2026-08-15T14:21:16-07:00 2025-09-30 371552393 Steven J Henriquez CPA LLC 5825 Sunset Drive 201 Miami FL 33143 990 2024-10-01 596192814 ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC ZOOM 3052555551 12400 SW 152 Street Miami FL 33177 Jose Romano Chief Executive Officer 3052555551 2026-08-15 1 1 Steven Henriquez P00889296 3054236399 2026-02-16 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jose Romano 12400 SW 152nd Street Miami FL 33177 8329384 0 X www.zoomiami.org X 1956 FL Zoo Miami Foundation's mission is to inspire people to preserve nature and motivate others to join us through community engagement, fundraising, and building relationships. 39 39 72 0 0 0 5970367 5494915 331752 350948 1271465 1877523 322287 155783 7895871 7879169 273850 156486 0 0 3005297 2985811 0 0 465031 4560079 5230545 7839226 8372842 56645 -493673 36362334 38673891 630415 1154681 35731919 37519210 Zoo Miami Foundation's mission is to inspire people to preserve nature and motivate others to join us through community engagement, fundraising, and building relationships. 0 0 7013406 156486 350948 Zoo Miami Foundation (ZMF), formerly Zoological Society of Florida, is the private non-profit partner organization for Zoo Miami Founded in 1956. While Miami-Dade County operates and maintains the zoo, ZMF allows Zoo Miami to continue mission-driven initiatives and zoo enhancements to encourage an appreciation for the world's wildlife to conserve it for future generations. Through the generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government entities, ZMF operates robust Learning Experience programs, manages a large volunteer base contributing more than 30,000 hours/year, supports vital conservation initiatives, and supplements key capital projects that bolster animal welfare and guest experiences at Zoo Miami. With one of the largest membership bases in South Florida, Zoo Miami Foundation continues to make a significant impact connecting with and educating the South Florida community to take conservation action! Zoo Miami Foundation partners with numerous organizations at the local, state, and national level including foundations, corporations, and government entities. These partnerships provide funding, program support, volunteers, materials/supplies, and advice that enhances the quality of programs and expands the reach of our mission. 0 0 0 7013406 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 52 0 0 72 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 39 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 FL X Zoo Miami Foundation 3052555551 12400 SW 152 Street Miami FL 33177 Jose C Romano President & CEO 40 0 X 357248 0 12939 Ronald Stayton Senior Director of Development 40 0 X 143098 0 13112 Carlos Simones Sr Director of Operations 40 0 X 124439 0 12488 Amanda Bolanos Director of Advancement, Major Gifts 40 0 X 104261 0 11516 Cindy Serrato Director of Marketing & Integrated Communications 40 0 X 104290 0 11183 Ron Aberman Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Alan Atkinson Chair 5 0 X 0 0 0 Brittnie Bassant Secretary 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jason Bell Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Alexander Binelo Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sara E Nainzadeh Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Javi Borges Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 James Carenza Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Mayor Daniella Levine Cava Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 John V Chibbaro Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Jose Felix Diaz Past Chair 5 0 X 0 0 0 Mireya Mayor PhD Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Victor Herrera Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Wil Elgar Director 5 0 X 0 0 0 Kenneth Duvall Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Armando Fernandez Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Ricardo Garbati Director 2 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ashley Boxer Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Philip Kushlan Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Rodney Barreto Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 George L Leser Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Maryam Laguna Borrego Ed D Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Sharymar E Calderon Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Samantha Pencar Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Katherine McDonald Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Luisa F Santos Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Ana Veiga Milton Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Marc Osheroff Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Joseph Salzverg Chair Elect 2 0 X 0 0 0 Martha Rabbitt Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Jason Comer Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Eduardo Soto Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Fred Voccola Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Christina White Director 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Steven C Williamson Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 John S Vidalin Director 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Joshua Schertzer Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 833336 0 61238 5 0 1 0 Roar Media LLC 