EIN 31-0537171

Zoological Society of Cincinnati

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
913
State
Year formed
1875
Most recent tax filings
2024-03-01
Description
Zoological Society of Cincinnati's mission is to create adventure, convey knowledge, conserve nature and serve the community. The society recognizes the responsibility to partner with diverse and economically challenged communities. Its world-famous Cincinnati zoo & botanical garden inspires visitors to care about wildlife and wild places. The zoo was voted the #1 best zoo in a USA Today reader poll and has received rave reviews from Child Magazine, Parents Magazine, among others.
Total revenues
$119,557,573
2024
Total expenses
$58,622,654
2024
Total assets
$326,058,196
2024
Num. employees
913
2024

Program areas at Zoological Society of Cincinnati

The world-famous Cincinnati zoo & botanical garden is committed to inspiring visitors to care about wildlife and wild places. It was voted the #1 best zoo in a usa today reader poll and has also received rave reviews from child magazine, parents magazine, usa today and tripadvisor. Over 1.8 million people visit the zoo's award-winning habitats, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually. The zoo, an accredited member of the association of zoos & aquariums (aza) since 1978, is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants and engages in research and conservation projects worldwide. Known as the #greenestzooinamerica, the zoo is doing its part to conserve natural resources that are critical to saving wildlife and its habitats and is committed to greening its daily operations and reducing its impact on the environment with rain gardens, recycled building materials, solar panels and more. The Cincinnati zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Grants made by Zoological Society of Cincinnati

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG)Uganda Conservation Foundation Support$49,500
International Rhino Foundation (IRF)Designing Next Phase Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, Indonesia$35,320
Wild Nature InstituteConservation Support Donation$25,000
...and 8 more grants made

Who funds Zoological Society of Cincinnati

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Farmer Family FoundationExempt Purpose of Organization$1,681,667
Cincinnati Zoo FoundationTo Provide Support To the Cincinnati Zoo.$1,376,134
The Greater Cincinnati FoundationGeneral Purpose$775,593
...and 26 more grants received totalling $5,230,925

Personnel at Zoological Society of Cincinnati

NameTitleCompensation
Samuel D JenikeVice President and Chief Operating Officer$290,003
Lori VossVice President and Chief Financial Officer$254,313
William T MaynardExecutive Director$635,775
Jeffrey WaltonDirector of Human Resource$139,396
Dean ViolettaDirector of Planning and Exhibits$113,654
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Zoological Society of Cincinnati

RevenuesFYE 03/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$89,942,990
Program services$18,568,998
Investment income and dividends$3,620,069
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$828,156
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$30,643
Net income from fundraising events$209,869
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,356,848
Total revenues$119,557,573

Form 990s for Zoological Society of Cincinnati

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-032024-09-05990View PDF
2023-032023-11-30990View PDF
2022-032022-11-28990View PDF
2021-032021-09-14990View PDF
2020-032021-04-06990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Zoological Society of Cincinnati

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CA$411,019,877
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA$64,694,779
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationPowell, OH$87,290,299
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$208,463,349
Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$45,038,256
Kansas City Zoo and AquariumKansas City, MO$62,517,690
Conservation Society of CaliforniaOakland, CA$30,880,796
Nashville ZooNashville, TN$47,398,988
Houston ZooHouston, TX$82,522,000
Data update history
October 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
October 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Bob and Jeanne Coughlin Foundation
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $18,750 from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC)
March 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3400 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
cincinnatizoo.org/ 
Phone
(513) 281-4700
Facebook page
cincinnatizoo 
Twitter profile
@cincinnatizoo 
IRS details
EIN
31-0537171
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1875
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
Central organization
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