEN ROOFS AND ARE BUILT WITH RECOVERED WOOD. MOVING FORWARD EACH NEW OR REFURBISHED EXHIBIT WILL INCORPORATE GREEN ELEMENTS IN ITS BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE AND UTILIZE SUSTAINABLE OPERATING PRACTICES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PHILADELPHIA ZOO HAS AN IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP WITH ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. THIS RELATIONSHIP WAS ENHANCED BY COMPLETION OF THE CENTENNIAL DISTRICT INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN 2013. THIS PROJECT INCLUDED A FOUR-STORY, 683-SPACE PARKING LOT LOCATED ON 35TH & GIRARD AVENUE, AS WELL AS ENHANCEMENTS SUCH AS LIGHTING, STREETSCAPE, SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING, TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SIGNAGE THAT IMPROVED TRAFFIC FLOW AT THE I-76 OFF-RAMPS, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, AND FACILITATED ACCESS TO MULTIPLE PARKING LOTS. MASS TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS ALSO INCLUDE SIGNALED CROSSWALKS AND BUS PULL-OFFS AT EXISTING SEPTA STOPS. PHILADELPHIA ZOO CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR A PASSENGER TRAIN STOP, WHICH WOULD RECREATE A STOP THAT SERVICED THE ZOO UNTIL THE 1940'S. IN ADDITION TO BEING A GREENER WAY TO TRAVEL, ACCESS TO A ZOO TRAIN WOULD INCREASE THE NUMBER OF VISITORS TO THE ZOO THEREFORE INCREASING ECONOMIC IMPACT. IT WOULD ALSO PROVIDE ACCESS TO TRAVEL TO THE SUBURBS AND OTHER LOCATIONS FOR WORK AND OR RECREATION FOR THOSE RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet23,426,490
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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 IClick to see attachment.............
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 IIClick to see attachment.........
4
Yes
 
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 IIIClick to see attachment..
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 IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
Yes
 
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 V......
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
Yes
 
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 XIIClick 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 IV.....Click 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
 
 
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
 
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Yes
No
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...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
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 ....
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.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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
 
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
53
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
 
