2014-11-14T13:08:30-06:00 2013-12-31 BDO USA LLP 8405 GREENSBORO DRIVE 7TH FLOOR MCLEAN VA 22102 990 2013-01-01 520853312 FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ZOO % LINDA MICHELSEN FRIE 2026330300 PO BOX 37102 MRC 5516 Suite WASHINGTON DC 200137012 GREG MELANSON deputy executive officer 7038930600 2014-11-14 true Jeffrey J Schragg P00234543 7038930600 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z Robert J Lamb 3001 Connecticut Ave WASHINGTON DC 20008 22023655 false X WWW.FONZ.ORG X 1965 DC FONZ provides informative, educational, and enriching experiences that connect people with wildlife. 24 24 414 1522 754165 98250 4854771 7089363 5588849 6296952 -54392 109704 4431784 4009984 14821012 17506003 0 0 0 0 6770768 7127535 0 0 0 11399472 7984121 18170240 15111656 -3349228 2394347 8556455 10564456 2527720 2482108 6028735 8082348 X FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ZOO (FONZ) IS AN INDEPENDENT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHICH IS THE DEDICATED PARTNER OF THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK (NZP). FONZ PROVIDES INFORMATIVE, EDUCATIONAL, ENRICHING AND EXCITING EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE AND EDUCATES REGARDING THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES AND ENHANCED BIODIVERSITY. TOGETHER WITH THE ZOO, FONZ IS BUILDING A SOCIETY COMMITTED TO RESTORING AN ENDANGERED NATURAL WORLD. FONZ HAS BEEN PROVIDING SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS AT NZP SINCE 1958. false false 5085620 7602677 ZOO VISITOR SERVICES: THESE PROGRAMS AND GUEST SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE VISITOR COMFORT AND ENJOYMENT IN THE PARK. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE VISITORS WITH AMENITIES THAT FACILITATES AN INFORMATIVE AND ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE IN THE ZOO. THESE SERVICES ARE CRITICAL TO THE OPERATION OF THE ZOO FOR VISITORS AND INCLUDE: INFORMATION AIDES; GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TEAMS; SAFE AND CONVENIENT PARKING AND CONCESSIONS. 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VOLUNTEERS ASSIST THE ZOO WITH ANIMAL CARE, INTERFACE WITH THE PUBLIC WHILE PROVIDING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PROVIDE EXHIBIT INFORMATION, AND PERFORM DEMONSTRATIONS AND EDUCATE FONZ MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION SCIENCE. 3428015 1507672 14694526 true true false false false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 77 0 414 true true true false false false false true true false false false false X 24 24 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false DC MD VA X LINDA MICHELSEN 2026330300 PO BOX 37012 MRC 5516 WASHINGTON DC 200137012 Bryan Sivak Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Shelia Walcoff Board Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Annie Bissell Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Michael 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EXPENSES (1,065,256) COGS FOR INVENTORY (1,762,009) ----------- Total (2,827,265) Form 990, Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2D SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 1,065,256 COGS FOR INVENTORY 1,762,009 Loss on Impairment of Intangible Assets (Discontinued Operations) (470,626) ----------- Total 2,356,639 Form 990, Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 ENDOWED FUNDS ARE HELD IN CORPUS WITH THE REVENUE GENERATED and USED TO SUPPORT NATIONAL ZOO EXHIBITS. Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, LINE 2 In accordance with authoritative guidance issued by the FASB, FONZ recognizes tax liabilities when, despite management's belief that tax return positions are supportable, FONZ believes that certain positions may not be fully sustained upon review by tax authorities. Benefits from tax positions are measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon settlement. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences impact income tax expense in the period in which such determination is made. Interest and penalties, if any, related to accrued liabilities for potential tax assessments are included in income tax expense. FONZ is generally no longer subject to income tax examinations by the U.S. federal, state or local tax authorities for years ended December 31, 2009 and prior. Management has evaluated FONZ's tax positions and has concluded that FONZ has taken no material uncertain tax positions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of this guidance. OTHER REVENUE INCLUDED ON FORM 990 - SCH D, PART XI, LINE 2D BEQUEST RECEIVED IN 2013 2,216,884 Zoofari 459450 244928 214522 0 9826 49334 13212 4775 215283 Boo at the Zoo 276320 215155 61165 0 9954 23085 1996 0 88797 12 291345 143106 148239 0 14364 48375 29668 107379 449208 1027115 603189 423926 0 34144 120794 44876 112154 753288 1065256 -641330 X X X false false false false false false false false false Robert J Lamb Executive Director 210068 0 30000 0 0 0 10503 0 2438 0 253009 0 Gregory J Melanson Deputy Executive Director 175267 0 8500 0 0 0 8921 0 10428 0 203116 0 Linda Michelsen Chief Financial Officer 159308 0 8000 0 0 0 8038 0 7243 0 182589 0 MARK PHILLIPS AD MEMBERSHIP, MKTG & EVENTS 151797 0 2500 0 0 0 2154 0 19838 0 176289 0 LAURIE A STROMAN DIR OF HUMAN RESOURCES 136339 0 3500 0 0 0 6812 0 6977 0 153628 0 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH YEAR EACH BOARD MEMBER MUST COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DOCUMENTATION TO VERIFY THAT THEY ARE STILL IN COMPLIANCE. THE COMPLETED DOCUMENTATION IS RETURNED TO THE FONZ OFFICE. DETERMINING COMPENSATION - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A & 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS TASKED WITH REVIEWING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION BASED ON GOALS AND METRICS AS WELL AS COMPARED TO SIMILAR POSITIONS WITHIN THE MARKET. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION WAS LAST REVIEWED IN APRIL 2013. THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND BASED ON THE OVERALL APPROVED ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET. FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B FONZ PROVIDES A COPY TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES for review and comment. A complete copy of the final return is circulated to all members of the governing body prior to filing. AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS - FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 FONZ WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D ZOOGOER MAGAZINE AND ZOO WEBSITE: ZOOGOER IS FONZ'S, AND BY EXTENSION, THE ZOO'S FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION. THE EDITORIAL MISSION IS TO COVER SUBJECTS THAT ZOOGOERS ARE INTERESTED IN, COULD BE INTERESTED IN, OR SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN. THE MAGAZINE FOCUSES ON BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE, NATURAL HISTORY, CONSERVATION, AND RELATED SUBJECTS BASED ON WORK DONE AT THE ZOO AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD. FONZ STAFF IN THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS MANAGE THE COMBINED NATIONAL ZOO/FONZ WEBSITE, FOCUSING ON DESIGN, CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT. THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE SITE IS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, ADULTS, AND CHILDREN ABOUT THE ZOO'S ANIMALS AND ITS EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. IT ALSO PROVIDES NEWS ABOUT THE ZOO AND INFORMATION ON VISITING THE ZOO AND FONZ PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC. ADDITIONALLY, FONZ RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT SPECIFIC ZOO NEEDS SUCH AS EXPANSION OF THE ASIAN ELEPHANT AND SEAL AND SEA LION EXHIBITS, PANDA HABITAT AND ENRICHMENT, GENERAL ANIMAL ACQUISITION, CHEETAH AND CLOUDED LEOPARD EDUCATION, AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF SCBI (SMITHSONIAN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY INSTITUTE) IN FRONT ROYAL, VIRGINIA. OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS - FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 Loss on Impairment of Intangible Assets (Discontinued Operations) = (470,626)