Nashville Zoo, Inc.
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3777 Nolensville Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
Organization Details

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year Start

01/01/2024

Fiscal Year End

12/31/2024

Projected Revenue

$33,329,106.00

Projected Expenses

$30,458,462.00

Organizational Budgets and Other Documents

Nashville Zoo 2024 Operating Budget 2024
Nashville Zoo 2023 Operating Budget 2023
Nashville Zoo 2022 Operating Budget 2022
Nashville Zoo 2021 Operating Budget 2021
Nashville Zoo 2020 Operating Budget 2020
Nashville Zoo 2019 Operating Budget 2019
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2018 Operating Budget 2018
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2017 Budget 2017
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2016 Budget 2016
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2015 Budget 2015
nashville zoo at grassmere 2014 budget 2014
nashville zoo at grassmere 2013 budget 2013
nashville zoo at grassmere 2012 budget 2012
nashville zoo at grassmere 2011 budget 2011
nashville zoo at grassmere 2010 budget 2010
nashville zoo at grassmere 2009 budget 2009
nashville zoo at grassmere 2008 budget 2008
nashville zoo at grassmere 2007 budget 2007
nashville zoo at grassmere 2006 budget 2006
nashville zoo at grassmere 2005 budget 2005

IRS Letter of Exemption

nashville zoo at grassmere irs ltr

Detailed Financials

Revenue and Expenses
Fiscal Year202320222021
Total Revenue $47,398,988.00$34,976,521.00$49,123,264.00
Total Expenses $29,504,935.00$26,363,992.00$20,787,550.00
Revenue Less Expenses $17,894,053.00$8,612,529.00$28,335,714.00

Revenue Sources
Fiscal Year202320222021
Foundation and Corporation Contributions $0.00$0.00$0.00
Government - Federal $0.00$0.00$0.00
Government - State $0.00$0.00$0.00
Government - Local $0.00$0.00$0.00
Government - Unspecified $15,190,308.00$175,380.00$10,791,301.00
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants $5,492,543.00$9,000,166.00$9,015,832.00
Indirect Public Support $0.00$0.00$0.00
Earned Revenue $8,535,185.00$9,929,062.00$8,997,674.00
Investment Income, Net of Losses $1,835,844.00$118,532.00$2,838,803.00
Membership Dues $5,795,466.00$5,368,261.00$4,320,783.00
Special Events $1,688,321.00$2,890,964.00$1,738,713.00
Revenue In-Kind $370,169.00$175,727.00$5,774,862.00
Other $8,491,152.00$7,318,429.00$5,645,296.00

Expense Allocation
Fiscal Year202320222021
Program Expense $24,891,716.00$22,368,428.00$16,589,476.00
Administration Expense $3,078,702.00$2,468,290.00$2,670,376.00
Fundraising Expense $1,534,517.00$1,527,274.00$1,527,698.00
Total Revenue/Total Expenses 161%133%236%
Program Expense/Total Expenses 84%85%80%
Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 5%6%7%

Top Funding Sources
Fiscal Year202320222021
Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Government Grants
$15,190,308.00
Program Revenue
$9,929,062.00
Government Grants
$10,791,301.00
Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Program Revenue
$8,535,185.00
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants
$9,000,166.00
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants
$9,015,832.00
Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Other Revenue
$8,491,152.00
Other Revenue
$7,318,429.00
Program Revenue
$8,997,674.00

Assets and Liabilities
Fiscal Year202320222021
Total Assets $178,231,426.00$155,796,059.00$146,729,311.00
Current Assets $27,480,525.00$40,055,261.00$48,172,657.00
Long-Term Liabilities $504,284.00$0.00$0.00
Current Liabilities $9,531,916.00$8,999,429.00$6,496,034.00
Total Net Assets $168,195,226.00$146,796,630.00$140,233,277.00

Endowment Info

Do you have an endowment?

Yes

What is the value of the endowment?

$21,000,000.00

What is the spending policy for your endowment?

Income Only

Capital Campaign Info

Are you currently in a Capital Campaign?

No

Do you anticipate a campaign in the next 5 years?

No

Solicitation Permit Info

State Charitable Solicitations Permit

Yes

Permit Expiration Month

June

Permit Expiration Year

2025

Form 990s

Nashville Zoo Inc. 2023 990 2023
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2022 990 2022
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2021 990 2021
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2020 990 2020
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2019 990 2019
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2018 990 2018
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2017 990 2017
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2016 990 2016
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2015 990 2015
Nashville Zoo Inc. 2014 990 2014
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2013 990 2013
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2012 990 2012
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2011 990 2011
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere 2010 990 2010
nashville zoo at grassmere 2009 990 2009
nashville zoo at grassmere 2008 990 2008
nashville zoo at grassmere 2007 990 2007
nashville zoo at grassmere 2006 990 2006
nashville zoo at grassmere 2005 990 2005
nashville zoo at grassmere 2004 990 2004
nashville zoo at grassmere 2003 990 2003

Audit Documents

Nashville Zoo 2023 Audited Financials 2023
Nashville Zoo 2022 Audited Financials 2022
Nashville Zoo 2021 Audited Financials 2021
Nashville Zoo 2020 Audited Financials 2020
Nashville Zoo 2019 Audited Financials 2019
Nashville Zoo 2018 Audited Financials 2018
Nashville Zoo 2017 Audited Financials 2017
Nashville Zoo 2016 Audited Financials 2016
Nashville Zoo 2015 Audited Financials 2015
nashville zoo at grassmere 2014 audit 2014
nashville zoo at grassmere 2013 audit 2013
nashville zoo at grassmere 2012 audit 2012
nashville zoo at grassmere 2011 audit 2011
nashville zoo at grassmere 2010 audit 2010
nashville zoo at grassmere 2009 audit 2009
nashville zoo at grassmere 2008 audit 2008
nashville zoo at grassmere 2007 audit 2007
nashville zoo at grassmere 2006 audit 2006
nashville zoo at grassmere 2005 audit 2005
nashville zoo at grassmere 2004 audit 2004

Foundation Staff Comments


Financials taken from the 990 and the audit. Foundation and Corporate grants may be included in the Contributions, Gifts, and Grants sum, as these amounts are not separated in Form 990. Financial documents completed by Cherry Bekaert LLP. Comments provided by Nicole Rose 10/15/2024.