Nonprofit · EIN 59-6192814
ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33177
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,879,169 | $8,372,842 | -$493,673 | $38,673,891 | $1,154,681 | $37,519,210 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,895,871 | $7,839,226 | $56,645 | $36,362,334 | $630,415 | $35,731,919 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,126,235 | $7,155,810 | $970,425 | $30,877,691 | $434,167 | $30,443,524 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,494,915
- of which government grants
- $1,946,842
- Membership dues
- $1,730,698
- Program service revenue
- $350,948
- Investment income
- $1,877,523
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $466,419
- Net income from fundraising events
- $126,175
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,470
- Other revenue
- $155,783
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $156,486
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $580,236
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,962,577
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,985,811
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $72,630
- Accounting fees
- $83,505
- Occupancy
- $40,021
- Travel
- $43,154
- Depreciation
- $63,774
- Program services (functional)
- $7,013,406
- Management and general (functional)
- $894,405
- Fundraising (functional)
- $465,031
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $36,362,334
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,673,891
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,154,681
- Net assets, end of year
- $37,519,210
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $244,054
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,899,906
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $29,619,304
- Gross receipts
- $8,329,384
- Employees
- 72
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1956
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose C Romano | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $357,248 | $12,939 |
| Ronald Stayton | Senior Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,098 | $13,112 |
| Carlos Simones | Sr Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,439 | $12,488 |
| Amanda Bolanos | Director of Advancement, Major Gifts Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,261 | $11,516 |
| Cindy Serrato | Director of Marketing & Integrated Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,290 | $11,183 |
| Ron Aberman | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Atkinson | Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brittnie Bassant | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Bell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Binelo | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara E Nainzadeh | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Javi Borges | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Carenza | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mayor Daniella Levine Cava | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John V Chibbaro | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
27 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Felix Diaz | Past Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mireya Mayor PhD | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Victor Herrera | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Wil Elgar | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kenneth Duvall | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Armando Fernandez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ricardo Garbati | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ashley Boxer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Philip Kushlan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Rodney Barreto | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| George L Leser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maryam Laguna Borrego Ed D | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sharymar E Calderon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Samantha Pencar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Katherine McDonald | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Luisa F Santos | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ana Veiga Milton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Marc Osheroff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joseph Salzverg | Chair Elect Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Martha Rabbitt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Comer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eduardo Soto | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Fred Voccola | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christina White | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Steven C Williamson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John S Vidalin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joshua Schertzer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 38 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Moore | President & CEO Officer, Former | 40 | $199,276 | $8,743 |
| Jose C Romano | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $185,937 | $2,188 |
| Ronald Stayton | Senior Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,225 | $12,333 |
| Carlos Simones | Sr Director of Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,279 | $12,139 |
| Cindy Serrato | Director of Marketing & Integrated Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,588 | $9,380 |
| Wil Elgar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Eikenberg | Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Felix Diaz | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John V Chibbaro | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brittnie Bassant | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Atkinson | Chair Elect Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George L Leser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Barley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Bell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Javi Borges | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Kushlan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mayor Daniella Levine Cava | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Armando Fernandez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Carenza | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricardo Garbati | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Binelo | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Diaz Leyva | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Vandenberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine McDonald | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Nardi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Osheroff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel J Licciardi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Pope | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Merrett R Stierheim | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Walters | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon MacIvor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Pencar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Herrera | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Salzverg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Rabbitt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eduardo Soto | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Voccola | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 36 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Moore | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $245,705 | $18,737 |
| Ronald Stayton | Senior Director of Development Officer | 40 | $132,146 | $8,111 |
| Wil Elgar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Eikenberg | Past Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Felix Diaz | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John V Chibbaro | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brittnie Bassant | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alan Atkinson | Chair Elect Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| George L Leser | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Barley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Bell | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Javi Borges | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Kushlan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mayor Daniella Levine Cava | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Armando Fernandez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| James Carenza | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ricardo Garbati | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexander Binelo | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Diaz Leyva | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Vandenberg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine McDonald | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Nardi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Marc Osheroff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel J Licciardi | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Pope | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Merrett R Stierheim | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Walters | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon MacIvor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Pencar | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Herrera | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Salzverg | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Martha Rabbitt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Sanchez | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eduardo Soto | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Voccola | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose C Romano | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 12400 SW 152ND ST, MIAMI, FL 33177-1402
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jose Romano, 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177
- Signed the 990
- Jose Romano, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (305) 255-5551
- Website
- www.zoomiami.org
- Return prepared by
- Steven J Henriquez CPA LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $7,013,406 · grants $156,486 · revenue $350,948
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-6192814
- 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
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,673,891
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,329,384
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,879,169 | $8,372,842 | $38,673,891 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $7,895,871 | $7,839,226 | $36,362,334 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $8,126,235 | $7,155,810 | $30,877,691 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $9,606,049 | $5,685,072 | $27,951,176 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 59-6192814).
Questions about ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC is 59-6192814.
- Is ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION 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 ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Jose Romano.
- Who are the officers and directors of ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 42 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $357,248 (Jose C Romano, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does ZOO MIAMI FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,879,169, expenses of $8,372,842 and total assets of $38,673,891 at year end.
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