GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION (EIN 95-2369545)
Tax period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30
Filed
2026-05-06
IRS object ID
202641269349303184
Schema version
2024v5.5
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return2026-05-06T17:38:59-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

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Preparer Firm EIN952302617PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SINGERLEWAK LLPBusinessNameLine1Txt

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line110960 WILSHIRE BLVD SUITE 1100AddressLine1Txt
CityLOS ANGELESCityNm
State AbbreviationCAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP90024ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2024-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN952369545EIN

Business Name BusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOOLOGICALBusinessNameLine1Txt
Business Name Line2ASSOCIATIONBusinessNameLine2Txt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name ControlGREABusinessNameControlTxt
Phone3236949993PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1655 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE 17TH FLOOAddressLine1Txt
CityGLENDALECityNm
State AbbreviationCAStateAbbreviationCd
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Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonDAWN PETERSEN-AMENDPersonNm
Person TitleINTERIM PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSELPersonTitleTxt
Phone3236949993PhoneNum
Signature2026-04-24SignatureDt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr0IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

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Address ChangeYes (X)AddressChangeInd
Name ChangeYes (X)NameChangeInd

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Principal OfficerDAWN PETERSEN-AMENDPrincipalOfficerNm

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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CityGLENDALECityNm
State AbbreviationCAStateAbbreviationCd
ZIP91203ZIPCd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
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Website AddressWWW.GLAZA.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
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Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
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Lobbying Activities0LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
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Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi EndowmentsYes (1)DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
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Report Other Assets0ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other Liabilities0ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
Independent Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd
Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt0ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
School Operating0SchoolOperatingInd
Foreign Office0ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign ActivitiesYes (1)ForeignActivitiesInd
More Than5000 K To OrgYes (1)MoreThan5000KToOrgInd
More Than5000 K To Individuals0MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd
Professional Fundraising0ProfessionalFundraisingInd
Fundraising Activities0FundraisingActivitiesInd
Gaming Activities0GamingActivitiesInd
Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
Grants To OrganizationsYes (1)GrantsToOrganizationsInd
Grants To Individuals0GrantsToIndividualsInd
Schedule J RequiredYes (1)ScheduleJRequiredInd
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Backup Wthld ComplianceYes (1)BackupWthldComplianceInd
Employee138EmployeeCnt
Employment Tax Returns FiledYes (1)EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd
Unrelated Bus Incm Over LimitYes (1)UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd
Form990 T FiledYes (1)Form990TFiledInd
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Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans0ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd
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Change To Org DocumentsYes (1)ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
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Members Or Stockholders0MembersOrStockholdersInd
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Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
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VIVIAN CHOW
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MARLYN GATES DAY
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WENDY M DENHAM MD
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JUSTIN T ENBODY
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SAMUEL J ENOCH
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ALFRED FRAIJO JR
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RICHARD A LICHTENSTEIN
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ELISABETH PRICE
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MORGAN ROTH
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MARC L SALLUS
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SLASH
TRUSTEE3.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
JAY P SONBOLIAN
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RANDY STRAIT
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MADELINE J TAFT
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FRANCO M TERANGO
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ELLIA M THOMPSON ESQ
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JENNIFER THORNTON WIELAND
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LAURA Z WASSERMAN
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ROBERT J ELLIS
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MATTHEW K WILSON
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STEPHEN O'CONNELL
TREASURER (FROM 2/25)3.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
PHYLLIS KUPFERSTEIN
SECRETARY3.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
DAWN PETERSEN-AMEND
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JANET DIAL
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ROBERT WOOLLEY
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EMILY MARRIN
DIR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS37.50$170,752$0$15,017Yes (X)
KEVIN O'BRIEN
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ERIC HAPPE
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ERICA AGHEVLI
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MILES RIVER DIRECT
19 BOARDMAN LANESOUTH HAMILTONMA01982MEMBERSHIP DIRECT MAIL$521,276
VENABLE LLC
PO BOX 62727BALTIMOREMD21264LEGAL SERVICES$307,577
SIGNATURE PARTY RENTALS LLC
3100 S SUSAN STREETSANTA ANACA92704EVENT RENTALS$189,799
ENTERTAINMENT LIGHTING AND PRODUCTION LL
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Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K4CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
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Government Grants$208,857GovernmentGrantsAmt
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CONCESSIONS COMMISSION900099$528,134$528,134
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Securities$18,024,220SecuritiesAmt

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Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Exclusion$1,504,696ExclusionAmt

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Total$8,435,691TotalAmt
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Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp

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Program Services$652,210ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

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Management And General$440,939ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$437,261FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

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Fundraising$30,591FundraisingAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

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Fundraising$40,848FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

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Management And General$125,824ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$53,515FundraisingAmt

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Management And General$85,054ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$108,160TotalAmt
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Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

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Management And General$123,639ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$779FundraisingAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

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Program Services$438,366ProgramServicesAmt
Fundraising$4,670FundraisingAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

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Program Services$217,225ProgramServicesAmt
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Fundraising$10,921FundraisingAmt

Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

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Program Services$183,282ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$142,829ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$13,606FundraisingAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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Program Services$345ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$36,989ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$9,828ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$3,392ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$3,140FundraisingAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$24,521ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$18,220ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Program Services$100,683ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$362,846ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,569FundraisingAmt

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OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES$2,918,631$2,918,631
BANK FEES$304,408$287,623$9,055$7,730
MAILING HOUSE AND TELEM$178,995$168,070$10,925

