EIN 52-0996352

The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
228
Year formed
1876
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Currently the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's animal collection encompasses birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles, representing nearly 200 species. Animals are displayed in natural settings replicating their native habitats.
Also known as...
The Maryland Zoological Society
Total revenues
$20,547,927
2022
Total expenses
$21,325,493
2022
Total assets
$71,801,166
2022
Num. employees
228
2022

Program areas at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Vistor services: provide assistance to over 428,000 guests, anually. Services include ticket and membership sales, shuttle service, carousel and train rides and animal experiences, including giraffe feeding and penguin encounters. The Zoo also provides security and first aid. Zoo publications include an annual report and monthly e-mail updates. The Zoo maintains public relations and marketing programs (including website and social media) to inform visitors of Zoo news and support positive guest experiences.
Educational services: The Zoo offers a variety of educational programs for students and teachers, both on and off Zoo grounds. Staff and volunteers are stationed throughout The Zoo daily to teach guests about wildlife and conservation through stations, scripted talks, exhibit interpretation, and handling animal ambassadors. The Zoo mobile outreach program takes The Zoo to classrooms, senior centers and other facilities all over The state.
Flora and fauna: Zoo staff provide daily care for over 1,351 animals from routine husbandry procedures, i.e. Care and feeding, training and enrichment, special assistance with breeding and births. Zoo animal, horticulture, maintenance and exhibit staff provide upkeep to exhibit areas, as well as gardens and fauna found elsewhere on Zoo grounds.

Grants made by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Proyecto Rana DoradaGeneral Support$20,000
Lincoln Park Zoological SocietyGeneral Support$6,000

Who funds The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
T Rowe Price FoundationCreativity and Innovation$70,000
Ensign C Markland Kelly JR Memorial FoundationProgram Support$50,000
The Kahlert FoundationTo Support the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's Teen Volunteer Program$40,000
...and 51 more grants received totalling $559,268

Personnel at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

NameTitleCompensation
John K FowlerPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Kirby FowlerCeopresident$289,200
Diane HutchinsVice President of Governmental Affairs / Vice President of Government Affairs$128,629
Ellen BronsonSenior Director of Health and Conserva$104,118
Shannon BrownSenior Director of Business Development$100,802
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$12,130,063
Program services$8,070,361
Investment income and dividends$6,119
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$383,977
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,161
Net income from fundraising events$-66,210
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$18,456
Total revenues$20,547,927

Form 990s for The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062020-09-22990View PDF
2018-062019-02-21990View PDF
2017-062018-01-19990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL$82,219,310
Houston ZooHouston, TX$84,488,792
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$54,724,040
Pittsburgh Zoological and PPG AquariumPittsburgh, PA$27,701,336
Lincoln Park Zoological SocietyChicago, IL$64,159,516
Nashville ZooNashville, TN$49,123,264
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$18,240,112
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)Los Angeles, CA$11,347,392
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$14,099,663
Zoo Miami Foundation (ZSF)Miami, FL$9,606,049
Data update history
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Ensign C Markland Kelly JR Memorial Foundation
February 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Ensign C Markland Kelly JR Memorial Foundation
July 9, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1876 Mansion House Dr
Baltimore, MD 21217
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
County
Baltimore City, MD
Website URL
marylandzoo.org/ 
Phone
(410) 396-7102
Facebook page
MarylandZoo 
Twitter profile
@marylandzoo 
IRS details
EIN
52-0996352
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1876
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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