EIN 62-1231591

Birmingham Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
190
State
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Birmingham Zoo educates visitors on animal & horticultural life through exhibits, programs & activities while promoting conservation efforts and community engagement.
Total revenues
$11,921,574
2022
Total expenses
$12,241,042
2022
Total assets
$48,199,187
2022
Num. employees
190
2022

Program areas at Birmingham Zoo

Management of facility operations of the Birmingham Zoo, sponsorship of educational, environmental, and conservation programs, and promotion of the Zoo and animal and horticultural life through exhibits, programs and activities, enlightening visitors about the plight of endangered animals and the support needed for global wildlife conservation efforts, the Birmingham Zoo is accredited by the assoication of zoos and aquariums, relationship with the Birmingham chapter of the american association of Zoo keepers, this partnership furthers conservation awareness and the education and appreciation for animal care specifically, the organization helps maintain the species survival programs - a worldwide cooperative breeding and conservation program.
Publication and distribution of "animal tracks and other periodic publications.
Birmingham Zoo's educational programs -students visiting Zoo on field trips was 29,586 and 26 out of 67 Alabama counties served by educational programs. The number of individuals served in all programming is below.programso zooschool: 695 participantso field trip program: 1,761 participantso homeschool class: 513 participantso Zoo to you outreach: 904 participantso summer Zoo camp: 587 participantso teacher professional development: 79 participantso Zoo to myself & behind the scenes tour: 51 participantso meet the neighbors: views-540 impressions-663 click through rate-7.7%o digital discovery program: 2,977 participantsscholarshipso summer camp scholarships - 19o digital program scholarships - 61

Who funds Birmingham Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lucille S Beeson Charitable Trust Bond MGMTGeneral Operating$451,713
The Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamGeneral Support + Special Programs + Thriving Communities$118,150
Barbara Ingalls Shook FoundationZoo Exhibits for Wildlife Preservation$110,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $1,257,605

Personnel at Birmingham Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Chris PfefferkornPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Senior Vice President$290,357
Margaret WhitmanChief Financial Officer$157,460
Karen CarrollVice President Development / Vice President of Development$0
Roger TorbertVice President of Education
Dr. Stephanie MccainDirector of Animal Health
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Birmingham Zoo

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,051,258
Program services$6,062,599
Investment income and dividends$67,459
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$94,343
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$60,685
Net income from fundraising events$538,768
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$46,462
Total revenues$11,921,574

Form 990s for Birmingham Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122019-12-13990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$45,038,256
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CA$51,747,392
The Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ$47,073,859
Sedgwick County ZooWichita, KS$18,448,053
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater, FL$24,784,921
Tulsa ZooTulsa, OK$22,718,335
Blank Park ZooDes Moines, IA$8,756,051
Seneca Park Zoo SocietyRochester, NY$4,586,471
Data update history
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Thomas E Jernigan Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $498,723 from Lucille S Beeson Charitable Trust Bond MGMT
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2630 Cahaba Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
Metro area
Birmingham-Hoover, AL
County
Jefferson County, AL
Website URL
birminghamzoo.com/ 
Phone
(205) 879-0409
Facebook page
BirminghamZoo 
Twitter profile
@birminghamzoo 
IRS details
EIN
62-1231591
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
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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