2015-07-07T14:25:11-05:00 2014-12-31 Kundinger Corder & Engle PC 475 Lincoln Street 200 Denver CO 80203 990 2014-01-01 840502539 Denver Zoological Foundation DENV 7203371400 2300 Steele Street Denver CO 80205 Charles Wright Treasurer/CFO 7203371400 2015-07-06 1 Steve Corder P01363943 3035345953 2014 2016-04-25 22:37:26Z Charles Wright 2300 Steele Street Denver CO 80205 34232678 0 X www.denverzoo.org X 1950 CO Denver Zoo is a leader in animal care and visitor experience. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission "SECURE A BETTER WORLD FOR ANIMALS THROUGH HUMAN UNDERSTANDING."We provide extraordinary experiences every day for our animals and visitors and our core values are evident in everything we do: Protect * Honor * Innovate * Engage * Empower * Serve 40 40 503 753 0 0 21020806 18536086 14024838 14938835 26192 14598 1633182 88710 36705018 33578229 816889 249660 0 0 18509316 19960328 0 0 4030718 14255267 12587973 33581472 32797961 3123546 780268 20140145 20600360 5645009 5324956 14495136 15275404 X See Schedule O 0 0 15949021 249660 11143610 Animal Care and Research2014 was a year with many highlights and growth opportunities.Tiger Travel:Denver Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and is a key partner in the AZA Species Survival Plan (SSP), which cooperatively manages specific, and typically threatened or endangered species populations within AZA accredited institutions. The Plan ensures the sustainability of a healthy, genetically diverse and demographically-varied AZA population. In 2014, Zaira, a female Amur Tiger born at Denver Zoo in 2010 was sent to Ashiyama Zoo in Japan alongside a male Amur Tiger from Hogle Zoo in Utah to form a new breeding pair. The AZA Tiger SSP works collaboratively worldwide to ensure healthy and sustainable populations across the globe in accredited zoos. These two animals added valuable genetic lines to the Japanese population and provided space for other important breeding recommendations for Amur Tigers in the U.S.Conservation & Biology:Conservation biology staff work with local governments and non-governmental organizations to develop innovative solutions to conservation issues around the world, including in Botswana, Mongolia, Peru, Vietnam and the Rocky Mountain Great Plains. Since 1996, the Zoo has participated in more than 600 projects in 62 countries on six continents. In 2014 Denver Zoo committed approximately $1.1 million to conservation projects around the world.New Additions to our Zoo animal family: Asian Small-Clawed Otter PupDenver Zoo welcomed the birth of a small-clawed otter on August 26. Male Jilin (JEE-lin), was born to parents, Asha and Bugsy, in the El Pomar Foundation Village Hall in Toyota Elephant Passage. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classifies this species as vulnerable. Their biggest threats are habitat destruction and conversion for agriculture, draining of wetlands, hunting for their fur and pollution from pesticides and heavy metals. Even though they are protected, their numbers are declining. They are considered an indicator species, providing a warning of threats to other species that live in the same habitats.Clouded Leopard CubsThree clouded leopard cubs were welcomed by the Zoo in 2014. Male and female, Pi and Rhu, were the first of their species born at Denver Zoo, on March 14, to parents Lisu and Taji. Pi and Rhu were later joined by Saya, a female leopard cub born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. All three were welcomed through recommendations of the AZA Clouded Leopard SSP. The move was important to have Saya socialized with other cubs so that she would be able to mother cubs when she matures. There are no reliable estimates for clouded leopard populations in the wild, but their numbers are thought to be in decline and the IUCN classifies them as vulnerable. Clouded leopards are endangered primarily due to habitat loss from deforestation for agriculture. They are also hunted for their pelts and their bones, claws and teeth are used in traditional Asian medicine. Denver Zoo has supported field conservation projects for the species in Malaysia, working to understand their current population size and threats to the species. Additionally, Denver Zoo staff members have traveled to Thailand as part of a multi-zoo effort to breed clouded leopards there with the goal of supporting zoo populations around the world. Rico, Fossa PupThe Zoo celebrated the birth of its first fossa (FOO-sah) pup on July 28. The male pup, named Rico, was born to mother, Violet, who has proved to be an excellent first-time mom, and father, Dorian. Even though they may only weigh about 20 pounds, fossas are the largest mammalian carnivore in Madagascar. The fossa status in the wild is unknown though is believed to be decreasing. It is considered vulnerable with less than 2,500 estimated individuals in the wild, but those numbers are uncertain due to a lack of sightings. Their major threats come from habitat loss and hunting.Tinga the Gorilla Denver Zoo