Wildlife Conservation Society
87% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Wildlife Conservation Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bronx, New York, registered in 1939, with $389,150,742 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
2300 Southern Boulevard Attention P, Bronx, NY, 10460 EIN 13-1740011 Since 1939
Revenue (FY2023)
$389.2M
▲ 12.6% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2023)
$448.9M
Net assets
$887.4M
Employees
2,998
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Wildlife Conservation Society: 87% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating24 mo reserves · -15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Wildlife Conservation Society: 24 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Wildlife Conservation Society: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Wildlife Conservation Society: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The wildlife conservation society (wcs) saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature.
What they do
Zoos and aquarium in new york city: the wildlife conservation society runs four zoos (bronx zoo, central park zoo, prospect park zoo, queens zoo) and the new york aquarium in new york city. these parks advance the conservation of wildlife; and engage and educate millions of visitors and students each year to care about nature. our four zoos and the aquarium welcome about 3,650,000 guests annually; a 10 percent increase since covid.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2300 Southern Boulevard Attention P, Bronx, NY, 10460
- City
- Bronx
- State
- New York
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Zoos & Aquariums
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $253.7M (FY2013) to $389.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $367.2MNet assets $887.4M
Operating margin
-15.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3B
Total liabilities
$367.2M
Net assets
$887.4M
Salaries & benefits
$217.7M
49% of expenses
Board members
38
38 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $389,150,742▲12.6% | $448,907,632▲20.1% | $887,397,899▼2.4% | $1,254,629,446▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $345,503,315▼12.1% | $373,628,213▲10.9% | $908,921,484▼2.1% | $1,249,623,944▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $393,224,094▲39.9% | $337,028,286▲7.8% | $928,277,831▲5.3% | $1,271,369,998▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $281,057,125▲10.0% | $312,580,356▲4.7% | $881,740,973▲10.4% | $1,266,701,657▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $255,583,692▼3.1% | $298,619,522▲1.2% | $798,726,547▼4.8% | $1,109,496,534▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $263,863,758▼5.3% | $294,950,140▲5.0% | $838,965,952▼1.6% | $1,102,714,374▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $278,649,802▲10.8% | $280,824,304▲5.6% | $852,189,931▲3.9% | $1,101,003,948▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $251,424,012▼1.8% | $265,855,513▲5.2% | $820,179,441▲4.7% | $1,058,476,764▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $255,970,064▼12.2% | $252,821,131▲2.4% | $783,189,022▼3.0% | $1,018,591,028▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $291,614,080▲15.0% | $246,807,085▲7.7% | $807,427,402▲8.2% | $1,033,547,676▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $253,680,190 | $229,118,552▲4.9% | $746,345,317▲9.7% | $969,992,598▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $218,361,953▲2.4% | $680,209,739▲3.6% | $839,099,523▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $213,252,372▲3.5% | $656,871,167▼1.5% | $793,532,399▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $206,097,389▲5.8% | $666,932,421▲4.3% | $792,809,108▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $194,774,479 | $639,352,333 | $764,103,356 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Robert G Menzi — $701,351 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert G Menzi | Evp Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $701,351 |
| Paula Hayes | Evp Chief of Global Resources | 40 | $643,978 |
| Monica P Medina | President & Ceo Until 4/2/2024 | 40 | $615,368 |
| John F Calvelli | Evp Public Affairs | 40 | $606,140 |
| James J Breheny | Evp Director of Zoos/aquarium | 40 | $438,282 |
| Christopher J Mckenzie | Svp General Counsel | 40 | $417,897 |
| Laura Stolzenthaler | Svp & Cfo | 40 | $384,723 |
| Joseph Walston | Evp Global Conservation | 40 | $376,148 |
| Craig Piper | Vp and Director of City Zoos | 40 | $365,361 |
| Robert Calamo | Vp & Comptroller Until 1/31/24 | 40 | $327,507 |
| Susan Chin | Svp of Strategy & Advancement | 40 | $322,423 |
| Niko Radjenovic | Vp Business Services | 40 | $322,318 |
| Daniel Zarin | E. Director of Forest Programs | 40 | $319,978 |
| Jelle Boot | Vp Human Resources | 40 | $314,469 |
| Stephen Ham | Vp of Individual Giving | 40 | $286,489 |
| Adebayo O Ogunlesi | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Adrienne E Adams | Ex Officio Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Akiko Yamazaki | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alejandro Santo Domingo | Chair & Trustee | 4 | — |
| Ambrose K Monell | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Construction | Construction | $8,515,127 |
| Fgi Corporation | Construction | $3,285,298 |
| Kleen Sweep Ventures Inc | Construction | $1,378,567 |
| Stagecoach Digital | Consultants | $992,424 |
| Di Domenico Partners LLP | Construction | $980,286 |
Grants received · $128.2M total
390 grants to Wildlife Conservation Society totaling $128.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $10,127,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Animal-related, environment | 2024 | $3,029,046 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Regenerative and wildlife friendly fibers that improve livelihoods, conserve wildlife and build resilience to environmental change in patagonia; strengthening marine protected area management in the southern gulf of guinea; the deployment of earthranger, a data visualization and analysis software to strengthen protected area management effectiveness in africa's national parks; upscaling use of the spatial monitoring and reporting tool (smart) in kyrgyzstan; enabling public policy for chile's mpa network; guardian villages- empowered communities to manage wetlands in lao people's democratic republic; establishing new marine protected areas and effective management in uruguay; planning grant for high seas marine protected areas in argentina; conserving paraguayan chaco for jaguars and people; enhancing ecological connectivity between jozani and kiwengwa forests, zanzibar, tanzania; regenerative and certified wildlife friendly leather from the caldenal of central argentina | 2024 | $1,566,581 |
| Rural India Supporting Tr | Conserve wildlife in desert | 2024 | $985,985 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $850,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $377,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2024 | $300,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $276,303 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $177,537 |
| New Venture Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $150,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Animal-related | 2024 | $112,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conservation | 2024 | $112,098 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $100,500 |
Grants made · $7.7M in FY2023
48 grants totaling $7.7M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Wildlife Conservation Society →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Internews Network | Conservation | $1,182,010 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Conservation | $873,518 |
| Partners For Development | Conservation | $799,629 |
| Rewild | Conservation | $557,016 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Conservation | $504,640 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Conservation | $387,433 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Conservation | $271,167 |
| Adm Capital Foundation Inc | Conservation | $253,192 |
| Rare Inc | Conservation | $206,510 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System | Conservation | $202,379 |
| Alaska Wildlife Alliance | Conservation | $155,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Conservation | $150,000 |
| Trees Water and People | Conservation | $149,983 |
| Bat Conservation International Inc | Conservation | $148,712 |
| Multiplier | Conservation | $148,654 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wildlife Conservation Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wildlife Conservation Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1740011, based in Bronx, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wildlife Conservation Society's EIN?
- Wildlife Conservation Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1740011.
- How much revenue does Wildlife Conservation Society report?
- Wildlife Conservation Society reported $389,150,742 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Wildlife Conservation Society's spending goes to programs?
- Wildlife Conservation Society spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Wildlife Conservation Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Wildlife Conservation Society B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Wildlife Conservation Society's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Wildlife Conservation Society's latest Form 990 is $701,351, paid to Robert G Menzi (Evp Chief Operating Officer).
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Data for Wildlife Conservation Society (EIN 13-1740011) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.