Nonprofit · EIN 30-0457102
FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20011
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $13,478,170 | $12,724,101 | $754,069 | $9,068,822 | $169,105 | $8,899,717 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $12,110,792 | $12,400,212 | -$289,420 | $8,410,899 | $265,251 | $8,145,648 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,648,785 | $10,445,942 | $1,202,843 | $9,050,657 | $615,590 | $8,435,067 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $13,295,076
- of which government grants
- $84,394
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $183,094
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,684,981
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $156,624
- Other salaries and wages
- $126,707
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $316,826
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,358
- Accounting fees
- $26,042
- Occupancy
- $5,530
- Travel
- $23,738
- Program services (functional)
- $12,303,194
- Management and general (functional)
- $335,169
- Fundraising (functional)
- $85,738
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,410,899
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,068,822
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $169,105
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,899,717
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,088,559
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,811,158
- Gross receipts
- $13,478,170
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR PEYTON WEST | EXEC. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $148,824 | $7,800 |
| LORI MCHALE | FINANCE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,037 | $8,100 |
| DR CHRISTOF SCHENCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DR ANDY DOBSON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ENRIQUE ORTIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CURTIS RAVENEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH WHELPTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR PEYTON WEST | EXEC. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $155,100 |
| DR CHRISTOF SCHENCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| DR ANDY DOBSON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MATT ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ENRIQUE ORTIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CURTIS RAVENEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER ZICHAL | DIRECTOR, THRU 12/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR PEYTON M WEST - EXECUTIVE | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $135,300 |
| CHRISTOF SCHENCK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ANDREW DOBSON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CURTIS RAVENEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER ZICHAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ENRIQUE ORTIZ | DIRECTOR (AS OF 07/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3810 ARGYLE TER NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011-5327
- In care of
- % JOYCE SILVERMAN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- 3031 NE 41st Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DR PEYTON WEST, 3810 ARGYLE TERRACE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20011
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Joyce Silverman Secretary, 3031 NE 41st Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308
- Signed the 990
- DR PEYTON WEST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 669-7863
- Website
- US.FZS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC
Mission
FZS-US'S MAIN PURPOSE IS THE CONSERVATION OF WILDERNESS AND BIODIVERSITY WORLDWIDE. FZS-US ALSO SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE APPRECIATION OF NATURE'S DIVERSITY ON OUR PLANET.
Program accomplishments
- FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZAMBIA, INCLUDING AERIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE PROVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT MIGRATION, AND RANGER TRAINING. THIS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED LAW ENFORCEMENT ALONG WITH STABLE OR INCREASING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN NORTH LUANGWA AND NSUMBU NATIONAL PARKS.Expenses $6,056,588 · grants $6,056,588
- FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE INCLUDING RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND PARTS, AERIAL SUPPORT AND CENSUS WORK. NOTABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDED A WELL-TRAINED AND EFFECTIVE RANGER FORCE AND INCREASED COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION AROUND GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK.Expenses $4,427,739 · grants $4,427,739
- FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN TANZANIA, INCLUDING RADIO TRACKING OF WILDLIFE, RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND AERIAL SUPPORT. THIS RESULTED IN DECREASED POACHING AND IMPROVED CONSERVATION OUTCOMES IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK AND THE SELOUS ECOSYSTEM.Expenses $1,020,185 · grants $724,129
- FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN LOMAMI NATIONAL PARK IN D.R. CONGO, UKRAINE, GERMANY, MOZAMBIQUE, INDONESIA, AND SPAIN.Expenses $798,682 · grants $476,525
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0457102
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,068,822
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,478,170
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $13,478,170 | $12,724,101 | $9,068,822 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $12,110,792 | $12,400,212 | $8,410,899 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $11,648,785 | $10,445,942 | $9,050,657 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $13,820,475 | $11,165,238 | $7,905,939 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Joyce Silverman Secretary | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 30-0457102).
Questions about FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC
- What is the EIN of FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC is 30-0457102.
- Is FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC 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 FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DR PEYTON WEST.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,824 (DR PEYTON WEST, EXEC. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREASURER).
- How much revenue does FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $13,478,170, expenses of $12,724,101 and total assets of $9,068,822 at year end.
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