welcomed back a 9-year-old female western lowland gorilla, named Tinga, in October. She was born at Denver Zoo in May 2005 when her troop, from Los Angeles Zoo, temporarily stayed at Denver Zoo while their exhibit was remodeled. Tinga returned to Denver Zoo through a recommendation of the AZA SSP. She joined the Zoo's resident gorilla troop, made up of Jim, a 27-year-old male, and females Angel and Bassa (BAH-sah), 27-years-old and 37-years-old, respectively. She was brought here with a recommendation from the AZA Gorilla SSP to breed with Jim. Western lowland gorillas, while more numerous than other gorilla species, are still classified as "critically endangered" by the IUCN. Population estimates are difficult to determine due to the dense forests and constant movement of family groups, but there are believed to be only about 112,000 western lowland gorillas in the wild, and their numbers are declining. Gorillas are endangered due to habitat loss from logging and agriculture. Recently the hunting of primates, including gorillas, for the growing bush meat trade has further threatened their survival.Spotted Hyena CubsThree spotted hyena cubs joined Denver Zoo's animal family in early August. Kelele, a male born on June 26, arrived from Buffalo Zoo. Females, Nia and Tavi, born June 26, arrived from Kapi'yva Exotics, a private facility in Houston, Texas that specializes in the propagation of rare and endangered species. The three cubs all arrived at Denver Zoo through recommendations of the AZA Spotted Hyena SSP. Kelele's mother and both of the female cubs' parents are all from Africa, making their genetics extremely valuable to the North American population as they are unrelated to most other spotted hyenas in U.S. zoos. Spotted hyenas are mostly found in the grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. The IUCN classifies spotted hyenas as "least concern," but their numbers are declining due to hunting, trapping and poisoning.Steller's Sea Eagle ChickThe Steller's sea eagle chick was born in March, and a rare event in the United States and the first one born at Denver Zoo. Not many zoos exhibit or breed these remarkable raptors, which are native to western, coastal areas of northern Russia. Steller's sea eagles are the largest known eagles with average weights recorded between 15 and 18 pounds, and are listed as vulnerable by IUCN due to habitat alteration and destruction, pollution, logging and over-fishing, which decreases their food source.Neliah, the LionessThe Zoo welcomed Neliah, a female, African lion to join its young lion pride - including male, Sango and female, Sabi - in September. Two-year-old Neliah arrived September 26 from Florida's Jacksonville Zoo. Neliah arrived through a recommendation of AZA SSP, to breed with Sango and build a new pride at Denver Zoo. The IUCN classifies these lions as "vulnerable." Their greatest threats include retaliatory killing for livestock deaths, fragmentation of habitat, prey shortages due to overhunting and disease spread by domestic animals.Jabari, Okapi calfA rare okapi, named Jabari, was born February 3 to parents Kalispell and Sekele. This was only the sixth birth of this species at the Zoo. Sekele and Kalispell were paired under recommendation of the AZA Okapi SSP. Okapis look like a cross between zebras and giraffes. In fact, the species is the only living relative to the giraffe. Native only to the Ituri Forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), survival of the okapi is seriously threatened by unsettled political conditions and rebel military actions in that part of the DRC. Wild population estimates for the species are extremely difficult to determine because the forest is so dense, but experts believe there are between 10,000 and 50,000 individuals. Their numbers are believed to be declining, and okapis are classified as "Endangered" by the IUCN. Additional threats come from habitat loss and hunting.Excellence in Animal Care: Giraffe SNUGGIn 2014, Denver Zoo designed a new one-of-a-kind Giraffe SNUGG (Safe, Nurturing, Upright Gateway for Giraffes) through a successful fundraising effort, including crowdfunding. The SNUGG will provide giraffes Dikembe, Heshi, Masika and Kipele an even better husbandry routine and veterinary care. The SNUGG has been designed as a safe structure for Zoo staff to monitor the giraffes' heart rates, deliver vaccinations, take blood samples and more, without the need of anesthesia. The SNUGG is an example of how Denver Zoo's husbandry, training and enrichment programs use positive reinforcement to encourage animals to participate in their own health care. This helps eliminate stress related to important procedures and creates a positive experience for the animals at Denver Zoo. The Giraffe SNUGG helps giraffes feel safe and secure during their care. 2865611 1475086 Education ServicesDenver Zoo was awarded the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) Significant Achievement in Education Award for its Toyota Elephant Passage Program Education Programs, noted above. Denver Zoo was recognized at the awards ceremony for the program, which poses questions that foster inquiry, understanding and the transfer of learning. More than 40 programs engage a wide range of audiences in stories about human and animal connections in Southeast Asia. In 2014 Denver Zoo's Education Programs served 219,752 participants through age-appropriate, transformative education experiences that inspire curiosity for science and an appreciation for the interconnectedness of humans, wildlife and habitat. 