2026-05-04T10:38:29-05:00 2025-12-31 331374517 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 500 MAMARONECK AVENUE SUITE 301 HARRISON NY 105281633 990 2025-01-01 300457102 FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - US INC FRAN 2026697863 3810 ARGYLE TERRACE NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 DR PEYTON WEST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2026697863 2026-05-04 1 EVA MRUK P00543254 9143818900 2026-05-04 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DR PEYTON WEST 3810 ARGYLE TERRACE NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 13478170 0 X US.FZS.ORG X 2007 FL PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS GLOBALLY AND INCREASING AWARENESS OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ISSUES. 9 8 2 8 0 0 11951630 13295076 0 0 159162 183094 0 0 12110792 13478170 11702803 11684981 0 0 245981 316826 0 0 85738 451428 722294 12400212 12724101 -289420 754069 8410899 9068822 265251 169105 8145648 8899717 X FZS-US'S MAIN PURPOSE IS THE CONSERVATION OF WILDERNESS AND BIODIVERSITY WORLDWIDE. FZS-US ALSO SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE GENERAL PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE APPRECIATION OF NATURE'S DIVERSITY ON OUR PLANET. 0 0 6056588 6056588 0 FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZAMBIA, INCLUDING AERIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE PROVISION OF COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT MIGRATION, AND RANGER TRAINING. THIS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVED LAW ENFORCEMENT ALONG WITH STABLE OR INCREASING WILDLIFE POPULATIONS IN NORTH LUANGWA AND NSUMBU NATIONAL PARKS. 4427739 4427739 0 FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE INCLUDING RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND PARTS, AERIAL SUPPORT AND CENSUS WORK. NOTABLE OUTCOMES INCLUDED A WELL-TRAINED AND EFFECTIVE RANGER FORCE AND INCREASED COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION AROUND GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK. 1020185 724129 0 FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN TANZANIA, INCLUDING RADIO TRACKING OF WILDLIFE, RANGER TRAINING AND PROVISIONS, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION AND AERIAL SUPPORT. THIS RESULTED IN DECREASED POACHING AND IMPROVED CONSERVATION OUTCOMES IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK AND THE SELOUS ECOSYSTEM. 798682 476525 0 FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY US INC. MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN LOMAMI NATIONAL PARK IN D.R. CONGO, UKRAINE, GERMANY, MOZAMBIQUE, INDONESIA, AND SPAIN. 798682 476525 0 12303194 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 AL CA CO FL GA IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MS NV NH NJ NY NC ND OK OR PA RI SC TN UT WA WV WI X X X DR PEYTON WEST 2026697863 3810 ARGYLE TERRACE NW WASHINGTON DC 20011 DR PEYTON WEST EXEC. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREASURER 42.00 X X 148824 0 7800 DR CHRISTOF SCHENCK PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 DR ANDY DOBSON VICE-PRESIDENT 3.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT ARNOLD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JACK JONES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ENRIQUE ORTIZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CURTIS RAVENEL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JASON SCOTT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LEIGH WHELPTON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORI MCHALE FINANCE MANAGER 40.00 X 104037 0 8100 252861 0 15900 2 0 1 0 CHENGETA WILDLIFE 8235 RIDGEFIELD AVENUE NE LACEY WA 98516 LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING 107473 1 84394 13210682 13295076 183094 183094 13478170 0 0 183094 11684981 11684981 156624 15662 109637 31325 126707 16262 85104 25341 11223 1370 7608 2245 22272 2517 15301 4454 10358 10358 26042 26042 641548 579920 55628 6000 738 369 369 5099 766 3058 1275 5907 886 3544 1477 5530 830 3317 1383 23738 11869 11869 3334 3334 12724101 12303194 335169 85738 870899 211405 7506669 8840520 32863 7130 468 9767 8410899 9068822 38015 34603 227236 134502 265251 169105 X 847736 1088559 7297912 7811158 8145648 8899717 8410899 9068822 754069 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 10079212 13807830 11592307 11951630 13295076 60726055 10079212 13807830 11592307 11951630 13295076 60726055 38036263 22689792 1571 12645 56478 159162 183094 412950 61139005 0.37110 0.38480 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 0 X 13478170 0 13478170 0 13478170 12724101 0 12724101 0 12724101 PART IV, LINE 2B: AN ACCOUNT WAS ESTABLISHED TO SECURELY HOLD FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES ON BEHALF OF THE GONAREZHOU CONSERVATION TRUST (GCT) PROJECT. DUE TO LOCAL FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS, MAINTAINING FUNDS IN THE U.S. ENHANCES SECURITY, OVERSIGHT, AND EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT. FUNDS ARE DISBURSED AS NEEDED TO SUPPORT PROJECT ACTIVITIES. