![]() ![]() In this situation, we deduct 7 points from the charity's Accountability and Transparency score. Partial Credit: There has been a diversion of assets within the last two years and the charity has used Schedule O on the Form 990 to explain: the nature of the diversion, the amount of money or property involved and the corrective action taken to address the matter.This metric will be assigned to one of the following categories:įull Credit: There has been no diversion of assets within the last two years. If the charity does report a diversion, then we check to see if it complied with the Form 990 instructions by describing what happened and its corrective action. We check the charity's last two Forms 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets. ![]() (More)Ī diversion of assets – any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft – can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. Our analysts check the Form 990 to determine if the independent Board members are a voting majority and also at least five in number. (More) The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. Our educators have developed a unique nature-centered, STEM-focused curriculum utilizing wildlife to teach stewardship, responsibility and conservation. ![]() The Phoenix Zoo hosts more than 1.4 million guests annually, including 125,000 school students, making it one of the largest informal science-based learning organizations in the state. Home to more than 3,000 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened species, the Zoo is committed to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation in our region and across the globe through inspired education. It is the only Zoo in metropolitan Phoenix accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is a non-profit zoological park. You can even hold a birthday party (or a wedding) right there at the zoo! Kids under age 12 should also join the zoo’s Birthday Club - which will give them a free admission in their birthday month, plus some other goodies.Phoenix AZ | IRS ruling year: 1962 | EIN: 86-0174843įounded in 1962, the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (ACNC) /Phoenix Zoo advances the stewardship and conservation of animals and their habitats while providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world. There are many exciting events at the Phoenix Zoo, including Rock the Zoo (formerly known as ZooBrew) and ZooLights.Īlso look on their site for other special events, such as Twilight Camp (no, not related to the movie), where kids 5 and up - with a grown-up - can enjoy an outdoor adventure featuring hands-on fun, animal encounters, night hikes and more. In addition to more than 1,300 animals (including many endangered and threatened species), there’s much to explore every day at the Zoo - including keeper talks, live animal encounter shows and more. In fact, more than 1.5 million visitor come through the park each year, including 160,000 children on field trips. Just up the road from the Desert Botanical Garden and the Hall of Flame Fire Museum, The Phoenix Zoo is one of the nation’s largest non-profit zoological parks, and has been named one of the top five best zoos for children and families. ![]()
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