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Management And General$27,507ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$9,709FundraisingAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

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Program Services$17,663,669ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$4,904,033ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,049,995FundraisingAmt

Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp

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BOY$4,197,844BOYAmt
EOY$4,465,628EOYAmt

Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$13,036,995BOYAmt
EOY$9,807,439EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

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BOY$1,360,633BOYAmt
EOY$151,125EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$33,621BOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

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BOY$347,229BOYAmt
EOY$58,075EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$85,081BOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$35,731,133BOYAmt
EOY$41,120,711EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$118,300BOYAmt
EOY$121,859EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$54,910,836BOYAmt
EOY$55,724,837EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

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BOY$1,682,480BOYAmt
EOY$1,707,398EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$152,016BOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,834,496BOYAmt
EOY$1,707,398EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$33,819,398BOYAmt
EOY$34,381,133EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$19,256,942BOYAmt
EOY$19,636,306EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$53,076,340BOYAmt
EOY$54,017,439EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$54,910,836BOYAmt
EOY$55,724,837EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$2,294,701ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$3,235,800NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Publicly Supported Org509a2Yes (X)PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind

Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$8,019,085CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$15,640,949CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$16,843,477CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$14,414,877CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$13,282,862CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$68,201,250TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,788,586CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,622,019CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$8,747,887CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$7,026,740CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$6,531,639CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$27,716,871TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Non Unrlt Bus GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$45,593CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$293,876CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$250,124CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$192,990CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$782,583TotalAmt

Total509 Total509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$9,853,264CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$19,556,844CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$25,841,488CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$21,634,607CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$19,814,501CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$96,700,704TotalAmt

Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,444,949CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,563,483CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$5,411,211CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,016,355CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,950,334CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$20,386,332TotalAmt

Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,444,516CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,819,310CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,652,800CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$478,600CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Total$7,395,226TotalAmt

Subst And Dsqlfy Prsns Tot SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,889,465CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$6,382,793CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$8,064,011CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,494,955CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,950,334CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$27,781,558TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509$68,919,146PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$379,065CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$586,580CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$838,611CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,064,231CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,226,344CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,094,831TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$379,065CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$586,580CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$838,611CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,064,231CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,226,344CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$4,094,831TotalAmt

Other Income509 OtherIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$183,729CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$7,655CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$221,250CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$78,268CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,799CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$494,701TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$10,416,058CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$20,151,079CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$26,901,349CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$22,777,106CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$21,044,644CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$101,290,236TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.68040PublicSupportCY509Pct
Public Support PY5090.69500PublicSupportPY509Pct
Investment Income CY0.04040InvestmentIncomeCYPct
Investment Income PY0.03630InvestmentIncomePYPct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationMISCELLANEOUS REVENUE - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 183,729. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 7,655. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 221,250. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 78,268. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 3,799.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$35,859,246BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$3,494,888ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$4,399,951InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$2,500,000OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$41,254,085EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$31,085,235BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$1,955,224ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$3,722,099InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$903,312OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$35,859,246EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$25,728,533BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$31,531,118ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$2,919,907InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$716,323OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$31,085,235EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$27,940,150BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$2,608,162ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses-$4,001,231InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$818,548OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$25,728,533EndYearBalanceAmt

CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Year Balance$23,668,434BeginningYearBalanceAmt
Contributions$98,921ContributionsAmt
Investment Earnings Or Losses$4,879,246InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt
Other Expenditures$706,451OtherExpendituresAmt
End Year Balance$27,940,150EndYearBalanceAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated Balance EOY0.78000BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct
Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY0.10000PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Term Endowment Balance EOY0.12000TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct
Endowments Held Unrelated Org0EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd
Endowments Held Related Org0EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd
Total Book Value Land Buildings$0TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$24,450,635TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Net Unrealized Gains Invst$3,232,240NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt
Other Revenue$3,559OtherRevenueAmt
Revenue Not Reported$3,235,799RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$21,214,836RevenueSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld$108,160InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$108,160RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$21,322,996TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$23,509,537TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Not Reported$0ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$23,509,537ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Investment Expenses Not Incld2$108,160InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$108,160ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$23,617,697TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (3 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
PART V, LINE 4:GLAZA MANAGES ENDOWMENT FUNDS TO SUPPORT GLAZA AND ZOO OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS. THE MAJORITY OF GLAZA'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE UNRESTRICTED BEQUESTS WHICH THE BOARD HAS DESIGNATED TO BE TREATED AS ENDOWMENT. GLAZA'S PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS HAVE BEEN LARGELY GIVEN BY DONORS FOR A SPECIFIC AREA OF SUPPORT: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE DOCENT PROGRAM, AND ZOO EXHIBIT IMPROVEMENTS. WITH ALL ENDOWMENT FUNDS, GLAZA HAS ADOPTED A DISTRIBUTION POLICY THAT WHILE ALLOWING FOR CURRENT DISTRIBUTIONS, PLACES AN EMPHASIS ON LONG-TERM GROWTH OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS SO THAT THEY CAN PROVIDE INCREASING SUPPORT IN THE FUTURE.
PART X, LINE 2:IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("ASC") TOPIC NO. 740, "UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES" ("ASC 740"), GLAZA RECOGNIZES THE IMPACT OF TAX POSITIONS IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THAT POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED ON AUDIT, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. TO DATE, GLAZA HAS NOT RECORDED ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. GLAZA RECOGNIZES POTENTIAL ACCRUED INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, GLAZA PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND DID NOT NOTE ANY MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR WHICH MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. THE FEDERAL AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR GLAZA STILL OPEN AND SUBJECT TO IRS OR STATE OF CALIFORNIA EXAMINATION ARE AS FOLLOWS: FEDERAL (2021-2024) AND STATE (2020-2024).
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUSTS 3,559.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd
Subtotal Offices0SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees0SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continuation Total Office0ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt
Continuation Total Employee0ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office0TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee0TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$0SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$0TotalSpentAmt

Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (22 entries)

RegionRegionTxtPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxtCash GrantCashGrantAmtManner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtDescription Of Non Cash AsstDescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,AFRICAN CONSERVATION CENTER-NOONKOTIAK RESOURCE CENTER$91,763WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,AFRICAN CONSERVATION CENTER-NOONKOTIAK RESOURCE CENTER$84,762WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,GRACE-USALA CORRIDOR PROJECT$25,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,GRACE-USALA CORRIDOR PROJECT$75,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,AFRICAN CONSERVATION CENTER-NOONKOTIAK RESOURCE CENTER$77,232WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,WILD EARTH ALLIES-ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION$25,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,WILD EARTH ALLIES-ASIAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION$25,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,WILDLIFE TRUST OF INDIA-GHARIAL CONSERVATION$44,044WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK-PAINTED DOG RESEARH TRUST$20,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK-PAINTED DOG RESEARH TRUST$20,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS,MACAW RECOVERY NETWORK-RECOVERING PARROT POPULATIONS$19,309WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS,MACAW RECOVERY NETWORK-RECOVERING PARROT POPULATIONS$19,229WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,YAYASAN CIKANANGA KONSERVASI TERPADU-JAVAN WARTY PIG$15,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,YAYASAN CIKANANGA KONSERVASI TERPADU-JAVAN WARTY PIG$10,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATESPENINSULAR PRONGHORN RECOVERY PROGRAM$19,189WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,THE KASIIS PROJECT-HYGIENE CAMPAINGS, CHIMPS$16,018WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLOMBIA, ECUADOR,FUNDACION ZOOLOGICA DE CALI-MOUNTAIN TAPIR CONSERVATION$14,995WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,PANDRILLUS FOUNDATION-DRILL CONSERVATION$13,190WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS,CROCODILE RESEARCH COALITION-CROCODILE CONSERVATION$11,979WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,GRACE-VEHICLE PURCHASE$10,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,JEFFREY WILLIAM LANG-GHARIAL CONSERVATION$8,000WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,KOMODO SURVIVAL PROGRAM-KOMODO DRAGON CONSERVATION$7,500WIRE TRANSFER$0N/ACASH GRANT
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org22Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt
Transfer To Foreign Corp0TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp Ownership0ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest Co0PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountriesInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationON BEHALF OF THE ZOO, GLAZA FUNDS CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. ZOO CURATORS AND OFFICIALS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENIOR ZOO STAFF FOR BUDGETING PROPOSED CONSERVATION GRANTS. ZOO CURATORS AND SENIOR STAFF HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS, AND THE VAST MAJORITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR STAFFS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO ZOO OFFICIALS OVER THE YEARS. BUDGETED ORGANIZATIONS ARE THEN INVITED TO COMPLETE A ZOO GRANT REQUEST FORM WHERE THEY PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND GOVERNANCE; PRIOR GRANTS FROM THIS PROGRAM; AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO BE FUNDED, HOW IT WILL BE ADMINISTERED AND EVALUATED. ZOO STAFF REVIEW THESE GRANT REQUESTS, AS WELL AS DO ON-LINE AND OTHER RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE ORGANIZATIONS' ABILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS. A MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY FUNDED BY THIS PROGRAM. DURING THE TERMS OF THE GRANTS, ZOO CURATORS MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS AND RECEIVE INTERIM AND FINAL WRITTEN AND ORAL UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECTS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Recipient Table RecipientTable (10 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdRecipient EINRecipientEINIRC SectionIRCSectionDescCash GrantCashGrantAmtNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmtValuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDescNon Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceDescPurpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt
LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DRLOS ANGELESCA90027956000735501(C)(3)$4,890,985$0CASH GRANTSN/AVARIOUS OPERATING EXPENSES
LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DRLOS ANGELESCA90027956000735501(C)(3)$1,705,733$0CASH GRANTSN/ATICKETED EVENTS TRANSFER
LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DRLOS ANGELESCA90027956000735501(C)(3)$1,519,152$0CASH GRANTSN/AMEMBERSHIP TRANSFER
LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DRLOS ANGELESCA90027956000735501(C)(3)$143,829$0CASH GRANTSN/ASPONSORSHIP TRANSFER
LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF THE ZOO
5333 ZOO DRLOS ANGELESCA90027956000735501(C)(3)$130,992$0CASH GRANTSN/ASITE RENTALS TRANSFER
ASSOC ZOOS & AQUARIUMS
PO BOX 79863BALTIMOREMD21279550526930501(C)(3)$25,000$0CASH GRANTSN/ASAFE PROGRAM PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
ASSOC ZOOS & AQUARIUMS
PO BOX 79863BALTIMOREMD21279550526930501(C)(3)$5,000$0CASH GRANTSN/AANIMAL WELLBEING SUMMIT SPONSORSHP
COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM
PO BOX 400POWELLOH43065314390844501(C)(3)$5,000$0CASH GRANTSN/ASAFE ELEPHANT CONSERVATION
LINCOLN PARK ZOO
2001 N CLARK STCHICAGOIL60614362512404501(C)(3)$5,000$0CASH GRANTSN/ASAFE CHIMPS CONSERVATION
ZOO ATLANTA
800 CHEROKEE AVE SEATLANTAGA30315581655184501(C)(3)$5,000$0CASH GRANTSN/ASAFE AFRICAN VULTURE CONSERVATION
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total501c3 Org5Total501c3OrgCnt
Total Other Org0TotalOtherOrgCnt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationON BEHALF OF THE ZOO, GLAZA FUNDS CONSERVATION PROJECTS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. ZOO CURATORS AND OFFICIALS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENIOR ZOO STAFF FOR BUDGETING PROPOSED CONSERVATION GRANTS. ZOO CURATORS AND SENIOR STAFF HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CONSERVATION GROUPS, AND THE VAST MAJORITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR STAFFS HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO ZOO OFFICIALS OVER THE YEARS. BUDGETED ORGANIZATIONS ARE THEN INVITED TO COMPLETE A ZOO GRANT REQUEST FORM WHERE THEY PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR ORGANIZATION, MISSION, AND GOVERNANCE; PRIOR GRANTS FROM THIS PROGRAM; AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO BE FUNDED, HOW IT WILL BE ADMINISTERED AND EVALUATED. ZOO STAFF REVIEW THESE GRANT REQUESTS, AS WELL AS DO ON-LINE AND OTHER RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE ORGANIZATIONS' ABILITY TO COMPLETE THE PROPOSED PROJECTS. A MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE TO ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY FUNDED BY THIS PROGRAM. DURING THE TERMS OF THE GRANTS, ZOO CURATORS MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS AND RECEIVE INTERIM AND FINAL WRITTEN AND ORAL UPDATES ON THE PROGRESS OF THE PROJECTS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeYes (X)CompensationCommitteeInd
Form990 Of Other OrganizationsYes (X)Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentYes (1)SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanYes (1)SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (8 entries)