55 Miracle Mile Suite 330 Coral Gables FL 33134 Digital media 684995 Miami Dade County Parks & Recreation Dept 275 NW 2nd Street 3rd Floor Miami FL 33128 Cost reimbursements 438509 Gomez & Sons Fence 10805 NW 22nd Street Miami FL 33172 Park fencing 259300 Daktronics Inc 201 Daktronics Drive PO Box 5110 Brookings SD 57006 Update Zoo marquu entrance 201151 Miles River Direct 19 Boardman Lane Hamilton MA 01982 Mail marketing 147345 7 0 1730698 132346 0 1946842 1685029 55196 5494915 Camp and outreach events 611710 350948 350948 0 0 0 0 0 0 350948 1411104 0 0 1411104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 466419 0 0 466419 0 466419 0 0 466419 576390 132346 450215 126175 0 126175 17470 0 17470 17470 0 0 12138 12138 0 0 12138 7879169 380556 0 2003698 90861 90861 23000 23000 42625 42625 580236 438489 66234 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75000 75000 75000 75000 75000 375000 7431660 7333072 6710096 6534693 6233302 34242823 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34242823 563329 1201184 988163 1079629 1411104 5243409 0 0 0 0 0 0 563329 1201184 988163 1079629 1411104 5243409 0 0 0 0 0 0 8225 18660 34205 40824 12138 114052 8003214 8552916 7732464 7655146 7656544 39600284 0.86471 0.88270 0.13241 0.11435 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Various miscellaneous income items RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 30000 0 0 30000 0 Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 The Organization, through joint efforts with other conservation entities, lobbied state legislators regarding future budget allocations. 30356617 136491 3798679 0 742096 54191 33495500 24861470 95202 5917735 0 466402 51388 30356617 22133627 180244 2830656 0 233832 49225 24861470 26079735 329750 -3951004 0 274266 50588 22133627 19934061 2829840 3923934 0 556666 51434 26079735 0.35 0.28 0.37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 330385 259813 70572 0 606342 432860 173482 0 0 0 0 244054 35834433 F 0 C 35834433 0 0 X 10938416 2280964 387439 0 450215 3118618 7819798 59371 0 59371 7879169 9151125 387439 0 0 450215 837654 8313471 59371 0 59371 8372842 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Endowment funds are to be used to support various functions of Zoo Miami Foundation, Zoo Miami and specific conservation endeavor as prescribed by donors. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Foundation is a non-profit corporation which is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, generally would not incur income taxes. As a result, the financial statements do not reflect a provision for income taxes. The Foundation recognizes and measures tax positions based on their technical merit and assesses the likelihood that the positions will be sustained upon examination based on the facts, circumstances and information available at the end of each period. Interest and penalties on tax liabilities, if any, would be recorded in interest expense and other non-interest expense, respectively. The U.S. Federal jurisdiction is the major tax jurisdiction where the Foundation files income tax returns. The Foundation is generally no longer subject to U.S. Federal examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years before 2022. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d Special event expenses Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Special event expenses Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation of roaming cheetahs 10000 Wire transfer 0 South America Support for iguana conservation 6525 Wire transfer 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Feast with the Beasts 410334 93518 316816 0 0 0 0 12060 256506 5k Run 258914 31500 227414 0 0 0 1952 1800 177897 3 39488 7328 32160 0 0 0 0 0 0 708736 132346 576390 0 0 0 1952 13860 434403 450215 126175 1 Association of Zoos & Acquariums PO Box 79863 Baltimore MD 21279 501c3 10000 0 Employee relief fund donations Florida Audubon Society Inc 4500 Biscayne Blvd 350 Miami FL 33137 501c3 15500 0 Owl Aviary campaign and general grant University of Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation PO Box 110430 Gainesville FL 32611 10000 0 General donation Wildlife Rescue Of Dade County 12055 SW 240 Street Princeton FL 33032 501c3 20861 0 Support for bald eagle next platform and general donation Pelican Harbor Seabird Station 1279 NE 79Th St Causeway Miami FL 33138 501c3 10000 0 5 0 Scholarship grants 4 13000 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Organization obtained feedback/reporting from donee organizations X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jose C Romano President & CEO 270256 0 86992 0 0 0 0 0 12939 0 370187 0 0 0 X Food and gifts for fundraising events 30 367635 FMV per donor 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A draft of the Form 990 is presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval prior to its filing to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members are required to annually state any conflict of interest or confirm there are none. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The President and CEP's compensation is determined and approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Zoo Miami Foundation makes its governing documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request via phone or written request. Certain documents are also available online at the organization's website.