Program areas at Binder Park Zoological Society
Wildlife management and conservation - joyful and empathetic connection with animals through exhibitry and animal feeding with a focus on conservation of animals through participation in endangered species programs.
Educational services - deeper understanding of animals and conservation through education programs, guest programs, and overnight programs.
Guest services - providing quality outdoor and recreational activities and taking action to support conservation. Sustained by entrance fees, donations, purchases, special events, and fundraisers.
Who funds Binder Park Zoological Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Binder Park Zoological Society
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Diane Thompson | President and Chief Executive Officer | $123,292 | 2023-04-04 |
| Amy Riegel | Chief Financial Officer | $84,053 | 2022-12-31 |
| Leslie Walsh | Manager of Marketing and Development | | 2021-11-12 |
| Damon Hicks | Facilities Manager | | 2021-11-12 |
| Thom Unger | First Vice C | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Binder Park Zoological Society
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,447,972 | $4,640,191 | -68.8% |
| Program services | $3,803,537 | $3,913,507 | -2.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $11,246 | $-11,740 | 195.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-25,481 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $5,237,274 | $8,541,958 | -38.7% |
Organizations like Binder Park Zoological Society
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk | 501(c)(3) | Norwalk, CT | $18,240,112 |
| Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF) | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $9,606,049 |
| The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $20,547,927 |
| Alaska Sealife Center | 501(c)(3) | Seward, AK | $9,348,860 |
| Friends of the Topeka Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Topeka, KS | $9,391,751 |
| Texas State Aquarium Association | 501(c)(3) | Corpus Christi, TX | $22,947,810 |
| Cabrillo Marine Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | San Pedro, CA | $1,593,996 |
| Blank Park Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $11,325,700 |
| Virginia Zoological Society (VZP) | 501(c)(3) | Norfolk, VA | $5,638,748 |
| Lake Superior Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Duluth, MN | $2,608,501 |
Data update history
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 7400 Division Dr
- Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Metro area
- Battle Creek, MI
- County
- Calhoun County, MI
- Website URL
- binderparkzoo.org/Â
- Phone
- (269) 979-1351
- Facebook page
- binderparkzooÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0163223
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1975
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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