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EIN 35-1074747

Indianapolis Zoological

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
716
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
Year formed
1944
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
Indianapolis Zoological inspires conservation through education, engages the community, and serves as a vital resource for wildlife preservation and sustainability.
Also known as...
Indianapolis Zoological Society
Total revenues
$50,063,288
2023
Total expenses
$40,234,027
2023
Total assets
$227,094,570
2023
Num. employees
716
2023

Program areas at Indianapolis Zoological

The Indianapolis Zoo is a world-class Zoological institution that serves diverse populations from central Indiana and beyond through in-person visits and other methods of program delivery. As one of the region's foremost cultural and educational assets, the Zoo functions as a regional, national, and international resource for Zoological research and wildlife conservation.

Grants made by Indianapolis Zoological

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Lincoln Park Zoological SocietyConservation$80,000
WidecastConservation$50,000
Rewild (GWC)Conservation$45,000
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Indianapolis Zoological

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Christel DeHaan Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$2,748,000
Lilly EndowmentGeneral Operating Support$1,116,720
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$230,883
...and 39 more grants received totalling $5,029,761

Financials for Indianapolis Zoological

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$17,761,063
Program services$27,422,424
Investment income and dividends$2,175,654
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$751,569
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-121,975
Net income from fundraising events$2,074,553
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$50,063,288

Organizations like Indianapolis Zoological

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA$155,905,897
Nashville ZooNashville, TN$47,398,988
Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort Wayne, IN$15,740,300
Kansas City Zoo and AquariumKansas City, MO$62,517,690
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
Houston ZooHouston, TX$82,522,000
The Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ$46,724,587
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationPowell, OH$87,290,299
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA$64,694,779
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MI$54,342,499
Data update history
April 23, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from MDwise
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $130,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
January 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 10, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1200 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
indianapoliszoo.com/ 
Phone
(317) 630-2040
Facebook page
indianapoliszoo 
Twitter profile
@indianapoliszoo 
IRS details
EIN
35-1074747
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1944
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0244420
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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