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Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc.

Fiscal year ending 2024. Filed on June 12, 2025.

370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida 32218

Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc. (EIN: 59-1319010), also known as Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, has filed an IRS Form 990 since at least fiscal year 2016. In its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing, Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, reported compensation for 7 out of 523 total employees. Among the employees shown here, the average compensation is $170,907. The highest compensated employee at Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc. is Jeff Ettling with fiscal year 2024 compensation of $301,565.

Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation

Revenue

$39,286,259

Expenses

$29,429,211

Employee compensation

$13,447,678
Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation over time

Reported Compensated Employees

Jeff Ettling
President and Chief Executive Officer
$301,565
$256,044 No related comp$45,521
Holly Ellis
Chief Financial Officer
$197,320
$174,891 No related comp$22,429
Nikki Smith
Chief Philanthropy Officer
$163,557
$149,148 No related comp$14,409
Davad Hagan
Chief LIFE Sciences Officer
$152,574
$139,506 No related comp$13,068
Paula Shields
Chief People and Culture Officer
$142,334
$121,095 No related comp$21,239
Anita Martin
Director of Accounting/Controller
$123,659
$110,014 No related comp$13,645
Teresa Kennedy
Chief Operating Officer
$115,338
$105,143 No related comp$10,195

Benchmark Employee Compensation

Non-Employee Board Members

Anne Marie Cushmac
Vice Chair, Governance
Charles Ged
Former Chair
Clint Pyle
Board Member
Dan Fields
Board Member
Donna Deegan
Board Member
George Mikes
Treasurer and Vice President of Financ
Joel Swanson
Board Member
Karen Estella Smith
VICE Chair - Garden and AR
Kelli O'Leary
Mayoral Appointee
Kelly Coker-Daniel
Secretary
Ken Amaro
Board Member
Kenyonn Demps
Board Member

Contractors

Dasher Hurst Architects PA
Architectural
$2,095,826
Clean Slate Hospitality
Food and Beverage Management
$1,160,836
Danis Construction LLC
Construction
$418,804
The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Grp Inc.
Consulting
$371,985
Scarlett Entertainment Inc.
Entertainment
$246,475

Mission Statement

THE JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS' MISSION IS CONNECTING OUR COMMUNITY WITH WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES. OUR VISION IS A VIBRANT COMMUNITY ENERGIZED BY A CONNECTION TO NATURE THAT ENRICHES LIVES AND INSPIRES ALL TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT OUR NATIONAL WORLD.

Revisions to this organization profile

June 12, 2025:
2024 Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc. 990 filed
June 28, 2024:
2023 Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc. 990 filed
June 6, 2023:
2022 Jacksonville Zoological Society Inc. 990 filed

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