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EIN 62-1034633

Knoxville Zoological Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
361
City
Knoxville
State
Tennessee
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
Knoxville Zoological Gardens promotes education, conservation, and enjoyment through engaging exhibits and research, attracting over 591,000 visitors in 2023.
Total revenues
$22,270,926
2023
Total expenses
$19,900,290
2023
Total assets
$65,953,428
2023
Num. employees
361
2023

Program areas at Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Zoological park operated for the enjoyment and education of the general public. In 2023, 591,131 people were admitted to the zoo. The zoo also conducts endangered species research in conjunction with official species survival plans.

Who funds Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)Gen/oper Support$106,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$64,465
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$24,500
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Knoxville Zoological Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
Andrew RowanInterim President and Chief Executive Officer$145,798
Bill StreetPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Drew RowanChief Operating Officer
Tam JaramilloChief Financial Officer$155,381
Colin BorckChief Development Officer$147,692
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Knoxville Zoological Gardens

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,843,235
Program services$11,359,693
Investment income and dividends$142,618
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$40,366
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$885,014
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$22,270,926

Form 990s for Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-22990View PDF
2022-122023-08-18990View PDF
2021-122022-08-16990View PDF
2020-122021-09-15990View PDF
2019-122020-11-18990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

Organizations like Knoxville Zoological Gardens

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater, FL$21,322,978
Fort Worth Zoological AssociationFort Worth, TX$53,079,471
Birmingham ZooBirmingham, AL$11,921,574
Brevard ZooMelbourne, FL$29,271,568
San Francisco Zoo and GardensSan Francisco, CA$22,451,713
Fresno Chaffee ZooFresno, CA$40,407,789
Friends of the Topeka ZooTopeka, KS$9,391,751
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$13,151,636
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$16,120,847
South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC$20,993,805
Data update history
September 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
September 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Food City Charitable Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $106,500 from East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $17,500 from Haslam Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr
Knoxville, TN 37914
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Website URL
zooknoxville.org/ 
Phone
(865) 637-5331
Facebook page
knoxvillezoo 
IRS details
EIN
62-1034633
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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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