Naples Zoo Inc
Naples Zoo is accredited by the American zoo & aquarium association (AZA) and has numerous animal exhibits placed on its 45-acre site. 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.
Naples Zoo Inc at a glance
In short: Naples Zoo Inc gave $117K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $116,593
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,319
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $45,461,118
- +6.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Naples Zoo Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Madagascar Fauna Group ($37K). Together the top 5 received $117K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Naples Zoo Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2021) to $119K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Fauna Group Durham, NC | Tree Planting and Sponorship | $37,093 |
| Giraffe Conservation USA Orlando, FL | Giraffe Conservation | $31,500 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples, FL | Burmese Python Management/Research | $25,000 |
| African People & Wildlife Fund Bernardsville, NJ | Queen Bees and Warriors for Wildlife Conservation Projects | $15,000 |
| Catawba College - Department of Environment & Sustainability Salisbury, NC | Fosa Conservation | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,461,118 | $13,360,275 | $11,277,456 | $116,593 | 5 | $-38,401 |
| 2024 | $42,836,931 | $12,103,207 | $10,104,782 | $101,000 | 5 | $-100,825 |
| 2023 | $39,728,836 | $9,210,173 | $8,611,203 | $114,581 | 6 | $8,953 |
| 2022 | $36,273,507 | $13,740,708 | $8,370,715 | $118,585 | 6 | $-1,741 |
| 2021 | $32,477,972 | $8,812,475 | $7,235,283 | $89,653 | 5 | $28,671 |
| 2020 | $29,279,210 | $7,734,670 | $6,559,188 | $90,308 | 5 | $-34,767 |
| 2019 | $27,697,925 | $13,425,715 | $6,983,949 | $103,789 | 6 | $11,027 |
About Naples Zoo Inc
Based on IRS filings
Naples Zoo Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $45.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $117K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Naples Zoo Inc is led by Jack Mulvena, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 7 of 34 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack Mulvena
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
55 hrs/week
$238K (2019) → $316K (2025)
Courtney Jolly
Director of Marketing & President
Director of Marketing → Director of Marketing & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Denny Glass
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marci Seamples
Director of Development
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$103K (2019) → $136K (2025)
Danielle Green
Director of Gardens & Grounds
Director of Gardens & Grounds → Director of Gardens & Grou, 2023
Director of Gardens & Grou → Director of Gardens & Grounds, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $124K (2025)
Lee Ann Rottman
Director of Animal Programs
Director of Animal Programs → Director of Animal Program, 2023
Director of Animal Program → Director of Animal Programs, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $141K (2025)
Mauricio Pastor
Director of Construction & Capital Projects
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$197K (2023) → $219K (2025)
Kimberley Pickens
CFO
Director of Finance → CFO, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $158K (2025)
Daniel Lavender
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Hoffmann
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Hartington
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Guglielmi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McCurry
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Bendeck
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hamill
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Otto W. Immel Esq.
Vice Chairman
Board Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Edwards
Secretary
Board Secretary → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Scott
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikkie Dvorchak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Marinello
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Huizenga
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Olilveri
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Neal
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheliah Wall
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Hassan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Debski
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Babson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ullmann
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Van Arsdale
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Green
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Ienner
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Morgan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Regenstein
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Charlie Mueller (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Parsons (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Ruben (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Fisher (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Teri Kuhn (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Rometty (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jamie Dockweiler (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Hannsz (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carol Dinardo (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: James Weiss (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Alexander (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Tetzlaff (2019–2022) — Director of Conservation
- Former: Michael Neal (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carlo Zampogna (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cory Merrill (2019–2021) — CFO
- Former: Todd Gates (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ned Sachs (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Reg Buxton (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $316K, to Jack Mulvena (President/CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Naples Zoo Inc
How much does Naples Zoo Inc give each year?
Naples Zoo Inc gave $117K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $101K across 5 grants.
What is Naples Zoo Inc's typical grant size?
Naples Zoo Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,319, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Naples Zoo Inc give grants?
Naples Zoo Inc's top state is Florida, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (39%) and New Jersey (13%).
Does Naples Zoo Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Naples Zoo Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Naples Zoo Inc's largest grantees?
Naples Zoo Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Madagascar Fauna Group ($37,093), Giraffe Conservation USA ($31,500) and Conservancy of Southwest Florida ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Naples Zoo Inc?
Naples Zoo Inc reported $45.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.4M.
What is Naples Zoo Inc?
Naples Zoo Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Naples, FL. It holds $45.5M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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