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DAWN PETERSEN-AMEND
INTERIM PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL$266,186$0$0$0$16,592$0$57,898$0$51,093$0$391,769$0$0$0
JANET DIAL
VP OF ADVANCEMENT$255,544$0$8,000$0$22,527$0$36,584$0$2,367$0$325,022$0$0$0
ROBERT WOOLLEY
ASSOCIATE VP FOR ADVANCEMENT$184,628$0$0$0$552$0$12,654$0$15,123$0$212,957$0$0$0
KEVIN O'BRIEN
DIR OF CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS$152,765$0$0$0$4,944$0$9,269$0$20,236$0$187,214$0$0$0
EMILY MARRIN
DIR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS$170,200$0$0$0$552$0$14,609$0$408$0$185,769$0$0$0
THOMAS JACOBSON
FORMER PRESIDENT$133,000$0$36,000$0$0$0$769$0$0$0$169,769$0$0$0
ERICA AGHEVLI
DIR OF FOUNDATION & GOVT RELATIONS$125,394$0$0$0$240$0$4,298$0$38,662$0$168,594$0$0$0
ERIC HAPPE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE$132,257$0$5,000$0$584$0$11,470$0$17,419$0$166,730$0$0$0

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ExplanationPER A CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT SIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION, THE SEVERANCE PACKAGE PAID TO EMPLOYEES ARE NOT OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024: $6,530 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO DAWN PETERSEN-AMEND'S 457(F) PLAN. $3,460 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO JANET DIAL'S 457(F) PLAN. $1,558 WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THOMAS JACOBSON'S 457(F) PLAN.ExplanationTxt