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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
401
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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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
34
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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 , CT , DE , FL , IL , MD , MI , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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:
MediumBulletLAURETTE PITTS3400 WEST GIRARD AVENUE   PHILADELPHIA,PA19104 (215) 243-5277
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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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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) VIKRAM DEWAN......................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       339,867 0 174,039
(2) ANDREW BAKER......................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 10/20)
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       278,848 0 19,812
(3) NEIL VINCENT BATIANCILA......................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   195,905 0 15,931
(4) AMY SHEARER......................................................................
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   198,954 0 9,940
(5) CHRISTINE CONTI......................................................................
CONTROLLER/TREASURER (AS OF 08/20)
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       158,077 0 18,497
(6) JACK WAGNER......................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 08/20)
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       147,577 0 18,854
(7) WENDY HAMILTON......................................................................
CHIEF GUEST ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   156,198 0 2,224
(8) COURTNEY MACLEAN JOHNSON......................................................................
CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   142,434 0 13,007
(9) GERALD GRIFFIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR, IT
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   134,536 0 9,489
(10) KRISTEN WALDRON......................................................................
CHIEF OF STAFF (AS OF 10/20)
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       86,355 0 11,887
(11) KIMBERLY SERLUCO......................................................................
CORPORATE SECRETARY (THRU 11/20)
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       72,443 0 5,636
(12) F WILLIAM MCNABB III......................................................................
CHAIR
 10.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) RICHARD K FARIS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR (THRU 01/21)
 4.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(14) JOANNA M LEWIS......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 4.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(15) ELLEN WOLF......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
 4.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(16) SANDRA BALDINO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) OMAR BLAIK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
0.00 		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) LISA BONNELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) ROBERT L BROWN III........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/20)
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) JAY H CALVERT JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) PHOEBE COLES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) GEORGE DAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) MICHEAL DIBERARDINIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) ORLANDO ESPOSITO........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 02/21)
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) RONALD M FAIRMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) JOEL FRANK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) ANTHONY GAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) JOHN A GINTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR (AS OF 05/20)
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) PETER G GOULD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) CAROLE HAAS GRAVANO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) NATHANIEL P HAMILTON JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) SUSAN HOLLENSTEIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) MARTHA KING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) ZACHARY KLEHR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) RACHEL LUBER-CEVERA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) CHARLES N MARSHALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(37) MOLLY MORRISON........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/20)
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(38) PATRICIA OWENS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(39) MICHAEL PEARSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(40) DALE PRESTIPINO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(41) PEDRO RAMOS........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 10/20)
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(42) DIANA RAMSAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(43) SCOTT RANKIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(44) PAUL D RIDDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(45) CAROLINE BUCK ROGERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(46) MARCY FELDMAN ROST........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(47) BARBARA SMIT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(48) ANDREW SMITH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(49) CAROLYN W TURNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(50) JOHN WALSH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,911,194 0 299,316
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
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
BIG ARCHITECTURE DPC,
45 MAIN STREET SUITE 900
BROOKLYN,NY11201 		DESIGN 452,747
HARMELIN MEDIA,
524 RIGHTERS FERRY ROAD
BALA CYNWYD,PA19004 		ADVERTISING 236,071
UNION ELECTRIC CONTRACTING COMPANY,
350 COMMERCE DRIVE
FORT WASHINGTON,PA19034 		CONSTRUCTION 229,111
ONE SIXTY OVER NINETY LLC,
510 WALNUT STREET 19TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		CONSULTING 155,217
MAYFIELD SITE CONTRACTORS INC,
596 SWEDELAND ROAD
KING OF PRUSSIA,PA19406 		CONSTRUCTION 144,492
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet11
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 801,909
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,531,874
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 14,525,646
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 6,618,047
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 18,859,429
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIPS 900099 3,037,483 3,037,483    
b ADMISSION FEES 713110 1,978,145 1,978,145    
c EDUCATION PROGRAMS 611710 6,946 6,946    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 5,022,574
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 849,101     849,101
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 317,638     317,638
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   17,649,900 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   16,832,553 7b
c Gain or (loss)   817,347 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 817,347     817,347
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 801,909of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 65,800
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -65,800   -65,800
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a CONCESSIONS/PARKING 713110 492,189     492,189
b ALL OTHER REVENUE 900099 131,721 131,721    
c PROCEEDS FROM INSURANCE SETTLEM. 900099 100,000     100,000
d All other revenue .... 5,222     5,222
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 729,132
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 26,529,421 5,154,295 0 2,515,697
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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 .... 41,871 41,871
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. ............. 92,597 92,597
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 1,042,086 423,853 443,131 175,102
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........ 10,445,685 7,959,338 1,630,311 856,036
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 476,344 362,962 74,345 39,037
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,623,237 2,220,878 263,829 138,530
10 Payroll taxes ........... 953,259 726,358 148,780 78,121
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 127,821 5,153 122,308 360
c Accounting ........... 104,294   104,294  
d Lobbying ........... 134,213     134,213
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 115,380 115,380
f Investment management fees ...... 91,027   91,027  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,541,615 921,377 562,111 58,127
12 Advertising and promotion .... 142,978 133,094 6,210 3,674
13 Office expenses ....... 763,945 565,887 173,161 24,897
14 Information technology ...... 141,400 410 140,990  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 3,329,908 3,184,935 103,615 41,358
17 Travel ............ 16,931 14,452 1,618 861
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 477,953   477,953  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 5,983,397 5,663,385 300,610 19,402
23 Insurance ... 778,217   778,217  
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 PROJECT CANCELLATION 588,817 588,817    
b ANIMAL NUTRITION 469,592 469,592    
c MISCELLANEOUS 257,802 27,652 100,126 130,024
d SPECIAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS 26,651 23,879 2,307 465
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 30,767,020 23,426,490 5,524,943 1,815,587
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 IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 35,000 1 35,000
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 8,519,707 2 14,113,706
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 3,251,802 3 2,453,114
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 400,744 4 139,002
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 288,981 9 76,340
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 180,453,448
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 121,090,633 63,113,010 10c 59,362,815
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 37,687,264 11 42,449,960
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 ........... 5,771 15 5,771
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 113,302,279 16 118,635,708
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,695,737 17 4,817,049
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,765,767 19 3,901,951
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 4,883,827 20 4,378,424
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 6,200,655 23 9,305,920
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 2,623,521 25 1,664,557
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 20,169,507 26 24,067,901
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 71,334,000 27 69,981,000
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 21,798,772 28 24,586,807
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 93,132,772 32 94,567,807
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 113,302,279 33 118,635,708
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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
26,529,421
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
30,767,020
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-4,237,599
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
93,132,772
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
4,577,151
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
1,095,483
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
94,567,807
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
 