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH ADDRESSES THE DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TAX BENEFITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED ON THE TAX RETURN SHOULD BE RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THIS GUIDANCE, THE ORGANIZATION MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR YEAR DECEMBER 31, 2022. 1 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION 11341406 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES PROJECT CONSULTANTS 521163 EUROPE 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION 275957 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION 44618 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN THE REGION 23000 0 0 0 0 0 0 12206144 0 12206144 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS 11341406 WIRE TRANSFER 0 EUROPE TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS 275957 WIRE TRANSFER 0 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS 23000 WIRE TRANSFER 0 SOUTH AMERICA TO SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS 44618 WIRE TRANSFER 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: WE MONITOR THE USE OF FUNDS PROVIDED TO RECIPIENTS THROUGH A COMBINATION OF FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, NARRATIVE REPORTING, AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENT. ALL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS DETAILING EXPENDITURES IN RELATION TO APPROVED BUDGETS, AS WELL AS NARRATIVE REPORTS DESCRIBING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES, OUTPUTS, AND OUTCOMES. THESE REPORTS ARE REVIEWED BY STAFF TO ENSURE FUNDS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED CHARITABLE PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, WE MAINTAIN REGULAR COMMUNICATION WITH RECIPIENTS AND CONDUCT SITE VISITS AND FIELD INSPECTIONS WHEN FEASIBLE TO VERIFY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESS IMPACT. ANY DISCREPANCIES OR CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, AND CONTINUED FUNDING IS CONTINGENT UPON SATISFACTORY COMPLIANCE WITH REPORTING AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. WE ALSO UTILIZE WRITTEN GRANT AGREEMENTS THAT CLEARLY OUTLINE ALLOWABLE USES OF FUNDS, REPORTING EXPECTATIONS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS. RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BASED ON A STRUCTURED REVIEW PROCESS THAT CONSIDERS ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION, DEMONSTRATED CAPACITY TO CARRY OUT PROPOSED ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND POTENTIAL FOR MEANINGFUL IMPACT. WE MAY ALSO EVALUATE PAST PERFORMANCE, REFERENCES, AND LOCAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE ORGANIZATION OR PROJECT AREA. FINAL FUNDING DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE BOARD, ENSURING APPROPRIATE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNANCE. PART I, LINE 3: THE ORGANIZATION USES THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 DR PEYTON WEST EXEC. DIRECTOR & SECRETARY/TREASURER 136324 0 12500 0 0 0 0 0 7800 0 156624 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II RECEIVED A DISCRETIONARY BONUS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2025, WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN COLUMN B(II) HEREIN AND IN HER 2025 FORM W-2, BOX 5, AS TAXABLE MEDICARE WAGES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE SOCIETY HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. ONCE THE BOARD HAS APPROVED THE RETURN IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN, THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A ALL INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD REVIEW SALARY DATA WITH COMPARABLE CONSERVATION NGOS TO EVALUATE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION ANNUALLY. APPROVAL WAS VOTED ON AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE DECEMBER BOARD MEETING MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN DECEMBER 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE SOCIETY MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE RETURN IS ALSO POSTED AT WWW.FZS.ORG/FZS-US AS WELL AS ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE SOCIETY HAS A COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.