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
Who funds Zoological Society of Cincinnati
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Zoological Society of Cincinnati
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Samuel D Jenike | Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | $279,838 | 2023-03-31 |
| Lori Voss | Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer | $241,822 | 2024-08-15 |
| William T Maynard | Executive Director | $603,666 | 2023-03-31 |
| Jeffrey Walton | Director of Human Resources | $134,967 | 2023-03-31 |
| William Swanson | Director of Animal Research | $129,691 | 2023-03-31 |
| ...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for Zoological Society of Cincinnati
| Revenues | FYE 03/2024 | FYE 03/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $89,942,990 | $48,113,547 | 86.9% |
| Program services | $18,568,998 | $16,311,341 | 13.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,620,069 | $1,538,742 | 135.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $828,156 | $697,718 | 18.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $30,643 | $63,156 | -51.5% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $209,869 | $17,987 | 1066.8% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $6,356,848 | $6,340,842 | 0.3% |
| Total revenues | $119,557,573 | $73,083,333 | 63.6% |
Organizations like Zoological Society of Cincinnati
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Zoo Atlanta | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $46,504,632 |
| Columbus Zoological Park Association | 501(c)(3) | Powell, OH | $89,903,001 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $61,363,354 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Monterey, CA | $208,463,349 |
| Toledo Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Toledo, OH | $45,038,256 |
| Conservation Society of California | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $30,880,796 |
| Nashville Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $34,976,521 |
| Houston Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $68,161,300 |
| Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's | 501(c)(3) | Omaha, NE | $72,264,487 |
| Saint Louis Zoo Association | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $30,524,801 |
Data update history
March 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
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/Â
- Phone
- (513) 281-4700
- Facebook page
- cincinnatizooÂ
- Twitter profile
- @cincinnatizooÂ
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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