Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

Animal welfare organization based in Santa Barbara, CA. 428 employees. Exempt under §501(c)(3).

MissionTHE SANTA BARBARA ZOO IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE NATURAL WORLD AND ITS LIVING TREASURES THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION.

EIN
95-2268554
State
CA
Sector
Animal welfare
Budget band
$10M–$25M
Latest filing
TY 2024
Records
8 officers · 6 years

Financial snapshot · TY 2024

$21.8M
Total revenue
$18.0M
Total expenses
$47.0M
Net assets

Financial health · TY 2024

92
Strong financial health
Composite score out of 100 based on reserve ratio, program efficiency, and revenue diversification.
Reserve ratio
100
23.4 months of expenses
Program efficiency
80
82.1% spent on programs
Revenue diversity
100
Mix of program fees, grants & contributions

Leadership compensation

$404,591
91th percentile vs. peers
$246,602
93th percentile vs. peers
$206,116
90th percentile vs. peers
Julie Barnes
VP OF ANIMAL CARE AND HEALTH
$182,577
79th percentile vs. peers
Elaine Mah Best
VP OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
$179,337
100th percentile vs. peers

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