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EIN 05-0606070

Lehigh Valley Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
142
City
Schnecksville
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-10-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
To create a safe, engaging and enlightening wildlife experience for guests of all ages as the zoo demonstrates leadership in the cultural, scientific and conservation communities.
Also known as...
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society
Total revenues
$4,517,305
2023
Total expenses
$4,505,026
2023
Total assets
$4,391,232
2023
Num. employees
142
2023

Program areas at Lehigh Valley Zoo

Animal care & veterinary services
Guest services including winter lights
Education
Facilities & grounds

Who funds Lehigh Valley Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John A and Margaret Post FoundationVehicle Purchase for Education Outreach$46,000
United Way of the Greater Lehigh ValleyDonor Designated for General Support$17,893
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$15,357
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Lehigh Valley Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Amanda ShurrPresident and Chief Executive Officer$113,691
Michelle GaynorSecretary$0
Lauren CastilloTreasurer$0
Pete E IorioDirector$0
Mary Anne WrightVice Chair$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Lehigh Valley Zoo

RevenuesFYE 10/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,314,645
Program services$2,628,175
Investment income and dividends$898
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$573,587
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$4,517,305

Form 990s for Lehigh Valley Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-102024-07-22990View PDF
2022-102023-05-19990View PDF
2021-102022-05-08990View PDF
2020-102021-06-30990View PDF
2019-102020-09-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Lehigh Valley Zoo

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$16,120,847
Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF)Miami, FL$8,126,235
Elmwood Park ZooNorristown, PA$13,059,318
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater, FL$21,322,978
Lake Superior Zoological SocietyDuluth, MN$2,876,238
South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC$20,993,805
Friends of the Topeka ZooTopeka, KS$9,391,751
Great Lakes Aquarium (GLA)Duluth, MN$3,681,433
Erie ZooErie, PA$3,747,139
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MissouriSpringfield, MO$2,419,573
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $13,500 from Air Products Foundation
September 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 519
Schnecksville, PA 18078
Metro area
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
County
Lehigh County, PA
Website URL
lvzoo.org/ 
Phone
(610) 799-4171
Facebook page
LVZoo 
Twitter profile
@lvzoo 
IRS details
EIN
05-0606070
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
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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