Nonprofit · EIN 23-7057714
HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · HONOLULU, HI 96815
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,411,141 | $1,124,716 | $286,425 | $4,683,941 | $58,590 | $4,625,351 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,542,535 | $1,125,515 | $417,020 | $4,484,860 | $246,017 | $4,238,843 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,428,090 | $897,357 | $530,733 | $4,048,463 | $99,612 | $3,948,851 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $250,244
- Program service revenue
- $905,699
- Investment income
- $224,805
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $10,766
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,778
- Other revenue
- $30,393
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $26,801
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $140,933
- Other salaries and wages
- $373,297
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $573,233
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,905
- Travel
- $6,610
- Program services (functional)
- $825,669
- Management and general (functional)
- $255,533
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,514
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,484,860
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,683,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,590
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,625,351
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,594,762
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,589
- Gross receipts
- $1,534,561
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 900
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- HI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BENSON NON-VOTING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $108,577 |
| THUY MARTINES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PEG JACKSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| IVY TIMPE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT GRAUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWNA GRIFFITHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEE BALFOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE HOUSEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN YAMAMOTO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CANDICE ISHIKAWA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY KUBOTA NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR (C&C EMPLOYEE) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PETTINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA SANTOS NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULETTE SUZUKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACCE MIKULANEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DITA HOLIFIELD NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR (C&C EMPLOYEE) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BENSON NON-VOTING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $93,000 |
| THUY MARTINES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PEG JACKSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| IVY TIMPE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT GRAUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHAWNA GRIFFITHS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEE BALFOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE HOUSEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN YAMAMOTO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CANDICE ISHIKAWA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY KUBOTA NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR (C&C EMPLOYEE) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PETTINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA SANTOS NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAULETTE SUZUKI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JACCE MIKULANEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DITA HOLIFIELD NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR (C&C EMPLOYEE) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BENSON NON-VOTING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 40 | $92,604 |
| NELISA ASATO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PEG JACKSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE CAMPANIANO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MATT GRAUSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW PENNAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEE BALFOUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAKE HOUSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SAKAMOTO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AIMEE LUM | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY HEHIR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY KUBOTA NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR (C&C EMPLOYEE) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IVY TIMPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA SANTOS NON-VOTING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THUY MARTINES | PRES. ELECT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN YAMAMOTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PETTINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THEODORE RACHLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACCE MIKULANEC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 151 KAPAHULU AVE, HONOLULU, HI 96815-4013
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARY BENSON, 151 KAPAHULU AVENUE, HONOLULU, HI 96815
- Signed the 990
- MARY BENSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (808) 926-3191
- Website
- WWW.HONOLULUZOO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KMH LLP
Mission
TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR LIVING WORLD BY PROVIDING MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES TO OUR COMMUNITY. THE ZOO EMPHASIZES PACIFIC TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS AND OUR VALUES OF MALAMA (CARING) AND HO'OKIPA (HOSPITALITY).
Program accomplishments
- CONSERVATION FUND SUPPORTS CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS IN HAWAI'I AND AROUND THE WORLD.Expenses $39,943 · grants $26,801 · revenue $32,171
- THE HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE AND INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SUMMER CAMPS, GUIDED TOURS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, FAMILY EXPERIENCES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER APPRECIATION FOR WILDLIFE, SUPPORT CONSERVATION AWARENESS, AND ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE HONOLULU ZOO.Expenses $218,081 · revenue $404,094
- MEMBER AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS MANAGE SALES AND BENEFITS FOR MEMBERSHIP BASE OF OVER 10,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND MANAGE ALL ASPECTS OF THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT THE HONOLULU ZOO.Expenses $210,486 · revenue $501,605
- IN PART, THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS AS A FUNDRAISING SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE HONOLULU ZOO. A PORTION OF THE MONIES RECEIVED THROUGH FUNDRAISING GO BACK TO THE ZOO AS DIRECT CASH SUPPORT VIA THE "ZOO SUPPORT PROGRAM" THAT PAYS VENDORS DIRECTLY FOR THE WORK THEY COMPLETE ON ZOO/EXHIBIT MAINTENANCE. IT ALSO PAYS FOR EQUIPMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER SUPPLIES NOT COVERED BY THE ZOO'S OWN BUDGET PROVIDED BY THE CITY & COUNTY OF HONOLULU. ANY MONIES FUNDRAISED FOR THE ZOO AND NOT DISBURSED AS DIRECT CASH SUPPORT TO THEM ARE USED TO FUND THE IN-KIND SUPPORT HZS PROVIDES TO THE ZOO VIA EDUCATION PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT, MEMBERSHIP, AND CONSERVATION.Expenses $357,159
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7057714
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D115)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,683,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,534,561
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,411,141 | $1,124,716 | $4,683,941 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,542,535 | $1,125,515 | $4,484,860 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,428,090 | $897,357 | $4,048,463 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,115,263 | $766,171 | $3,506,032 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7057714).
Questions about HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is 23-7057714.
- Is HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARY BENSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $108,577 (MARY BENSON NON-VOTING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HONOLULU ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,411,141, expenses of $1,124,716 and total assets of $4,683,941 at year end.
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