 
Form 990 (2020)
Form 990 (2020)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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- 10 above (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 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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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 failed 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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 15,667,032 20,891,834 13,311,759 14,068,202 18,859,429 82,798,256
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 15,667,032 20,891,834 13,311,759 14,068,202 18,859,429 82,798,256
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).. 1,816,290
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 80,981,966
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 15,667,032 20,891,834 13,311,759 14,068,202 18,859,429 82,798,256
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,600,915 1,940,166 1,806,672 2,121,519 1,166,739 8,636,011
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 3,422 1,843 0 0   5,265
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 4,881,037 5,383,979 5,296,128 6,468,711 597,411 22,627,266
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 114,066,798
12
12
63,421,528
13
First 5 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
71.000 %
15
15
67.300 %
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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
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            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
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.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
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.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, 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 lines 3b and 3c 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 box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c 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 lines 5b and 5c 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 (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) 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 section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
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 I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
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 9a) 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 9a) 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 section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b 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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
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 lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, 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, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) 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 line 2 above, 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 lines 2a and 2b 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 line 2a, above 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 lines 3a and 3b 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?If "Yes" or "No", 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) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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 0.015 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 0.035 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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2020 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2020
1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
a From 2015.......  
b From 2016.......  
c From 2017.......  
d From 2018.......  
e From 2019.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2015 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2020 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2020, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2020. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2021. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2016.....  
b Excess from 2017.....  
c Excess from 2018.....  
d Excess from 2019.....  
e Excess from 2020.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2020)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
Page 8
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
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: CONCESSION/PARKING - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 3,810,806. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 3,773,882. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 3,652,196. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 4,014,728. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 492,189. RENTAL AND EVENTS - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 1,282,442. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 1,279,608. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 1,315,867. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 5,222. OTHER INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 985,223. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 237,015. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 282,660. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 1,173. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. SPECIAL EVENT INCOME - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 85,008. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 90,640. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 81,664. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 59,998. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 0. PROCEEDS FROM SETTLEMENT - 2016 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 0. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 1,076,945. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 100,000.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020


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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
Name of organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
  		Employer identification number
23-1352298
Part I
Contributors
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) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
  		Employer identification number

23-1352298
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
  		Employer identification number

23-1352298
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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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 0 0
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 134,213 0
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 134,213 0
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 30,517,427 0
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 30,651,640 0
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000 0
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 250,000 0
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 120,890 127,107 106,969 134,213 489,179
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0  
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-A, 1B LOBBYING EXPENSES THE ZOO RETAINS SEVERAL CONSULTANTS ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT ITS COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES, INCLUDING THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ON LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES RELATED TO CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CERTAIN CAPITAL PROJECTS.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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 7/25/06, 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 FASB 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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $ 42,511,837
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 37,687,067 36,692,077 37,753,962 34,802,603 30,153,164
b Contributions ... 635,107 53,228 1,325,664 505,500 1,388,296
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 6,216,817 2,147,121 248,793 3,535,367 4,304,853
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		2,087,030 1,205,359 2,636,342 1,089,508 1,043,710
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 42,451,961 37,687,067 36,692,077 37,753,962 34,802,603
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet55.600 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet44.400 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on 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)
Yes
 
