EIN 87-0217405

Utah's Hogle Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
269
State
Year formed
1951
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Utah's Hogle Zoo creates champions for wildlife and serves as our community's gateway to animals by connecting visitors with the natural world and engaging them in local and worldwide conservation action. Since 1931, the zoo has housed over 650 animals, such as rhinos, gorillas, polar bears, tigers, giraffes, and lions. Families have been making lifelong memories at the zoo while learning about the animal kingdom.
Also known as...
Utah Zoological Society
Total revenues
$24,557,487
2023
Total expenses
$20,100,781
2023
Total assets
$98,189,522
2023
Num. employees
269
2023

Program areas at Utah's Hogle Zoo

Since 1931, Utah's Hogle Zoo, nestled at the mouth of historic emigration canyon, has been home for more than 650 extraordinary animals, ranging from majestic rhinos and graceful giraffes to playful polar bears and fierce lions. Across generations, families have forged unforgettable memories here, immersing themselves in the wonders of the natural world and forming deep bonds with these magnificent creatures. Step into Hogle Zoo, and you'll embark on a journey unlike any other. Feel the gentle caress of an 18-inch giraffe tongue as it delicately accepts lettuce from your hand. Hear the rhythmic slurp of a rhino savoring an apple. Witness the graceful dance of polar bears beneath the shimmering surface of the water or capture a selfie with a curious seal gliding behind the glass. Yet, our mission extends far beyond mere entertainment. We believe in harnessing these magical connections to foster profound positive change. Our animals serve as ambassadors, and our Zoo as the conduit for transformative impact. Through the power of education, we ignite a passion for the natural world in over 252,815 k-12 students annually through our education classes and programs, free field trips, and informal science education enhancement programs, instilling a sense of wonder and responsibility for our planet's future. We provide solace and joy to 1,500 physically challenged, special needs, and chronically ill children through dream night, offering moments of respite and healing amidst the beauty of nature. Collaborating with organizations like the san diego Zoo wildlife alliance, we extend our reach, bringing the wonders of the animal kingdom to those in need, from primary children's hospital to the ronald macdonald house. Locally, we serve as an economic engine, providing over 350 direct jobs and injecting more than 25 million into Utah's economy each year. Beyond the financial impact, our Zoo teen program empowers the next generation with vital job skills and a deep sense of environmental stewardship. Our volunteers, numbering more than 400 strong, lend their time and talents to support multiple various projects like restoring and caring for the jordan river in partnership with the jordan river commission and working with the Utah division of wildlife resources to repatriate boreal toad populations and inform our community how to be "wild aware" - living safely alongside wildlife. But our impact knows no borders. Internationally, we support wildlife conservation efforts, providing employment and education to those safeguarding elephants and lions in africa, while also enhancing safety measures in arctic regions by monitoring polar bear activity. We envision a world where humanity and wildlife flourish in harmony, where every connection made at Hogle Zoo sparks a ripple of compassion and action. Together, let us create a future where people and animals thrive side by side, united by a shared love for our planet and all its inhabitants.

Grants made by Utah's Hogle Zoo

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Polar Bears InternationalPolar Bear Conservat$50,000
Gorongosa ProjectGogonosa National Pa$45,000
Gorilla Rehabilitation Conservation Education CenterGruer's Gorilla Cons$30,000
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds Utah's Hogle Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Joseph M Simmons FoundationGeneral$150,000
Marriner S Eccles FoundationTechnology- Video Monitoring System$40,000
Janet Q Lawson FoundationGeneral Financial Support$40,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Utah's Hogle Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Douglas LundPresident and Chief Executive Officer$272,366
Steve BurnsPresident and Chief Executive Officer / President CEO$54,576
Cheryl RushtonDirector of Finance and Chief Financial Officer$151,357
Elizabeth LarsenVice President , Programs$170,613
Jeffrey VanekDirector of Human Resourc$118,866
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Utah's Hogle Zoo

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,454,595
Program services$11,947,124
Investment income and dividends$1,059,419
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,062
Net income from fundraising events$82,287
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$24,557,487

Form 990s for Utah's Hogle Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-23990View PDF
2022-122023-06-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-12990View PDF
2020-122021-06-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Utah's Hogle Zoo

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Houston ZooHouston, TX$68,161,300
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)Los Angeles, CA$26,829,235
Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL$94,260,071
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$35,542,324
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$13,151,636
Conservation Society of CaliforniaOakland, CA$30,880,796
Nashville ZooNashville, TN$34,976,521
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$119,557,573
Shedd AquariumChicago, IL$94,920,299
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Joseph M Simmons Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Marriner S Eccles Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $29,900 from Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation
August 20, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $3,000,000 from Alsam Foundation
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2600 Sunnyside Ave
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
hoglezoo.org/ 
Phone
(801) 584-1778
Facebook page
HogleZoo 
Twitter profile
@hoglezoo 
IRS details
EIN
87-0217405
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1951
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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