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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:THE GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION ("GLAZA") IS A TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION, ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, BEAUTIFYING, AND IMPROVING THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS (THE ZOO). THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND MISSION SUPPORT TO THE ZOO AND ITS PROGRAMS, RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE ZOO, ENHANCING THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND STEWARDING THE INVESTMENTS OF VISITORS, MEMBERS, AND DONORS. GLAZA'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS AND/OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES ARE WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND HABITATS. GLAZA AND THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (THE CITY) HAVE AGREEMENTS IN PLACE AS DETAILED BELOW. OPERATING AGREEMENT: THE CITY ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GLAZA (THE OPERATING AGREEMENT) FOR THE PURPOSES OF OBTAINING ASSISTANCE IN ESTABLISHING, DEVELOPING, BEAUTIFYING, AND IMPROVING THE ZOO. THE OPERATING AGREEMENT WAS EXECUTED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 1997 AND EXPIRED ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2022. UNDER SECTION III OF THE OPERATING AGREEMENT, THE ZOO AND GLAZA ESTABLISHED SEVERAL MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING (MOUS) TO IDENTIFY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. FOR SEVERAL YEARS, GLAZA WORKED IN GOOD FAITH WITH THE CITY AND THE ZOO TO NEGOTIATE A NEW OPERATING AGREEMENT. ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2022, THE CITY COUNCIL (COUNCIL) APPROVED AN EXTENSION OF THE OPERATING AGREEMENT THROUGH MARCH 30, 2023, WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTHS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 WHILE NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE. THE COUNCIL ALSO DIRECTED THAT THE EXTENSION INCLUDE THE TERMS OF THE EXPIRED MOUS, AS WELL AS THE CURRENT VERSION OF THE CITY'S STANDARD CONTRACTING PROVISIONS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022, GLAZA AND THE CITY EXECUTED BOTH THE FIRST AND SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING AGREEMENTS TO INCORPORATE THE COUNCIL'S DIRECTIONS AND EXTEND THE CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. ON OCTOBER 24, 2023, THE COUNCIL APPROVED A TERM SHEET FOR AN INTERIM AGREEMENT BETWEEN GLAZA AND THE ZOO, TO BE DRAFTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY. ON MAY 30, 2024, THE CITY AND GLAZA EXECUTED AN INTERIM AGREEMENT WITH A RETROACTIVE TERM OF OCTOBER 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025. ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2024, THE CITY AND ZOO ISSUED SIX SEPARATE REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL (RFPS) TO SOLICIT BIDS TO MANAGE FUNDRAISING, MEMBERSHIP, SPECIAL EVENTS, SPONSORSHIP, VOLUNTEERS, AND PUBLICATIONS. ON OCTOBER 17, 2024, GLAZA COMMUNICATED TO THE CITY ITS DECISION NOT TO BID ON ANY OF THE SIX RFPS, BUT REITERATED ITS INTENT TO FULFILL TERMS OF THE INTERIM AGREEMENT. ON JUNE 30, 2025, GLAZA COMPLETED FULFILLMENT OF THE INTERIM AGREEMENT AND VACATED ZOO PREMISES. ALSO ON THAT DATE, GLAZA FILED AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION CHANGING ITS LEGAL NAME TO GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION AND EXPANDING THE ORGANIZATION'S FUTURE PURPOSE TO INCLUDE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA. FROM TIME TO TIME, GLAZA IS INVOLVED IN CERTAIN LEGAL MATTERS, WHICH ARISE IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF OPERATIONS. ON DECEMBER 20, 2024, THE CITY FILED A CIVIL COMPLAINT AGAINST GLAZA ALLEGING BREACH OF GLAZA'S CONTRACTUAL, GOOD FAITH, AND FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS AND REQUESTING DECLARATORY RELIEF AND DAMAGES. GLAZA INTENDS TO DEFEND ITSELF VIGOROUSLY IN THIS LAWSUIT. GLAZA'S POLICY IS TO ACCRUE AMOUNTS RELATED TO LITIGATION WHEN SUCH AMOUNTS ARE PROBABLE AND CAN BE REASONABLY ESTIMATED BASED ON CONSULTATION WITH OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL. LEGAL COUNSEL HAS INDICATED THAT THE OUTCOME OF THESE ACTIONS IS NOT PRESENTLY DETERMINABLE. THE FOLLOWING MOUS WERE IN EFFECT DURING THE TERM OF THE OPERATING AGREEMENT AND BOTH THE FIRST AND SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING AGREEMENTS. THE INTERIM AGREEMENT CREATED NEW OPERATING AND FINANCIAL STRUCTURES. ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY STATE GLAZA'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS FOR ZOO FUNDS HELD BY GLAZA SHALL BE OPEN TO INSPECTION BY THE CITY UPON REQUEST AND WITH REASONABLE PRIOR NOTICE. MEMBERSHIP (1997 AGREEMENT MOUS): GLAZA MANAGES THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. FEES COLLECTED FROM MEMBERS ARE USED TO FUND DEPARTMENT EXPENSES, AS WELL AS SUPPORT EXPENSES FOR VOLUNTEER AND DOCENT PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, AND WEBSITE MANAGEMENT. THE LAST MOU EXPIRED JUNE 30, 2017. DURING THE TERMS OF BOTH THE FIRST AND SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED OPERATING AGREEMENTS, THE CITY AND GLAZA CONTINUED TO OPERATE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE EXPIRED MOU. PER SECTION VII OF THE OPERATING AGREEMENT, GLAZA REMITTED 25% OF MEMBERSHIP FEES RECEIVED TO THE ZOO, PLUS THE NET SURPLUS (IF ANY) AFTER DEPARTMENT EXPENSES AND OTHER SPECIFIED PROGRAMS' EXPENSES ARE PAID. MEMBERSHIP (INTERIM AGREEMENT): SIMILAR TO THE 1997 AGREEMENT, GLAZA MANAGES THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. FEES COLLECTED FROM MEMBERS ARE USED TO FUND DEPARTMENT EXPENSES, AS WELL AS SUPPORT EXPENSES FOR VOLUNTEER AND DOCENT PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS, AND WEBSITE MANAGEMENT. UNDER THE INTERIM AGREEMENT, GLAZA REMITS 35% OF MEMBERSHIP FEES RECEIVED TO THE ZOO, PLUS THE NET SURPLUS (IF ANY) AFTER DEPARTMENT EXPENSES AND OTHER SPECIFIED PROGRAMS' EXPENSES ARE PAID. THE AMOUNT OF MEMBERSHIP FEES GLAZA CAN RETAIN TO PAY THE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENSES AND OTHER SPECIFIED PROGRAM'S EXPENSES ARE CAPPED AT FIXED PERCENTAGES. AN ADDITIONAL PERCENTAGE IS ALLOWED TO BE USED TO COVER GLAZA'S ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. GLAZA REMITS TO THE ZOO ANY NET SURPLUS REMAINING AFTER DEDUCTING ALL THESE EXPENSES. CONCESSION AGREEMENT: IN MAY 2019, GLAZA AND THE CITY EXECUTED THE 6TH AMENDMENT TO THE OPERATING AGREEMENT (THE 6TH AMENDMENT), EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019. THE 6TH AMENDMENT TERMINATES AND REPLACES THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT AND FUTURE CONCESSION MOUS AND BECAME PART OF THE EXISTING OPERATING AGREEMENT. THE CITY AND GLAZA INTEND TO INCORPORATE THIS 6TH AMENDMENT INTO THE RENEGOTIATED OPERATING AGREEMENT. THE 6TH AMENDMENT GRANTS GLAZA THE RIGHT TO ENTER INTO A CONCESSIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH A CONCESSIONAIRE FOR A TEN-YEAR PERIOD, WITH A FIVE-YEAR OPTION TO EXTEND. THE CONCESSIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN GLAZA AND THE CONCESSIONAIRE, SSA GROUP, LLC (SSA), WAS APPROVED BY THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL (COUNCIL) IN DECEMBER 2019. AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONCESSIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL IN AUGUST 2021 AND BECAME EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2021. PER THE 6TH AMENDMENT, GLAZA PAID THE ZOO A PERCENTAGE OF COMMISSIONS RECEIVED FOR SERVICES AND AMENITIES PROVIDED BY THE CONCESSIONAIRE. GLAZA RECEIVED AN ANNUAL FEE FOR MANAGING THE CONCESSIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SSA. UNDER THE INTERIM AGREEMENT, THE ZOO ASSUMED OVERSIGHT OF CONCESSIONS. GLAZA NO LONGER RECEIVES AN ANNUAL FEE FOR MANAGEMENT OF THE CONCESSIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (1997 AGREEMENT MOUS): UNDER THIS MOU, TERMS ARE ESTABLISHED FOR RAISING UNRESTRICTED, RESTRICTED, AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS. IT ALSO ESTABLISHES FUNDING FOR AN EVENTS DEPARTMENT AND CONSERVATION DONATIONS MADE AT THE ZOO'S DISCRETION. THE LAST MOU EXPIRED JUNE 30, 2017. DURING OPERATING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, THE CITY AND GLAZA CONTINUE TO OPERATE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE EXPIRED MOU. FUNDRAISING PROGRAM (INTERIM AGREEMENT): SIMILAR TO THE 1997 AGREEMENT, TERMS WERE ESTABLISHED FOR RAISING UNRESTRICTED, RESTRICTED, AND ENDOWMENT FUNDS. UNDER THE INTERIM AGREEMENT, GLAZA IS AUTHORIZED TO USE UNRESTRICTED FUNDRAISING RECEIPTS TO COVER EXPENSES NOT ALREADY PAID BY ANOTHER SOURCE". THOSE EXPENSES INCLUDE FOR THE FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION SERVICES, EVENT MANAGEMENT, AND DAYTIME PUBLIC EVENTS. IF A SURPLUS EXISTS AFTER EXPENSES ARE PAID, GLAZA REMITS 50% TO THE ZOO AND RETAINS THE REMAINING 50%. MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND SITE RENTALS AND CATERED EVENTS (1997 AGREEMENT MOUS): THIS MOU SPECIFIES GLAZA WILL PROVIDE MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND STRATEGIC BRANDING SERVICES FOR THE ZOO. IT ALSO STIPULATES GLAZA WILL OVERSEE SITE RENTALS FOR PRIVATE EVENTS AND EXECUTION OF NIGHT-TIME TICKETED EVENTS TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE. THE LAST MOU EXPIRED JUNE 30, 2019. DURING OPERATING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, THE CITY AND GLAZA CONTINUE TO OPERATE UNDER THE TERMS OF THE EXPIRED MOU. BEGINNING IN THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2020, THE CITY AND ZOO CEASED TO PROVIDE A REBATE OF ADMISSIONS REVENUE AND NIGHT-TIME TICKETED EVENT PROCEEDS IF FISCAL YEAR ADMISSIONS TARGETS ARE ACHIEVED. GLAZA PAYS 10% OF SITE RENTAL FEES AND ALL NET PROCEEDS FROM NIGHT-TIME TICKETED EVENTS TO THE ZOO.