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 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" on 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 ....   142,778,001 95,123,132 47,654,869
c Leasehold improvements       0
d Equipment ....   11,364,842 10,056,692 1,308,150
e Other .....   26,310,605 15,910,809 10,399,796
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 59,362,815
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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........    
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
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' on 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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,664,557
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 32,176,827
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 4,577,151
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 4,577,151
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 27,599,676
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 91,027
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -1,161,283
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -1,070,256
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 26,529,420
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 30,741,793
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 65,800
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 65,800
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 30,675,993
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 91,027
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 91,027
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 30,767,020
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 X, LINE 2: THE ZOO IS A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(A) AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3). THE ZOO IS ALSO EXEMPT FROM STATE AND LOCAL TAXES UNDER APPLICABLE STATUTES. THE ZOO RECOGNIZES OR DERECOGNIZES A TAX POSITION BASED UPON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD. THIS APPLIES TO POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ZOO DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS -932,840. INTEREST RATE SWAP ADJUSTMENT -162,643. RECLASS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES -65,800.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: RECLASS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 65,800.
SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 1B(II) ORGANIZATION ELECTS TO REPORT HISTORICAL TREASURES IN REVENUE & BALANCE SHEET EXHIBITS ARE CAPITALIZED AS UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS, WHICH ARE RECORDED AT COST AND DEPRECIATED OVER THEIR ESTIMATE USEFUL LIVES. PURCHASED ADDITIONS TO THE ANIMAL AND HORTICULTURAL COLLECTIONS ARE EXPENSES, AS ACQUIRED. ADDITIONS TO THESE COLLECTIONS ACQUIRED OTHER THAN BY PURCHASE ARE NOT ASSIGNED A VALUE AND ARE NOT ACCOUNTED FOR IN THE ACCOUNTS OF THE ZOO. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 1B (II) REFLECTS THE VALUE OF THE EXHIBITS, NET OF ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION, AT FISCAL YEAR-END.
SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTIONS OF ART AND HISTORICAL TREASURES THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA (THE "ZOO"), A PRIVATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ESTABLISHED IN 1859, IS AMERICA'S FIRST ZOO. ITS OFFICIAL OPENING WAS ON JULY 1, 1874. THE ZOO, WHICH IS AN ACCREDITED MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS ("AZA"), ACQUIRES, MAINTAINS AND EXCHANGES ITS COLLECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH AZA AND UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REGULATIONS. THE ZOO'S CORE PURPOSE IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE, CREATING JOYFUL DISCOVERY AND INSPIRING ACTION FOR ANIMAL AND HABITATS. THE ZOO SHARES ITS MISSION WITH A DIVERSE AUDIENCE THROUGH FIRST-CLASS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, OUTSTANDING ANIMAL CARE, COMPELLING EXHIBITIONS, AND CUTTING-EDGE CONSERVATION EFFORTS. CURRENTLY HOME TO APPROXIMATELY 1,744 ANIMALS OF MORE THAN 256 DIFFERENT SPECIES, THE ZOO WELCOMES OVER 1 MILLION VISITORS TO ITS 42 ACRES EACH YEAR AS A NATIONAL ATTRACTION AND REVERED PHILADELPHIA LANDMARK. IN RECENT YEARS, THE ZOO HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENTS IN ANIMAL EXHIBITS, INCLUDING PECO PRIMATE RESERVE, BIG CAT FALLS, MCNEIL AVIAN CENTER, KIDZOOU: HAMILTON FAMILY CHILDREN ZOO & FARIS FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER AND ZOO360, A FIRST IN THE WORLD TRAIL SYSTEM THAT ENABLES ANIMALS TO TRAVEL AND EXPLORE THE CAMPUS. ADDITIONALLY, IN APRIL 2013, THE ZOO ALSO OPENED THE CENTENNIAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION CENTER, A FOUR-STORY, 683-SPACE PARKING GARAGE. THIS DEVELOPMENT ALSO CONSISTS OF SIGNIFICANT FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC IMPROVEMENTS TO TRAFFIC FLOW AND PEDESTRIAN RIGHT OF WAY SUCH AS LIGHTING, STREETSCAPE AND SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING, AND UPGRADES TO TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SIGNAGE. THIS PROJECT WAS FINANCED BY FEDERAL, STATE, CITY, AND ZOO FUNDS.
SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 PHILADELPHIA ZOO USES ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO FUND OPERATING PROGRAMS AND RELEVANT MISSION-BASED INITIATIVES.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   76,597
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   16,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 92,597
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 92,597
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA EDUCATION 16,000 WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA CONSERVATION 25,000 WIRE      
SOUTH AMERICA FORESTRY 51,597 WIRE      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
3
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" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
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 separately 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; don't 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't 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 III ACCOUNTING METHOD:  
SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 PROCEDURE OF MONITORING GRANTS OUTSIDE US AS A CONDITION OF THESE GRANTS, THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO REQUIRES REPORTS FROM THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT. THESE MANDATORY PROJECT REPORTS MUST DETAIL COMPLETE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL FUNDS RECEIVED.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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" on 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 arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 10 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
 
