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EIN 95-2268554

Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
377
City
Santa Barbara
State
California
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
The Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation promotes wildlife conservation, education, and research while protecting endangered species and engaging the community through unique experiences.
Total revenues
$18,210,287
2023
Total expenses
$17,164,755
2023
Total assets
$42,825,096
2023
Num. employees
377
2023

Program areas at Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

Operation and maintenance of family park, gardens and animal zoo reaching over 465,000 visitors annually.

Who funds Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Manitou FundCapital Project: Panda Exhibit$455,000
Santa Barbara FoundationEnvironment and Animals$136,467
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$100,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $957,947

Personnel at Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Rich BlockPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Aaron MarshallChief Operating Officer$211,597
Greg WilsonChief Financial Officer$165,807
Elaine Mah BestVice President of Community Relations$161,821
David VelazquezDirector of Business Operations$114,731
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,199,485
Program services$9,660,080
Investment income and dividends$490,947
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$558,866
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-99,080
Net income from fundraising events$83,067
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,316,922
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$18,210,287

Form 990s for Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Saint Louis Zoo AssociationSaint Louis, MO$63,311,338
Fort Worth Zoological AssociationFort Worth, TX$53,079,471
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$16,120,847
South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC$20,993,805
The Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ$46,724,587
Tulsa ZooTulsa, OK$24,540,834
Fresno Chaffee ZooFresno, CA$40,407,789
Birmingham ZooBirmingham, AL$17,273,784
Brevard ZooMelbourne, FL$29,271,568
San Francisco Zoo and GardensSan Francisco, CA$22,451,713
Data update history
January 12, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $455,000 from Manitou Fund
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 5, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 28, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 Ninos Dr
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Metro area
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
County
Santa Barbara County, CA
Website URL
sbzoo.org/ 
Phone
(805) 962-5339
Facebook page
santabarbarazoo 
Twitter profile
@santabarbarazoo 
IRS details
EIN
95-2268554
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
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
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
002689
FTB Entity ID
0408894
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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