Dallas Zoo Management Inc

“The dallas zoological society (ein 75-0964982) is the sole corporate member of the organization.”

“The organization's sole member, the dallas zoological society, elects the board of directors of the organization and may alter, amend, or repeal the existing bylaws of the organization or may adopt new bylaws on behalf of the organization.”

“Corporate member and approval of decisions dallas zoological society is the sole corporate member of the organization. The organization is a supporting organization for dallas zoological society and assists the dallas zoological society in fulfilling its exempt purpose. Dallas zoological society elects the board of directors of the organization and determines the compensation of the ceo. The ceo determines the compensation for all other officers based on the numbers in the annual budget, which is approved by the dallas zoological society board of directors. Dallas zoological society may alter, amend, or repeal the existing bylaws of the organization or may adopt new bylaws on behalf of the organization. Pursuant to the management agreement, the city of dallas has the right to pre-approve amendments to the articles of incorporation and by-laws of the organization that relate to the purpose provisions and dissolution and distribution provisions. The organization may not dissolve or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and may not merge with another entity during the term of the management agreement.”

“Form 990 review process the form 990 was reviewed in detail and approved by the dzs finance committee. A final copy of the form 990 is made available to the dzs board prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy monitoring and enforcement dallas zoo management, inc. ("dzm") has adopted a conflict of interest policy to protect the interests of dzm when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of dzm. The conflict of interest policy imposes a duty to disclose to the governing board any actual or potential conflicts of interest. The governing board may also investigate any perceived conflicts of interest not otherwise disclosed. Furthermore, periodic reviews shall be conducted to ensure the reasonableness of compensation and benefits and to examine partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations (as applicable). Per the policy, each director, principal officer and committee member of a governing body will acknowledge annually in a signed statement that such person has received, read and understood the policy, agrees to comply and understands dzm is a charitable organization and is required to primarily engage in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.”

“Compensation review process for officers and key employees the process of determining compensation for the organization's ceo is reviewed and approved by the board's executive committee. An independent comparability is used as a reference tool. The final compensation is approved by the executive committee and signed off by the chairman of the board. The ceo determines the compensation for all other officers based on the numbers in the annual budget, which is approved by the dallas zoological society board of directors.”

“Availability of governing documents the organization's governing documents, policies, and financial statements are made available upon request.”

“Policies applicable to disregarded entities the organization's written conflict of interest, whistleblower, and document retention & destruction policies are in effect; however, since the disregarded entities (as reported on schedule r, part i) do not have employees, only the document retention & destruction policy would apply to them.”

“Organization's mission to manage, operate and promote the dallas zoo on behalf of the dallas zoological society pursuant to agreement with the city of dallas, including the care and well-being of the zoo's animals and the promotion of the educational, family entertainment, conservation and civic missions of the dallas zoo.”

“Landscaping services: program service expenses 327,938. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 327,938. Consulting fees: program service expenses 367,480. Management and general expenses 122,348. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 489,828. Medical & lab services: program service expenses 150,080. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 150,080. Disposal fees: program service expenses 169,447. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 169,447. Pest control services: program service expenses 64,416. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 64,416. Security services: program service expenses 1,445,503. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,445,503. Support services: program service expenses 5,336. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,336. Misc. Services: program service expenses 877,292. Management and general expenses 192,383. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,069,675. Payroll adminstration fee: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 92,549. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 92,549. Armored car service: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 5,507. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,507.”

“The finance committee of the sole member, the dallas zoological society, assumes the responsibility for oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.”