EIN 38-6076879

John Ball Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
475
Year formed
1950
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$17,387,295
2022
Total expenses
$17,699,437
2022
Total assets
$25,280,749
2022
Num. employees
475
2022

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 UniversityConservation$41,377
Red Panda NetworkConservation$10,000

Who funds John Ball Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Frey FoundationCommunity Arts$100,000
The Sebastian FoundationGeneral Fund$100,000
Association of Zoos and AquariumsP4P & Endanger Species Covid Relief$92,642
...and 25 more grants received totalling $699,885

Personnel at John Ball Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Peter D'ArienzoChief Executive Officer$362,267
Andrew D McIntyreChief Operating Officer$171,000
Larry B JongekrijgChief Financial Officer$192,053
Kelli A SmithChief Development Officer$159,783
Gary PerrasFinance Director
...and 18 more key personnel

Financials for John Ball Zoo

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,637,841
Program services$10,946,920
Investment income and dividends$90,369
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$162,996
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-80,767
Net income from fundraising events$130,793
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,476,152
Miscellaneous revenues$22,991
Total revenues$17,387,295

Form 990s for John Ball Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122020-09-29990View PDF
2018-122019-10-12990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Fresno Chaffee ZooFresno, CA$38,573,430
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$16,120,847
South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC$20,993,805
Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$45,038,256
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$21,451,189
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG AquariumPittsburgh, PA$28,895,919
Alaska Sealife CenterSeward, AK$9,348,860
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $16,427 from River City Foundation
January 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Frey Foundation
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
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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