JAIME HOWARD
2830 S ADLER ST
 
PHILADELPHIA, PA19148 		CONSULTING   No 0 48,000 0
 
RICHARD BOHRER
7 BOLTON COURT
 
WILMINGTON, DE19810 		GRANTS CONSULTING   No 0 67,380 0
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow   115,380  
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, CT, DE, FL, IL, MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

TELETHON
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
801,909
 
 
801,909

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
801,909
 
 
801,909
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
 
 
 
 



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 65,800     65,800
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 65,800
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -65,800
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Noncash 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:
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 activity 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, QUESTION 2 THE PROFESSIONAL EXPENDITURES PAID TO JAIME L. HOWARD, LLC WERE FOR FEES TO CONSULT ON THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN STRATEGY. THE PROFESSIONAL EXPENDITURES PAID TO RICHARD BOHRER WERE FOR FEES TO CONSULT ON GRANT WRITING AND FOUNDATION SUPPORT.
SCHEDULE G, PART II PHILADELPHIA ZOO'S GLOBAL CONSERVATION GALA IS THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE THAT HONORS INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS, CONSISTENT LEADERSHIP, STEADFAST DEDICATION AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE WORLD OF CONSERVATION. THESE REMARKABLE GROUPS ARE MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE FOR ANIMALS AND HABITATS HERE AND AROUND THE GLOBE. THE GLOBAL CONSERVATION GALA IS AN IMPORTANT PLATFORM USED TO ADVANCE THE ZOO'S MISSION. OVER THE YEARS, THE SUPPORT GARNERED THROUGH THE GALA HAS SET A TRANSFORMATIVE COURSE FOR A NEARLY EXTINCT PRIMATE FROM SOUTHEASTERN BRAZIL, THE GOLDEN LION TAMARIN; CREATED CAMPAIGNS FOCUSED ON CRITICALLY-ENDANGERED GREAT APES AND BIG CATS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER LOCAL STUDENTS AND GUESTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW THEIR EVERYDAY CHOICES IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT; AND HIGHLIGHTED LOCAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL BENEFITS OF ZOO360, A PIONEERING FIRST-IN-THE-WORLD ANIMAL TRAIL AND EXPLORATION SYSTEM. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2010, PHILADELPHIA ZOO'S GLOBAL CONSERVATION GALA, HAS RAISED MORE THAN $3.5 MILLION TO SUPPORT PHILADELPHIA ZOO'S CONSERVATION MISSION OF CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE, CREATING JOYFUL DISCOVERY AND INSPIRING ACTION FOR ANIMALS AND HABITATS. WHILE THE ANNUAL GALA WAS SUSPENDED IN FALL 2020 DUE TO COVID-19, THE ZOO HELD ITS INAUGURAL ZOO-A-THON, A FUNDRAISING EVENT WITH THE MISSION OF RAISING FUNDS TO HELP CARE FOR THE ZOO'S ANIMALS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH 6ABC, A VARIETY OF BROADCAST, DIGITIAL, AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS WERE USED THROUGHOUT THE DAY TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANT WORK HAPPENING AT THE ZOO, WHILE FEATURING AMAZING ANIMALS AND TALENTED STAFF.
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number
23-1352298
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" on 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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN
411 WALNUT STREET
GREEN COVE SPRINGS,FL32043 		65-1027393 501 (C)(3) 9,000       CONSERVATION
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO AWARDS, CONTRIBUTES, AND GRANTS FUNDS TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ALIGNED MISSIONS, WHICH INCLUDES THE SELECTION OF SOME ORGANIZATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALBERT M. GREENFIELD UNLESS CONTEST. THE ALBERT M. GREENFIELD UNLESS CONTEST CREATES AWARENESS THAT INSPIRES SOLUTIONS AND ACTIONS TO IMPACT THE FUTURE OF WILDLIFE. THE ZOO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AREA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS WELL AS THE ALBERT M. GREENFIELD FOUNDATION, AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS AS PART OF OUR ZOO CHAMPIONS FOR RESTORING ENDANGERED WILDLIFE (ZOO CREW) PROGRAM. ZOOCREW IS A DIVERSE, MULTI-YEAR YOUTH MENTORING AND ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT CREATES CONSERVATION-MINDED, CIVICALLY ENGAGED CITIZENS. THEIR ZOOCREW EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE TO STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH) ACTIVITIES COMPELS MANY OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO PURSUE STUDIES IN STEM, INCREASING RECRUITMENT OF UNDER-REPRESENTED GROUPS IN THESE FIELDS. THIS PROGRAM HAS GRADUATED MORE THAN 155 STUDENTS OVER THE PAST 19 YEARS. ZOOCREW ENLISTS, EQUIPS, AND INSPIRES 14-18 YEAR-OLDS TO BE PART OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. THIS PROGRAM HAS PROVEN TO BE A PLATFORM FOR THE EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS OF ITS PARTICIPANTS, BOASTING A 100% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE AND A 96% COLLEGE MATRICULATION RATE, WITH 75% OF ZOOCREW GRADUATES PURSUING UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS IN THE SCIENCES. THE ZOO FOLLOWS UP ANNUALLY WITH MATRICULATED STUDENTS TO REUNITE THE GROUP AND CHECK IN ON THEIR PROGRESS. AS A CONDITION OF GRANTS, THE ZOO REQUIRES PROJECT REPORTS, WHICH DETAIL COMPLETE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ALL FUNDS RECEIVED, FROM THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT RECEIVE ITS FINANCIAL SUPPORT. THERE WERE NO ZOOCREW SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED IN FY2021 DUE TO COVID-19.
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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
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on 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" on 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.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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 on 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 on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1VIKRAM DEWAN
PRESIDENT AND CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 338,959
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0 		0
-------------
0 		908
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0 		163,427
-------------
0 		10,612
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0 		513,906
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2ANDREW BAKER
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 10/20) 		(i)

