EIN 38-6076879

John Ball Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
554
Year formed
1950
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
John Ball Zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation committed to the advancement of public education on the need for wildlife conservation and preservation.
Total revenues
$24,160,715
2023
Total expenses
$23,280,582
2023
Total assets
$29,446,086
2023
Num. employees
554
2023

Program areas at John Ball Zoo

Guest services-the Zoo incurs expenses related to the operation and management of its food service, gift shop, visitor experiences and admission sales.
Zoo operations-the Zoo incurs expenses related to the management and maintenance of the buildings, equipment, and Zoo and park outdoor spaces. This includes repairs, renovations, exhibit development and exhibit construction.
Animal care-the Zoo incurs expenses related to the support in caring for their animal collection. This includes food, veterinary services, animal enrichment, equipment and appropriate staffing.
Education-the Zoo offers education programs which include classes, tours, camps, teen programs, scout programs, school programs, family programs, educational exhibit graphics and exhibit interpretation.
Institutional advancement-the Zoo incurs costs related to the operation and management of membership sales, events, promotions and rentals.

Grants made by John Ball Zoo

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Grand Valley State UniversityFreshwater Mussel Research Grant$59,111
International Snow Leopard TrustSnow Leopard Conservation$15,000
Red Panda NetworkRed Panda Conservation$10,000

Who funds John Ball Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationCapital Campaign$100,000
The Sebastian FoundationGeneral Fund$100,000
Consumers Energy FoundationTime To Soar Capital Campaign$50,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $504,027

Personnel at John Ball Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Peter D'ArienzoChief Executive Officer$439,382
Andrew D McIntyreChief Operating Officer$196,746
Larry JongekrijgChief Financial Officer$204,523
Kelli A SmithChief Development Officer$159,783
Gary PerrasFinance Director
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for John Ball Zoo

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,114,337
Program services$13,456,449
Investment income and dividends$34,442
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-228,407
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,057
Net income from fundraising events$63,488
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,692,822
Miscellaneous revenues$17,527
Total revenues$24,160,715

Form 990s for John Ball Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-10-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 18, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
January 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Budres Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $49,500 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1300 W Fulton St
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
jbzoo.org/ 
Phone
(616) 336-4301
Facebook page
JBZoo 
IRS details
EIN
38-6076879
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1950
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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