2455159 Guest ServicesIn 2014 Denver Zoo served more than 1.9 million people, the 6th highest recorded attendance in hisotry. Denver Zoo served more than 330,000 visitors through free admission programs and 67,000 school children through self-guided field trips. We continue to evaluate and monitor the visitor experience through a mystery shopper program, guest comment cards, and an extensive guest satisfaction survey in 2015. We are a trusted resource for our community and provide programs and services that make meaningful contributions to one's daily life. 4871055 2320139 Other Programs include: Certificates of Participation, Member Services, Zoo Improvements, Horticulture and Interns. Certificates of Participation is an account funded by $1.00 per paid admission and is used to reimburse the City and County of Denver for providing $8.5 million of financing towards the construction of the parking garage in 2001. 4871055 2320139 26140846 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 45 0 1 503 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 40 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Charles Wright 7203371420 2300 Steele Street Denver CO 80205 Katie Philpott Schoelzel Immediate Past Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Dennis J O'Malley Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Patrick E Green Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Bei-Lee Gold Secretary 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Rob Alvarado Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Lyne Andrich Vice Chair of Finance 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert H Bach Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Lou Clinton Executive Vice Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Lauri Dannemiller Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Panayes John Dikeou Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Ivette Dominguez Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Eisinger Trustee 4.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin 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33578229 0 33578229 32924389 126428 126428 32797961 0 32797961 Part X, Line 2: The Foundation adopted the Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes accounting standard which requires the Foundation to determine whether a tax position (and the related tax benefit) is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, based solely on the technical merits of the position. The Foundation believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are significant to the financial statements. The Foundation's Returns of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Forms 990) for the previous three years are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after initial filing. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Transfer to CZT Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Transfer to CZT 1 East Asia and the Pacific Grants to recipients located in region N/A 92120 Sub-Saharan Africa Grants to recipients located in region N/A 116270 South America Grants to recipients located in region N/A 6270 0 0 0 0 0 0 214660 0 214660 Subaharan Africa Conservation education general program support and vulture program 19000 Wire transfer N/A FMV Subaharan Africa Kenya Conservation 14000 Wire transfer N/A FMV East Asia and the Pacific Mongolian Conservation Education 10400 Wire transfer N/A FMV 3 General support - Earthwatch East Asia and the Pacific 1 81720 Wire transfer N/A FMV Wild Dog, Lion and Vulture & Wildbeast Sub-Saharan Africa 1 73270 Wire transfer N/A FMV Madaskar Fish Sub-Saharan Africa 1 10000 Wire transfer N/A FMV South American Amphibians South America 1 6270 Wire transfer N/A FMV 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: All conservation and research activities conducted at the Zoo, or supported by Denver Zoo resources, require submission of written progress reports. Reports for projects that received financial support from the Zoo must include a detailed accounting of expenditures. The reports must be submitted prior to December 31 of each year or upon project completion. Do at the Zoo 877885 523292 354593 354593 Brew at the Zoo 411779 115393 296386 296386 1 17587 14117 3470 3470 1307251 652802 654449 654449 654449 0 1 Idea Wild 420 Riddle Drive Fort Collins CO 80521 830299770 501(c)(3) 10000 N/A N/A Support for idea wild conservation effort. 