(ii)		 177,745
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		101,103
-------------
0 		13,573
-------------
0 		6,239
-------------
0 		298,660
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3NEIL VINCENT BATIANCILA
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 195,834
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		71
-------------
0 		9,809
-------------
0 		6,122
-------------
0 		211,836
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4AMY SHEARER
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 198,795
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		159
-------------
0 		9,940
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		208,894
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5CHRISTINE CONTI
CONTROLLER/TREASURER (AS OF 08/20) 		(i)

(ii)		 147,907
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		170
-------------
0 		8,329
-------------
0 		10,168
-------------
0 		176,574
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6JACK WAGNER
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 08/20) 		(i)

(ii)		 147,269
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		308
-------------
0 		7,685
-------------
0 		11,169
-------------
0 		166,431
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7WENDY HAMILTON
CHIEF GUEST ENGAGEMENT OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 147,343
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,855
-------------
0 		586
-------------
0 		1,638
-------------
0 		158,422
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8COURTNEY MACLEAN JOHNSON
CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 122,367
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		67
-------------
0 		5,135
-------------
0 		7,872
-------------
0 		155,441
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

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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
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2021, THE CEO PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED PLAN. THE SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED PLAN 2020 CONTRIBUTION IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C) IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000. THIS CONTRIBUTION IS UNVESTED AND UNFUNDED AT THIS TIME.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 THE ZOO HAS IN PLACE A PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE PLAN WHICH IS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES BASED ON THE ZOO'S PERFORMANCE AND THE EMPLOYEE'S INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FLAT PAYMENT TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES WHEN THE ZOO MEETS SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE CRITERIA IN THE AREAS OF ATTENDANCE, GUEST EXPERIENCE SCORE AND FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR REINVESTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EMPLOYEE MEETING INDIVIDUAL ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES AND BEING ACTIVELY EMPLOYED ON THE AWARD DATE. ELIGIBILITY INCLUDES ALL FULL-TIME, SCHEDULED PART-TIME AND SEASONAL STAFF MEMBERS. ONE-TIME PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS AS RECOGNITION FOR ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES ASSUMED DURING THE YEAR. SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III) UPON RETIREMENT, ANDY BAKER WAS PAID OUT ACCUMULATED VACATION AND SICK PAY IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR LEAVE PLAN. SUCH AMOUNT IS INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(III).
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax-Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part Ⅵ, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part Ⅵ.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number
23-1352298
Part Ⅰ
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A BOROUGH OF LANGHORNE HIGHER ED & HEALTH AUTH
  		23-2581246 000000000 06-21-2019 5,215,000 REFINANCE OF BOND ISSUED IN 2012   X   X   X
Part Ⅱ
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired ..................        
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased ..............        
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 5,215,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds .............        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds .............        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ...............        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ...............        
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds .............        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds .............        
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 5,215,000      
12 Other unspent proceeds .............        
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2019
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue of tax-exempt
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2019, a current refunding issue)? ........ 		X              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue of taxable
bonds (or, if issued prior to 2019, an advance refunding issue)? ........ 		  X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X              
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Part Ⅲ
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............   X            
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ............. X              
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? X              
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............   X            
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet        
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet        
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............        
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............                
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X              
Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? .......   X            
b Exception to rebate? ........ X              
c No rebate due? .........   X            
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part Ⅵ the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X              
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Part Ⅳ
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X            
b Name of provider ..........  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X              
Part Ⅴ
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X              
Part Ⅵ
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K. (See instructions).
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 29 1,990,865 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( WATER ) X 1 2,120,001 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( MULTI BUILDING UPDATES ) X 1 1,513,744 FMV
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( PLEDGES ) X 11 983,459 FMV
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( VEHICLE FUEL ) X 1 7,358 FMV
Other Right pointing arrow large image ( CATERING ) X 1 2,620 FMV
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Schedule M (Form 990) (2020)
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 32 THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA HAS A MERRILL LYNCH ACCOUNT TO ACCEPT STOCK DONATIONS. EACH STOCK DONATION IS SOLD PROMPTLY, AND THE CASH FUNDS ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE OPERATING BANK ACCOUNT.
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PHILADELPHIA
 
