NAPLES ZOO IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ZOO & AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION (AZA) AND HAS NUMEROUS ANIMAL EXHIBITS PLACED ON ITS 45-ACRE SITE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)EACH EXHIBIT IS UNIQUE AND DESIGNED TO SIMULATE TYPICAL CONDITIONS FOR THE ANIMALS AND TO ENSURE THE VISITORS HAVE AS MUCH VISUAL INTERACTION AS POSSIBLE WHILE MAINTAINING THE SAFETY OF BOTH THE ANIMALS AND GUESTS. THE ZOO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO GUESTS THROUGH QUESTION AND ANSWER FORMATS WITH OUR ZOO KEEPERS, LECTURES AND MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS INCORPORATING INFORMATION ABOUT NUTRITIONAL DIETS, HEALTHY/CLEAN ENVIRONMENTS, VETERINARY CARE AND METHODS FOR CREATING BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT FOR THE MENTAL AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING FOR THE WILD ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE. THE ZOO EDUCATES ITS GUESTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR NATURAL HABITATS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.8M
+7.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$101K
-11.9% YoY
Grant Count
5
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+5.8% YoY
About Naples Zoo Inc
Based on IRS filings
Naples Zoo Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NAPLES, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $42.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $101K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,836,931 | $39,728,836 | $36,273,507 |
| Revenue | $12,103,207 | $9,210,173 | $13,740,708 |
| Expenses | $10,104,782 | $8,611,203 | $8,370,715 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-100,825 | $8,953 | $-1,741 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Giraffe Conservation Foundation Usa ($28,000), Madagascar Fauna Group ($25,000), Conservancy of Southwest Florida ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MADAGASCAR FAUNA GROUP NAPLES, FL | LEMUR CONSERVATION | $25,000 |
| AFRICAN PEOPLE & WILDLIFE FUND BERNARDSVILLE, NJ | WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT OFFICE/QUEEN BEES PROJECT/WARRIORS FOR WILDLIFE | $15,000 |
| CATAWBA COLLEGE SALISBURY, NC | FOSA CONSERVATION IN MADAGASCAR | $8,000 |
| GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA ORLANDO, FL | WILDLIFE VETERINARIAN TEAM | $28,000 |
| CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NAPLES, FL | INVASIVE PYTHON MANAGEMENT/RESEARCH | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENNY GLASS | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| OTTO W IMMEL ESQ | VICE-CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| DANIEL LAVENDER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| TERRY EDWARDS | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| NINA VAN ARSDALE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARY BABSON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KEVIN BELL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JUAN BENDECK | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| GREG DEBSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| NIKKIE DVORCHAK | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOHN FISHER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| STEPHANIE GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JEANNE GUGLIELMI | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| NANCY HAMILL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JAY HARTINGTON | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SUSAN HASSAN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DAVID HOFFMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| HEIDI HUIZENGA | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TERI KUHN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JENNIFER MCCURRY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KATHY MARINELLO | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| CHARLIE MUELLER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MIKE NEAL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| THOMAS OLILVERI | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DAVID PARSONS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARK ROMETTY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| DAVID RUBEN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| ANN SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MICHAEL ULLMANN | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| SHELIAH WALL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JACK MULVENA | PRESIDENT/CEO | 55 | $302,021 |
| KIMBERLEY PICKENS | CFO | 40 | $143,774 |
| MAURICIO PASTOR | DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION & CAPITAL PROJECTS | 40 | $219,531 |
| MARCI SEAMPLES | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $135,525 |
| COURTNEY JOLLY | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & PR | 40 | $130,336 |
| DANIELLE GREEN | DIRECTOR OF GARDENS & GROU | 40 | $123,812 |
| LEE ANN ROTTMAN | DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL PROGRAM | 40 | $138,582 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naples Zoo Inc?
Naples Zoo Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in NAPLES, FL. It holds $42.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Naples Zoo Inc?
As of 2024, Naples Zoo Inc holds $42.8M in total assets with $12.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $101K in 2024.
Where does Naples Zoo Inc operate?
Naples Zoo Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio.
What size grants does Naples Zoo Inc award?
In 2024, Naples Zoo Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $101K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Naples Zoo Inc's EIN?
Naples Zoo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2412630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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