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4AMARKETING AND SPONSORSHIP (INTERIM AGREEMENT): GLAZA PROVIDES MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND STRATEGIC BRANDING SERVICES SIMILAR TO THE OPERATING AGREEMENT. GLAZA MANAGES THE ZOO'S SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMS. GLAZA REMITS 25% OF SPONSORSHIP REVENUE TO THE ZOO, WITH THE REMAINING 75% USED TO FUND DIRECT COSTS OF THE SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING DEPARTMENTS. GLAZA REMITS TO THE ZOO ANY NET SURPLUS REMAINING AFTER SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING EXPENSES ARE PAID. SITE RENTALS (INTERIM AGREEMENT): GLAZA FACILITATES AND MANAGES SITE RENTALS AND CATERED EVENTS AT THE ZOO FOR PRIVATE PARTIES. GLAZA REMITS 25% OF SITE RENTAL FEES TO THE ZOO, WITH THE REMAINING 75% USED TO FUND DIRECT COSTS OF THE DEPARTMENT. GLAZA REMITS TO THE ZOO ANY NET SURPLUS REMAINING AFTER DEPARTMENT EXPENSES ARE PAID. SPECIAL EVENTS PROGRAM (INTERIM AGREEMENT): GLAZA PRODUCES AND PROMOTES ZOO MEMBER EVENTS, DONOR EVENTS, AND NIGHT-TIME TICKETED EVENTS. TICKETED EVENT REVENUE FUNDS EXPENSES INCURRED TO PRODUCE AND MARKET EVENTS. EACH EVENT IS FINANCIALLY RECONCILED SEPARATELY, WITH THE ANY NET SURPLUS REMAINING AFTER DEPARTMENT EXPENSES ARE PAID TRANSFERRED BY GLAZA TO THE ZOO. FUNDRAISING FOCUS: FUNDRAISING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING SUCCESSES: -FUNDING FOR MAJOR RENOVATIONS TO THE LANGUR EXHIBIT. -A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF THE SWAN LAKE EXHIBIT -CONTINUED FUNDING FOR THE CONSERVATION STRATEGIC PLAN. -FUNDS FOR VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AT THE GOTTLIEB HEALTH CENTER. -GIFTS TO SUSTAIN THE BETTY WHITE ZOOPALS PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS OF ALL GRADE LEVELS TO ATTEND THE ZOO. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: MEMBERSHIP, VISITOR AMENITIES, PUBLICATIONS, WEBSITE, DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS, AS WELL AS MEMBERSHIP AND CONCESSIONS TRANSFERS TO THE LOS ANGELES ZOO. GLAZA DIRECTS AND OPERATES THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS FOR NEARLY 35,000 HOUSEHOLDS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERIM AGREEMENT, GLAZA REMITS 35% OF MEMBERSHIP FEES RECEIVED TO THE ZOO. PUBLICATIONS AND WEBSITE MANAGEMENT: THE PUBLICATIONS DIVISION MANAGES THE ZOO'S WEBSITE AND CREATES AND DISTRIBUTES THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS: - ZOO VIEW, THE AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE FOR GLAZA MEMBERS, WHICH IS PUBLISHED QUARTERLY. - ZOOSCAPE, THE AWARD-WINNING NEWSLETTER, WHICH IS PUBLISHED 6 TIMES PER YEAR AND WHICH FEATURES MONTHLY ZOO EVENTS AND NEWS. GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION 95-2369545 - GNUS, THE BIWEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR ZOO STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEER AND DOCENT PROGRAMS: VOLUNTEERS PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN FULFILLING THE ZOO'S MISSION OF "SAVING WILDLIFE, ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITIES, AND CREATING CONNECTIONS TO NATURE." - 401 LONG TERM GLAZA VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED OVER 51,672 HOURS OF SERVICE HELPING WITH 94 ACTIVE ASSIGNMENTS ON AND OFF SITE, AS WELL AS VIRTUALLY. TRAINING AND ONBOARDING: - 62 NEW DOCENT SPECIALISTS, AND GENERAL VOLUNTEERS WERE ONBOARDED IN THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. DAILY PUBLIC FACING ASSIGNMENTS: - 314 VOLUNTEERS HAD OVER 488,490 INTERACTIONS WITH VISITORS HELPING WITH INTERPRETATION AND GUEST SUPPORT AT HABITATS, BIRD SHOW, AND OTHER ZOO SECTIONS, - 78 DOCENTS TOURED 47 SCHOOL GROUPS WITH OVER 3,000 STUDENTS; 11 COLLEGE GROUPS WITH OVER 350 STUDENTS; 18 MEMBER TOURS FOR 913 MEMBERS; AND 73 ADVANCEMENT TOURS FOR 458 DONORS. RESEARCH: - 45 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 1,883 HOURS OBSERVING ANIMAL BEHAVIORS TO SUPPORT ANIMAL CARE. BEHIND THE SCENES: - FOOD PREPARATION: 73 VOLUNTEERS, GAVE 9,767 HOURS WITH 12 ASSIGNMENTS HELPING PREPARE ANIMAL DIETS. - ENRICHMENT: 25 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 1,065 HOURS HELPING ANIMAL CARE CREATE AND PREPARE ENRICHMENT ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE ENRICHMENT GARDEN. OUTREACH AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS: - VIRTUAL FIELD VISITS: 17 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 746 HOURS, VISITING 198 CLASSES AND 5,300, STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILY MEMBERS. - SPECIAL NEEDS OUTREACH TRIPS: 10 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 227 HOURS, VISITING 47 FACILITIES AND 1,226 PARTICIPANTS, TRAVELING 2,904 MILES. - ANIMAL INFORMATION: 3 DOCENTS GAVE 126 HOURS MAINTAINING THE NOTEBOOK AND FACT SHEETS FOR REFERENCE FOR ALL ZOO PERSONNEL AND DOCENT/VOLUNTEER TRAININGS. - DOCENT AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING: 85 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 1,931 HOURS ONBOARDING, TRAINING, AND MENTORING NEW DOCENT, SPECIALISTS, AND GENERAL VOLUNTEERS. PERIODIC ASSIGNMENTS: - EVENTS: 212 VOLUNTEERS GAVE 3,365 HOURS HELPING PREPARE AND SERVE AS AMBASSADORS AT EVENTS. - EPISODIC VOLUNTEERS: 10 CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT INCLUED 420 INDIVIDUALS, COLLECTIVELY GAVE 274 SERVICE HOURS SUPPORTING ANIMAL CARE THROUGH ENRICHMENT PROJECTS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:DIRECT SUPPORT OF THE ZOO INCLUDING TRANSFERS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, ZOO OPERATIONS, SPECIAL PROJECTS, CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, GLAZA SUPPORTED THE ZOO IN A BREADTH OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING CONSERVATION GRANTS FOR THE NOONKOTIAK RESOURCE CENTER IN AFRICA, PENINSULAR PRONGHORNS, GORILLA REHABILITATION IN AFRICA, ASIAN ELEPHANTS, NTI-POACHING PROGRAMS, AND AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS. 29 GRANTS WERE FUNDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:MARKETING, STRATEGIC BRANDING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, AS WELL AS SPECIAL GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOO ASSOCIATION 95-2369545 EVENTS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND TRAVEL PROGRAMS. ON JULY 1, 2013, GLAZA ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY FOR MARKETING, STRATEGIC BRANDING, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FOR THE ZOO. GLAZA'S AIM IS TO RAISE ATTENDANCE BY MAKING A STRATEGIC LONGTERM INVESTMENT IN MARKETING AND ADVERTISING THAT WILL INCREASE THE ZOO'S VISIBILITY WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS. GLAZA ALSO PRODUCES AND PROMOTES SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ZOOGOERS' ENJOYMENT, ATTRACT NEW VISITORS, RAISE MONEY FOR ZOO PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT. ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 INCLUDED: - ZOO FRIDAY NIGHTS, A FAMILY-THEMED AFTER-HOURS EVENT HELD MOST FRIDAYS IN AUGUST 2024, WHICH FEATURED SELECTED ANIMALS ON EXHIBIT AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT. - BREW AT THE L.A. ZOO, AN ADULTS-ONLY EVENT FEATURING LOCAL CRAFT AND MICROBREWERIES, SELECT ANIMAL VIEWINGS, LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, AND FOOD TRUCKS, HELD IN AUGUST 2024. - MEMBER APPRECIATION MONTH IN AUGUST 2024, TO CELEBRATE AND HONOR THOSE WHO CONTINUED TO SUPPORT GLAZA. - BOO AT THE L.A. ZOO, IN OCTOBER 2024, CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN WITH ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL ANIMAL ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES, WITH TRICK OR TREATING ON SELECT WEEKENDS. - L.A. ZOO LIGHTS, THE POPULAR EVENING HOLIDAY EVENT WITH ALL-NEW ANIMAL LIGHT DISPLAYS, PLUS SPECIAL HAPPY-HOUR NIGHTS AND A NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY. HELD MOST NIGHTS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 14, 2024 TO JANUARY 5, 2025. -LUNAR NEW YEAR, ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT PLUS SPECIAL KEEPER TALKS WITH ANIMALS IN THE ZODIAC CALENDAR, HELD IN FEBRUARY 2025 -SPRING FLING, CELEBRATING ALL THINGS SPRING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, WITH KEEPER TALKS AND ENTERTAINMENT, HELD IN MARCH 2025 -WILD FOR THE PLANET, SPECIAL ACTIVITIES PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE PRACTICES, SPECIAL KEEPER TALKS, AND ENTERTAINMENT, HELD IN APRIL 2025. -DIA DE LOS NINOS, ACTIVITIES AND CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT CELEBRATING CHILDREN, WITH BILINGUAL PROGRAMMING, HELD IN MAY 2025 - STAFFING FOR A FULL PROGRAM OF SPECIAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND VISITORS, AND STAFF SUPPORT FOR MARKETING AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, GLAZA AMENDED ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION TO "GREATER LOS ANGELES ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION." THE ORGANIZATION ALSO AMENDED THEIR BYLAWS IN ORDER TO REFLECT THE NAME CHANGE AND ALSO TO CHANGE THE "SPECIFIC PURPOSE" SECTION OF THE BYLAWS TO NOW READ: "GLAZA'S PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS AND/OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND HABITATS".
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11BTHE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY GLAZA'S STAFF, REVIEWED BY GLAZA'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE FORM 990 TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH A RECOMMENDATION FOR ACCEPTANCE. THE FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, PRIOR TO ELECTRONIC FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CGLAZA REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTING A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AS WELL AS A LIST OF BUSINESSES WITH WHICH GLAZA HAD SIGNIFICANT RELATIONSHIPS DURING THE PRIOR YEAR, AND A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT THAT MUST BE COMPLETED. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE IS REQUIRED FROM THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY AND SENIOR STAFF WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF GLAZA, MAKE COMMITMENTS ON GLAZA'S BEHALF, AND/OR HAVE ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING GLAZA AND ITS CONSTITUENCIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC SEC. 4958) AND THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT INTEGRITY ACT (S.B. 1262), GLAZA'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND ANY BONUS COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA, COMPENSATION HISTORY, AND THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND DOCUMENTS ITS WORK. THE COMMITTEE DELIBERATES AND PRESENTS ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18GLAZA'S ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19GLAZA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

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