THE POINT DEFIANCE ZOO SOCIETY (THE ZOO SOCIETY) FOSTERS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM (PDZA) AND OUR COMMUNITY BY RAISING FUNDS AND GENERATING COMMUNITY SUPPORT. THE ZOO SOCIETY SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF PDZA BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND RESOURCES FOR THE ZOO'S RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, ITS ANIMAL COLLECTIONS, AND ITS PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.0M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$905K
+1.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$905K
+1.3% YoY
About Point Defiance Zoological Society
Based on IRS filings
Point Defiance Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TACOMA, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $905K. Net investment income was $395K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,029,818 | $23,881,436 | $20,612,143 |
| Revenue | $2,372,983 | $1,816,393 | $12,714,916 |
| Expenses | $1,833,266 | $1,932,112 | $1,738,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $395,301 | $325,329 | $177,079 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Metropolitan Park District ($904,999).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| METROPOLITAN PARK DISTRICT TACOMA, WA | SUPPORT TO ZOO FOR EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS | $904,999 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK TERRY | PRESIDENT | 6 | — |
| JACQUELYN HOFLICH | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| LARRY CLARK | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| NICK ILLARIO | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| MATTHEW SCHEMP | PAST PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JAY BECK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KIM BURKES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BENJAMIN CONSTANCE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN GUADNOLA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARK HANSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CAMERON MOOREHEAD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KATI O'BRIEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TYLER PANAGIOTU | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PAUL RUDNICK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATRICIA SCHENK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| QUINN TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RUTHANN HOWELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,756 |
| LISA JOHNSON | SENIOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO | 40 | $115,167 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Defiance Zoological Society?
Point Defiance Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in TACOMA, WA. It holds $28.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Point Defiance Zoological Society?
As of 2024, Point Defiance Zoological Society holds $28.0M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $905K in 2024.
Where does Point Defiance Zoological Society operate?
Point Defiance Zoological Society has awarded grants in Tennessee, Washington.
What size grants does Point Defiance Zoological Society award?
In 2024, Point Defiance Zoological Society awarded 1 grants totaling $905K — an average of about $905K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Point Defiance Zoological Society's EIN?
Point Defiance Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6066667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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