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EIN 04-6145635

Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
City
Springfield
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
The Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center is a non-profit organization governed by the Forest Park Zoological Society. They are dedicated to promoting public awareness and appreciation for all animals and the natural environment.
Also known as...
Forest Park Zoological Society
Total revenues
$1,279,734
2023
Total expenses
$1,242,786
2023
Total assets
$771,262
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

To provide a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the natural world through education, conservation, and rehabilitation.

Who funds Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Anthony and Lea Scibelli Charitable Foundation TrustGeneral Funding$75,000
Ted and Barbara Hebert Charitable VenturesGeneral Operations$8,276
The Antonacci Family Foundation for Charitable GivingGeneral Support$1,000

Personnel at Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah TsitsoExecutive Director
Caroline Cay AdamsDirector of Education
Emily G. BouwerDirector of Animal Care
Mr. Timothy "timmy" BouwerOffice Manager
Mary Lou RiceBookkeeper
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$637,233
Program services$456,193
Investment income and dividends$14,920
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$53,098
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$53,251
Miscellaneous revenues$65,039
Total revenues$1,279,734

Form 990s for Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-12-04990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-10-26990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Zoo in Forest Park and Education Center

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Delaware Zoological SocietyWilmington, DE$1,096,819
Salisbury Zoo CommissionSalisbury, MD$385,415
Monterey Zoological SocietySalinas, CA$1,716,217
Friends of Pine Grove ZooLittle Falls, MN$672,308
Great Lakes Aquarium (GLA)Duluth, MN$3,681,433
Racine Zoological SocietyRacine, WI$2,642,035
Happy Hollow FoundationSan Jose, CA$687,844
Mill Mountain ZooRoanoke, VA$1,139,670
Cabrillo Marine AquariumSan Pedro, CA$1,593,996
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MissouriSpringfield, MO$2,419,573
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Antonacci Family Foundation for Charitable Giving
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from The Anthony and Lea Scibelli Charitable Foundation Trust
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,276 from Ted and Barbara Hebert Charitable Ventures
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 80295 Forest Park Station
Springfield, MA 01138
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Hampden County, MA
Website URL
forestparkzoo.org/ 
Phone
(413) 733-2251
Facebook page
thezooinforestpark 
Twitter profile
@zooinforestpark 
IRS details
EIN
04-6145635
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
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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