2026-09-24T06:52:00-05:00 2025-12-31 231518888 MAILLIE LLP PO BOX 11847 WILMINGTON DE 198501847 990 2025-01-01 510234751 DELAWARE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC DELA 3025717788 1001 N PARK DRIVE WILMINGTON DE 19802 MARK SHAFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3025717788 2026-09-21 1 DANIELLE VANDERWERF CPA P00174916 3023240780 2026-09-10 2025 MARK SHAFER 1001 N PARK DRIVE WILMINGTON DE 19802 1441421 0 X WWW.BRANDYWINEZOO.ORG X 1979 DE TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP THE BRANDYWINE ZOO IN WILMINGTON, DE 15 15 22 25 0 0 831472 794126 324967 269092 47735 93546 169362 167115 1373536 1323879 6250 6000 0 0 488850 395813 0 0 31599 331558 409277 826658 811090 546878 512789 2917787 3539792 152440 129771 2765347 3410021 THE DELAWARE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS A DEDICATED PARTNER OF THE BRANDYWINE ZOO AND SUPPORTS ITS MISSION TO ENGAGE IN, AND INSPIRE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. 0 0 488796 2580 THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S VISION IS TO INSPIRE AWE AND ACTION FOR WILDLIFE AND THE ZOO'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT'S PROGRAMMING IS CENTRAL TO THAT VISION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR HELD AN ALL DAY OFF-SITE IN AUGUST WITH THE INTENTION OF REINVIGORATING OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR VISION FOR INSPIRING AWE AND ACTION FOR WILDLIFE. THE DISCUSSIONS WERE ROBUST AND WERE GENERALLY AGREED BY ALL TO SERVE ITS PURPOSE. OVERALL GUEST SATISFACTION SURVEY SCORES WERE A SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN IN 2024. COMMENTS, HOWEVER, REMAIN VERY POSITIVE. GUEST INTERACTION WITH STAFF REMAINS A KEY SATISFIER. OUR BREW AT THE ZOO, SIP & STROLL "AFTER HOURS" EVENTS CONTINUE TO GENERATE SIGNIFICANT FUNDRAISING INCOME AND RECORDED THE HIGHEST ATTENDANCE TO DATE AS DID OUR MAJOR DAY-TIME SPECIAL EVENTS. 111263 369328 VISITOR SERVICES: INCLUDING ADMISSIONS TO THE ZOO, GIFT SHOP AND FOOD CONCESSION. IN 2025, WE WELCOMED OVER 61,000 GUESTS (THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VISITORS IN THE PAST 10 YEARS). VISITOR SERVICES REVENUE (ADMISSIONS, GIFT SHOP AND FOOD CONCESSIONS) SURPASSED BUDGET PROJECTIONS BY 7.5% 6000 6000 CONSERVATION GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE BRANDYWINE ZOO'S MISSION TO PROTECT SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS IN DELAWARE AND AROUND THE WORLD. 606059 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X THE ORGANIZATION 3025717788 1001 N PARK DR WILMINGTON DE 19802 WILLIAM MONTGOMERY PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 ARLENE REPPA VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SERENA WILSON-ARCHIE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GABE BALDINI TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 AMY HUGHES SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MEGAN MCGLINCHEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD ROTHWELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL F SCHOLL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL MILLIGAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CANDICE GALVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CAMERON FEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CATHY MORRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 FRANCIE WARTHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBB DEHNEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARK SHAFER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 75277 0 1652 75277 0 1652 0 0 0 0 0 66651 55287 300000 372188 794126 ADMISSIONS 900099 266512 266512 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 611710 2580 2580 269092 93546 93546 23401 0 23401 23401 23401 105726 55287 41427 64299 64299 155530 76115 79415 79415 1323879 371908 0 157845 6000 6000 76929 2852 59262 14815 263053 263053 28930 27278 1322 330 26901 20943 4766 1192 53038 53038 86726 86726 2404 2404 5076 5076 23326 11663 11663 EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION 126164 126164 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 23562 4045 19517 CREDIT CARD FEES 20009 16007 4002 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 17394 9556 7838 51578 31772 8546 11260 811090 606059 173432 31599 1459948 1954623 9938 4467 3125 6250 20536 17664 3841 1098 21394 21394 0 0 107360 110766 1313039 1444924 2917787 3539792 16032 113 2500 0 125873 121589 8035 8069 152440 129771 X 304592 330446 2460755 3079575 2765347 3410021 2917787 3539792 512789 131885 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 646948 432053 540158 831472 764839 3215470 646948 432053 540158 831472 764839 3215470 652524 2562946 97 12 80336 47735 93545 221725 3437195 2493750 0.74570 0.72190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 21394 21394 0 0 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST 1444924 1444924 ACCRUED LIABILITIES 8069 8069 X 1573306 131885 117542 249427 1323879 0 1323879 928632 117542 117542 811090 0 811090 PART X, LINE 2: PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SINCE THE SOCIETY QUALIFIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS, THEREFORE, NOT SUBJECT TO TAX. INCOME UNRELATED TO THE SOCIETY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE WOULD BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE THERE IS ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THE RETURNS ARE FILED. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD - LINE 10B FUNDRAISING DIRECT EXPENSES PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD - LINE 10B FUNDRAISING DIRECT EXPENSE GALA 77162 55287 21875 21617 985 4956 LEMURS AND LAGERS 30924 30924 5003 3 45614 45614 8119 153700 55287 98413 21617 985 18078 40680 57733 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE PRESIDENT,TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL REVIEW FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUAL AFFIRMATION OF COMPLIANCE AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND PROMPT DISCLOSURE OF CHANGED CIRCUMSTANCES ARE REQUIRED. IN ADDITION, REPORTING (WHISTLEBLOWER) POLICY INDEMNIFIES THOSE WHO MAKE GOOD FAITH REPORTS ABOUT THE QUESTIONABLE ACTIONS OF ANOTHER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 N/A FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATIONS FINANCE COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.THIS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.