EIN 23-7274856

American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
State
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
AAZK will be the leader in the zoo and aquarium industry fostering professional development and personal connections that advance animal care, animal welfare and conservation.
Related structure
AAZK is a parent organization to a group of 126 other organizations.
Total revenues
$561,866
2022
Total expenses
$595,752
2022
Total assets
$650,044
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at AAZK

Bowling for rhinos - conceived to provide consistent annual financial support for three international species conservation sanctuaries that primarily exist to provide habitat and anti-poaching protection for five (5) species of rhino. The sanctuaries also protect a myriad of species commonly found within the shared ecosystem. Over 80 annual bowling for rhino events are held throughout the united states, canada and australia. Money donations are also received via the internet. The program also funds an annual dedicated granting opportunity in rhino research, conservation or rhino horn demand education administered by the American Association of Zoo Keepers.
Animal Keepers' forum - publication and distribution of a monthly magazine dedicated to exotic animal husbandry reaching approximately 2,600 members worldwide in print and electronic format.
Trees for you and me - a climate change initiative program which provides grant(s) to fellow non-profits or international registed charities, that reforest areas impacted by climate change, natural disasters or other reforestation programs both with the us or outside the us.

Grants made by AAZK

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Rhino Foundation (IRF)Conservation$136,957
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USAConservation$130,207
Carnivores Livelihoods and LandscapesConservation$24,348
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Akron Zoological ParkEducation$20,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$7,000
RipleyAdvance Excellence in Animal Keeping Profession$500

Personnel at AAZK

NameTitleCompensation
Ed HansenExecutive Director / Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer$47,700
Elisabeth J RiversPresident
Scott Soldat-ValenzuelaExecutive Director
Paul BrandenburgerPresident / Member$0
Nicole PepoVice President$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for AAZK

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$329,854
Program services$216,577
Investment income and dividends$7,714
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,267
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$638
Net income from fundraising events$1,608
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-1,562
Miscellaneous revenues$5,770
Total revenues$561,866

Form 990s for AAZK

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-02990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
2018-122020-01-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
February 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlifeCommunity improvementPublic policyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2820 S Alma School PMB 2057 Ste 18
Chandler, AZ 85286
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
aazk.org/ 
Phone
(520) 298-9688
Facebook page
AAZKinc 
Twitter profile
@aazkinc 
IRS details
EIN
23-7274856
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
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