EIN 51-0163223

Binder Park Zoological Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
195
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Binder Park Zoological Society connects people with nature, inspires them to conserve, and focuses on wildlife management and conservation through exhibitry and animal feeding. The organization participates in endangered species programs and provides quality outdoor and recreational activities for guests. It is sustained by entrance fees, donations, purchases, special events, and fundraisers.
Total revenues
$8,541,958
2022
Total expenses
$5,890,425
2022
Total assets
$12,225,124
2022
Num. employees
195
2022

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
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Association of Zoos and AquariumsEndangered Species Covid Relief$396,656
Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF)Recreation, Leisure & Sports, Athletics$272,383
Consumers Energy FoundationBinder Park Zoo Sky Trail Adventure Ropes Course and Zip Line$100,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Binder Park Zoological Society

NameTitleCompensation
Diane ThompsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$123,292
Amy RiegelChief Financial Officer$84,053
Leslie WalshManager of Marketing and Development
Damon HicksFacilities Manager
Thom UngerFirst Vice C$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Binder Park Zoological Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,640,191
Program services$3,913,507
Investment income and dividends$-11,740
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,541,958

Form 990s for Binder Park Zoological Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-04-04990View PDF
2021-122022-05-10990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-10-19990View PDF
2018-122019-06-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MissouriSpringfield, MO$2,419,573
Tennessee AquariumChattanooga, TN$28,377,535
Utah's Hogle ZooSalt Lake City, UT$20,973,376
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater, FL$24,784,921
Seneca Park Zoo SocietyRochester, NY$4,586,471
Potter Park Zoological SocietyLansing, MI$4,479,418
Saginaw Valley Zoological SocietySaginaw, MI$2,295,503
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX$42,367,177
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$35,542,324
Pittsburgh Zoological and PPG AquariumPittsburgh, PA$28,895,919
Data update history
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $396,656 from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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
Receives 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/ 
Phone
(269) 979-1351
Facebook page
binderparkzoo 
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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