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EIN 31-4390844

Columbus Zoological Park Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
348
City
Powell
State
Ohio
Year formed
1930
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
The Columbus Zoological Park Association is a nonprofit organization with the mission of leading and inspiring people by connecting them with wildlife. The zoo promotes the health and welfare of all its animals, practices and advances conservation efforts, and provides educational opportunities for the community.
Total revenues
$87,290,299
2023
Total expenses
$75,836,262
2023
Total assets
$303,327,005
2023
Num. employees
348
2023

Program areas at Columbus Zoological Park Association

The Columbus zoo and aquarium is a spacious 600-acre complex, which is home to more than 5,800 animals, representing over 600 species from around the world. The Columbus zoo's mission,"empowering people. Saving wildlife. ", is the foundation of all we do through education programs for children and providing people of all ages an opportunity to connect with the world around them. The zoo also makes a global impact, contributing funds to support positive local and global conservation.

Grants made by Columbus Zoological Park Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The WildsAnimal Conservation$1,650,500
Rewild (GWC)Animal Conservation$1,009,600
MGVP INC Moutain Gorilla Veterinary ProjectAnimal Conservation$298,983
...and 21 more grants made totalling $3,365,545

Who funds Columbus Zoological Park Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
All Life FoundationOperating Support$500,000
Association of Zoos and AquariumsGrant #21S-0029, Azafbmch Grant & Escr$182,880
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$63,800
...and 23 more grants received totalling $904,446

Personnel at Columbus Zoological Park Association

NameTitleCompensation
Tom SchmidPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Anthony SaboVice President Operations and Guest Services
Jen RyanSenior Vice President Operations and Sustainability$212,388
Angel MummaSenior Vice President Finance$120,096
Nicolle Gomez RaceyVice President Communications and Marketing
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for Columbus Zoological Park Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$43,605,536
Program services$33,420,504
Investment income and dividends$2,453,591
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$300,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,273,996
Net income from fundraising events$174,712
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$44,957
Miscellaneous revenues$6,017,003
Total revenues$87,290,299

Form 990s for Columbus Zoological Park Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-04990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-13990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-11-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Columbus Zoological Park Association

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
New England AquariumBoston, MA$62,315,970
Shedd AquariumChicago, IL$94,920,299
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$208,463,349
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA$61,363,354
Lincoln Park Zoological SocietyChicago, IL$48,421,031
Saint Louis Zoo AssociationSaint Louis, MO$63,311,338
Texas State Aquarium AssociationCorpus Christi, TX$22,947,810
Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$119,557,573
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$35,542,324
Data update history
September 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 15 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from All Life Foundation
July 7, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $18,000 from Johnson Charitable Gift Fund
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 400
Powell, OH 43065
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Delaware County, OH
Website URL
columbuszoo.org/ 
Phone
(614) 645-3400
Facebook page
columbuszoo 
Twitter profile
@columbuszoo 
IRS details
EIN
31-4390844
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1930
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
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0243488
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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