2011-06-09T06:51:47-07:00 2010-12-31 Frasier Dean & Howard PLLC 3310 West End Avenue Ste 550 Nashville TN 37203 990 2010-01-01 621411210 NASHVILLE ZOO INC NASH 6158331534 3777 NOLENSVILLE ROAD NASHVILLE TN 37211 RICK SCHWARTZ 2011-06-07 Robert K Weatherly 6153836592 X 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z RICK SCHWARTZ 3777 NOLENSVILLE ROAD NASHVILLE TN 37211 11726059 false false X WWW.NASHVILLEZOO.ORG X 1990 TN To inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. 30 30 205 2517 0 3786151 3289869 3521308 3239678 -579406 269231 1140083 1485260 7868136 8284038 23393 29129 0 4050255 4409437 0 241864 4546517 4359953 8620165 8798519 -752029 -514481 32930146 33391054 11167126 2586598 21763020 30804456 In fulfillment of our mission to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership we hope to succeed in building a first class zoo for Middle Tennessee and to develop a facility that is recognized for excellence in animal care and global conservation with strong community value in mind. We strive to be the best at creating unique designs and innovative architecture and horticultural components to enhance exhibits for the benefit of the animals, our visitors and the zoological community. false false 7770929 3239678 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH A ZOO WHERE IT MAINTAINS ANIMALS AND INFORMS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT ANIMALS, NATURE AND THE PLIGHT OF ENDANGERED SPECIES. 2010 SAW RECORD BREAKING ATTENDANCE WITH 633,984 TOTAL VISITORS - DUE IN LARGE PART TO THE OPENING OF FLAMINGO LAGOON IN AUGUST OF 2010. NASHVILLE ZOO IS RANKED THE SECOND LARGEST PAID ATTRACTION IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND THE ELEVENTH MOST VISITED ATTRACTION IN THE STATE. ZOO MEMBERSHIP TOTALS OVER 26,000 HOUSEHOLDS WHICH REPRESENT MORE THAN 133,000 PEOPLE. NEARLY 36,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN VISITED THE ZOO IN 2010 AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATION CURRICULUM, OF WHICH 20% CAME FROM TITLE I SCHOOLS. CLOSE TO 550 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ON SITE AND THROUGH OUR OUTREACH INITIATIVES - IN 2010 OVER 22,000 TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THOSE OPPORTUNITIES. 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Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements.On January 1, 2009 the Organization adopted FASB ASC guidance related to unrecognized tax benefits. The guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an organization's financial statements. This interpretation prescribes a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Organization has no tax penalties or interest reported in the accompanying financial statements. Adoption of this pronouncement had no impact on the Organization's financial position or activities. Part XIII, Line 2d Part XIII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S SPECIAL EVENTS COSTS $157204 Part XII, Line 2d Part XII, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 SPECIAL EVENTS COSTS $157204 GAIN ON WRITE-OFF OF DISPUTED DEBT $8513851 Part XI, Line 8 Part XI, Line 8: Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances GAIN ON WRITE-OFF OF DISPUTED DEBT $8513851 Part V, Line 4 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. THESE FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ZOO FACILITIES. true SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS CHEETAH CONSERVATION 2000 EUROPE 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS SPONSOR WORKSHOP 5000 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS SUPP SPECIES-TAPIRS 5000 EAST ASIA & THE PACIFIC 0 0 CONTRIBUTIONS SUPPORT LEOPARD CONS 16672 28672 28672 EAST ASIA & PAC SUPPORT CONS 15800 WIRE TRSFRS FMV 1 false false true true false false Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used in Foreign Country THE PRESIDENT AND THE CURATORS OF THE ZOO MONITOR USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS BY:1. REVIEWING THE ORGANIZATION'S NEWSLETTER;2. COMMUNICATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION; AND/OR3. VISITING THE ORGANIZATION X X X X X X X false GHOULS @ GRASSMERE 295093 81000 214093 58875 ZOO RUN 97207 12500 84707 15688 8 446064 97944 348120 82641 838364 191444 646920 157204 157204 489716 X X X X X false false false false false false false false false false RICK SCHWARTZ 231490 20000 7181 10404 269075 RICK SCHWARTZ PURCHASE OF ANIMALS X 450000 150000 false true true FARZIN FERDOWSI SEE SCH O-JOELTN ZOO X 4992107 330000 false false true 480000 SCHEDULE D, PART XI AND SCHEDULE L, PART II THE ORGANIZATION'S LIABILITIES INCLUDED APPROXIMATELY $5,000,000 IN ALLEGED AND DISPUTED NOTE PRINCIPAL AND $2,205,000 IN ALLEGED AND DISPUTED INTEREST DUE TO A COMPANY CONTROLLED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMER PRESIDENT. THE NOTE WAS PRIMARILY SECURED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S JOELTON PROPERTY, WHICH IS NOT CURRENTLY USED IN ZOO OPERATIONS. THE NOTE MATURED IN NOVEMBER 2000, AND UNTIL THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HAD BEEN UNABLE TO NEGOTIATE NEW TERMS OR TO PAY THE DEBT. IN ADDITION, CERTAIN COMPANIES CONTROLLED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMER PRESIDENT CLAIMED TO HAVE MADE ADVANCES TO THE ORGANIZATION IN PRIOR YEARS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $969,051, AND CLAIMED ENTITLEMENT TO PAYMENT OF RELATED INTEREST CHARGES OF $677,995. DURING 2006, THE ORGANIZATION CEASED ACCRUING ANY ADDITIONAL INTEREST ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEBT.IN MAY 2003, THE ORGANIZATION ENTERED INTO MEDIATION PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO CERTAIN ALLEGED AND DISPUTED DEBT RELATED TO AMOUNTS OWED AND CLAIMED TO BE OWED TO COMPANIES CONTROLLED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FORMER PRESIDENT. THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCEEDINGS WAS TO DETERMINE ACTUAL AMOUNTS OWED AND TO NEGOTIATE FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF THE LIABILITIES.During 2010, the Organization's management, after consultation with legal counsel, wrote the balance of the disputed note principal down to $330,000 approximating the fair value of the Joelton property serving as collateral of the disputed note payable. Additionally, all balances related to the claimed advances and related interest were written off. These transactions resulted in the Organization recognizing a nonoperating gain of $8,513,851 in the accompanying statement of activities for the year ended December 31, 2010.The Organization's management believes no liability exists above the recorded amount of $330,000 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations for which claims can be made and due to various legal remedies. In March 2011, the Zoo deeded the Joelton property to Delta Development Co. in full satisfaction of the nonrecourse note and deed of trust. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees A COMMITTEE MADE UP OF THE ZOO PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION, DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL COLLECTIONS, AND OPERATIONS DIRECTOR REVIEW THE SALARIES OF COMPARABLE ZOO PERSONNEL AROUND THE UNITED STATES AND ESTABLISHES THE SALARIES OF THE KEY EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, THEY EVALUATE THE PERSON'S KEY ACHIEVEMENTS, GOALS AND HOURS WORKED WHEN DETERMINING SALARY INCREASES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD AND KEY EMPLOYEES. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, WITH ALL MATERIAL FACTS, ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION. IF APPROPRIATE, AN APPOINTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE IF A BETTER PROPOSAL CAN BE ATTAINED THAT DOES NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF NOT, THE BOARD VOTES ON WHETHER THE ARRANGEMENT OR TRANSACTION IS IN THE ZOO'S BEST INTEREST AND IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et TWO BOARD MEMBERS INVESTED IN AN LLC WITH ACTIVITIES THAT ARE UNRELATED TO THE ZOO.