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EIN 62-1034633

Knoxville Zoological Gardens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
379
City
Knoxville
State
Tennessee
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
Knoxville Zoological Gardens celebrates the wonders of the natural world through education, conservation, exhibition, research, and recreation. Its mission is to provide educational programs and cultural enrichment to the general public while promoting animal conservation. The zoo welcomed 585,282 visitors in 2021 and conducts endangered species research in partnership with official species survival plans.
Total revenues
$20,707,003
2022
Total expenses
$18,279,830
2022
Total assets
$65,507,992
2022
Num. employees
379
2022

Program areas at Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Zoological park operated for the enjoyment and education of the general public. In 2022, 582,692 people were admitted to the zoo. The zoo also conducts endangered species research in conjunction with official species survival plans.

Who funds Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
East Tennessee Foundation (ETF)Gen/oper Support$106,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$59,150
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$28,200
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at Knoxville Zoological Gardens

NameTitleCompensation
Tam JaramilloChief Financial Officer$149,960
Lisa NewPresident$335,981
Thomas S ChesterDirector of Operations$108,297
Tina RolenDirector of Communications / Director of Marketing and Communications
Dana DecareauxInterim Director of Development
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Knoxville Zoological Gardens

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$10,211,463
Program services$9,845,735
Investment income and dividends$27,950
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$24,852
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-27,959
Net income from fundraising events$624,962
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$20,707,003

Form 990s for Knoxville Zoological Gardens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-18990View PDF
2021-122022-08-16990View PDF
2020-122021-09-15990View PDF
2019-122020-11-18990View PDF
2018-122019-10-25990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Knoxville Zoological Gardens

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Clearwater Marine AquariumClearwater, FL$24,784,921
Fort Worth Zoological AssociationFort Worth, TX$71,775,822
San Francisco Zoo and GardensSan Francisco, CA$36,024,993
Brevard ZooMelbourne, FL$26,391,211
Birmingham ZooBirmingham, AL$11,921,574
Friends of the Topeka ZooTopeka, KS$9,391,751
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$13,151,636
Fresno Chaffee ZooFresno, CA$38,573,430
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$18,240,112
South Carolina AquariumCharleston, SC$28,179,213
Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $17,500 from Haslam Family Foundation
September 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 14, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 7 new vendors, including , , , , , , and
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr
Knoxville, TN 37914
Metro area
Knoxville, TN
County
Knox County, TN
Website URL
zooknoxville.org/ 
Phone
(865) 637-5331
Facebook page
knoxvillezoo 
IRS details
EIN
62-1034633
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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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