1 0 Part I, Line 2: All conservation and research activities conducted at the Zoo, or supported by Denver Zoo resources, require submission of written progress reports. Reports for projects that received financial support from the Zoo must include a detailed accounting of expenditures. The reports must be submitted prior to December 31 of each year or upon project completion. 1 X X X X 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Kyle Burks VP/COO (Thru June 2014) 194803 0 38000 0 0 0 6273 0 2721 0 241797 0 38000 0 Donna Driscoll Treasurer/CFO (Thru July 2014) 139413 0 7500 0 0 0 5185 0 2871 0 154969 0 7500 0 Shannon Block CEO (as of February 2014) 254015 0 0 0 0 0 50000 0 1605 0 305620 0 0 0 Jacque Taylor VP-Education/Volunteer Ser 109766 0 13000 0 0 0 37893 0 6703 0 167362 0 13000 0 Scott Larson VP-Veterinarian Medicine 117645 0 8000 0 0 0 22925 0 11474 0 160044 0 8000 0 George Pond VP-Planning 113736 0 14000 0 0 0 22792 0 11348 0 161876 0 14000 0 Brian Aucone General Curator 118011 0 8000 0 0 0 22602 0 4317 0 152930 0 8000 0 Christopher Harvey Chief Development Officer 149048 0 0 0 0 0 15500 0 923 0 165471 0 0 0 Craig Piper Pres/CEO (Thru June 2013) 130642 0 0 0 0 0 1332 0 0 0 131974 0 0 0 Part I, Line 4a Craig Piper, the Former President/CEO, left the Denver Zoological Foundation in June 2013. As a result, he received compensation during 2014 under a severance agreement. Compensation amoounts for the former employee are listed in Part II of Schedule J. Kyle Burks, VP and COO, left the Denver Zoological Foundation in June 2014. As a result, the employee received compensation during 2014 under a severance agreement. Compensation amounts for the employee are listed in Part II of Schedule J. Donna Driscoll, Treasurer and CFO, left the Denver Zoological Foundation in July 2014. As a result, the employee received compensation during 2014 under a severance agreement. Compensation amount for the employee are listed in Part II of Schedule J. Part I, Line 7 During 2014, employee bonuses were approved by the Board of Directors and paid to certain employees. X Turbines and Gas compressors 12 100000 FMV at date of contr X Animal supplies 31 10588 FMV at date of contr X Education supplies 5 3430 FMV at date of contr X Maintenance Supplies 3 900 FMV at date of contr 0 1 1 Part I, Line 32b: Denver Zoological Foundation uses Cars Helping Charities to solicit and process donated vehicles. There is a link through DZF's website to Cars Helping Charities for people who wish to donate vehicles to DZF. Cars Helping Charities then collects the car, sells it and remits a portion of the sale to DZF. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is reviewed and presented to the Zoo's Board of Directors at a board meeting. A copy of the Form 990 is then made available to all members of the board for review, prior to its filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Conflict of interest questionnaires are completed annually by all officers, directors or trustees, and key employees. Trustees who have a beneficial interest in a decision are excused from discussion and voting rights. Also, if the item of purchase is a tangible asset with potential conflicts of interest, staff is required to get multiple bids for the item. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 There are several factors, monetary and nonmonetary, that are considered in determining executive compensation. These business-related factors include: Budget: Does the budget allow for any flexibility in the offer and what is the relative financial health of our organization? Internal equity: What are other executives in the same type of job or at the same job level being paid? Market price/external demands: Is this job difficult to fill or is it hard to find qualified candidates in this location or industry? Candidates' level of experience: How many years of relevant experience does this person bring to the table? Candidates' education level: What degrees does the person have that will benefit our organization? Candidates' current compensation package: What is this person's current base pay and benefits package? Salary surveys: What are other executives in the same type of job being paid at other non-profit organizations of the same size? Once the salary is determined, the executive committee (which consists of independent board members) reviews this information. Written employment agreements are also used. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 The organization's Form 1023 and Form 990 are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. The Zoo's articles of incorporation and annual reports are also on file with the Colorado Secretary of State. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Denver Zoological Foundation's Board of Trustees assume the responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years. Colorado Zoological Trust 2300 Steele Street Denver CO 80205 841440122 Support of the Denver Zoological Foundation CO 501(c)(3) Line 11a N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Colorado Zoological Trust C 680000 FMV