Employer identification number

23-1352298
Return Reference Explanation
GENERAL STATEMENT REGARDING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE ORGANIZATION: IN MARCH 2020, THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION DECLARED THE OUTBREAK OF A NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19") AS A PANDEMIC. THE VIRUS CONTINUES TO SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD. THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 HAS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT VOLATILITY IN THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS. THERE IS SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAINTY AROUND THE BREADTH AND DURATION OF BUSINESS DISRUPTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19, AS WELL AS ITS IMPACT ON THE U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIES, INCLUDING MATERIAL IMPACTS TO THE BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS OF THE ZOO DURING THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2021. THE ZOO RECEIVED PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM ("PPP") LOANS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,450,000 AND $2,000,000 ON APRIL 14, 2020 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2021, RESPECTIVELY, GRANTED BY THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT ("CARES ACT"). PPP LOANS ARE CONSIDERED CONDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS, SUBJECT TO A RIGHT-OF-RETURN IN THE FORM OF AN OBLIGATION TO REPAY THE FUNDS IF A BARRIER TO ENTITLEMENT IS NOT MET. THE BARRIER IS THAT PPP LOAN FUNDS MUST BE USED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HEADCOUNT, RELATED COMPENSATION COSTS, AND OTHER QUALIFYING EXPENSES INCURRED FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF THE FUNDS. FOR THE PPP LOAN RECEIVED IN APRIL 2020, THE ZOO RECOGNIZED THE AMOUNT RECEIVED AS GRANT REVENUE AS QUALIFIED EXPENSES OCCURRED/BARRIERS TO ENTITLEMENT WERE MET. FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2021, THIS RESULTED IN PPP GRANT REVENUE OF $2,709,000 BEING RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE PPP LOAN PROCEEDS OF $2,741,000 INCLUDED WITHIN REFUNDABLE ADVANCE IN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. APPLICATION FOR FORGIVENESS OF THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE PPP LOAN RECEIVED IN APRIL 2020 WAS MADE IN APRIL 2021, ACCOMPANIED BY REQUIRED COMPLIANCE SUBSTANTIATION AND CERTIFICATION. HOWEVER, AT THE TIME OF ISSUANCE OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, NOTICE OF FORGIVENESS OF THAT LOAN HAD NOT BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE LENDER. ALL DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING PROGRAM COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. ALL INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE LOAN WILL BE FORGIVEN IN FULL. HOWEVER, IF A PORTION OF THE LOAN MUST BE REPAID, THE TERMS (1% PER ANNUM, REPAYABLE OVER A MAXIMUM OF FIVE YEARS WITH A SIX-MONTH DEFERRAL PERIOD) ARE SUCH THAT THE ZOO EXPECTS TO HAVE SUFFICIENT ACCESS TO SOURCES OF LIQUIDITY TO REPAY THE UNFORGIVEN PORTION. APPLICATION FOR FORGIVENESS OF THE PPP LOAN RECEIVED IN FEBRUARY 2021 WILL BE MADE ONLY AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD FOR USE OF THOSE FUNDS HAS EXPIRED. ON JUNE 29, 2020, THE ZOO RECEIVED FUNDING THROUGH THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOAN (EIDL) PROGRAM AUTHORIZED BY THE CARES ACT. THE LOAN AMOUNT WAS $150,000, WITH MONTHLY PRINCIPAL PAYMENTS COMMENCING ON JUNE 29, 2021. THE TERM OF THE LOAN IS 30 YEARS AND THE LOAN MATURES ON JUNE 29, 2050. THE EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE IS 2.75% AT FEBRUARY 28, 2021. AS A RESULT OF COVID-19, IN THE SPRING OF 2020, THE ZOO CLOSED ITS HISTORIC GATES FOR MORE THAN 100 DAYS, RE-OPENING WITH LIMITED CAPACITY TO GUESTS ON JULY 6, 2020. DESPITE THE ZOO'S CLOSURE TO THE PUBLIC, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS DAILY CARE OF MORE THAN 1,300 ANIMALS. WITH SEVERELY DIMINISHED EARNED REVENUE, THE MOUNTING COSTS OF FOOD AND NUTRITION, MEDICINE AND MEDICAL CARE, ANIMAL PROFESSIONALS AND ALL OTHER ASPECTS OF OPERATING THE ZOO STILL CONTINUED. FACING A $20 MILLION LOSS IN ONE YEAR ALONE, THIS LEVEL OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP WILL TAKE MANY YEARS TO RECOVER.
FORM 990, BOX G: GROSS RECEIPTS OF $43,427,774 ARE THE TOTAL AMOUNTS THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED FROM ALL SOURCES DURING THE YEAR, WITHOUT SUBTRACTING ANY COSTS OR EXPENSES. THE CALCULATION INCLUDES PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF STOCKS/BONDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,832,553 THAT WERE PLACED BACK INTO THE STOCK MARKET IN MORE CONSERVATIVE PORTFOLIOS AS A RESULT OF COVID-19.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF MANAGEMENT. AN INITIAL AND DETAILED REVIEW OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PERFORMED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRIOR TO FILING. FOLLOWING THEIR REVIEW, THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE AUDIT, SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE AT A COMMITTEE MEETING. ADDITIONALLY, THE TAX PARTNER FROM THE ACCOUNTING FIRM THAT PREPARES THE FORM 990 ATTENDS SUCH MEETING. SUBSEQUENT TO THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH BOARD MEMBER HAS AMPLE TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY ITEM IN THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO MAINTAINS WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES FOR DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. EACH YEAR, ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES IN MANAGEMENT POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION. ALL CONFLICTS INVOLVING A DIRECTOR ARE REVIEWED BY THE NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD; ADDITIONALLY, SUCH CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD. ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS REQUIRED TO RECUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSION, NEGOTIATION, DELIBERATION OR DECISION MAKING INVOLVING THE TRANSACTION CAUSING THE CONFLICT. ALL INTERESTS INVOLVING AN EMPLOYEE ARE REVIEWED BY THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. ANY INTERESTS THAT CREATE A CONFLICT ARE REPORTED TO THE AUDIT, SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL, THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMITTEE WITH FINAL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. THIS COMPENSATION REVIEW INCLUDES USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA (FOR BOTH PEER ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL MARKET BENCHMARKING), SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER RELEVANT AND INDEPENDENT DATA. CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REVIEWS AND DECISIONS IS MAINTAINED. AS FOR THE APPROXIMATE 10 INDIVIDUALS THAT COMPRISE THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRESENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION THEIR PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, AS WELL AS HIS COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS AND RELATED PEER ORGANIZATION AND LOCAL MARKET SALARY BENCHMARKING. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE CEO'S DIRECT REPORTS ARE ALSO APPROVED, PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTATION, BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS THE PHILADELPHIA ZOO WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ALLOWS THE PUBLIC THE OPPORTUNITY TO INSPECT THESE DOCUMENTS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST. ALTERNATIVELY, THE ORGANIZATION POSTS ITS FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: INTEREST RATE SWAP ADJUSTMENT 162,643. CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS 932,840.
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