EIN 86-0174843

The Phoenix Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
594
State
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Phoenix Zoo advances the stewardship and conservation of animals and their habitats while providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world. It operates within Papago Park, boasting a 126-acre zoological park with over 3,000 animals in exhibitions and participates in worldwide species survival plans. Through ecosystem exhibition, education, and conservation efforts, the zoo fulfills its mission as an Arizona Center for Nature Conservation.
Also known as...
Arizona Center for Nature Conservation
Total revenues
$46,724,587
2023
Total expenses
$37,873,723
2023
Total assets
$100,793,859
2023
Num. employees
594
2023

Program areas at The Phoenix Zoo

Acnc operates The Phoenix Zoo, a 126-acre zoological park, within papago park, with over 3,000 animals in exhibitions, and participates in worldwide species survival plans. Through ecosystem exhibition, education and Conservation, The Zoo serves visitors with a mission to provide experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for The natural world. (continued on schedule o)with a focus on experiential learning, The Zoo also conducts a variety of educational activities with children as their primary audience to emphasize caring relationships, personal responsibility, and action to conserve animals and Nature in general.

Grants made by The Phoenix Zoo

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Association of Zoos and AquariumsAza Safe Contribution; Wildlife Tracking Alliance Donation$30,000
The Peregrine FundWild Condor Conservation; California Confor Sustainability; Vulture Conservation in Kenya$18,500
Minnesota Zoo FoundationTiger Conservation$15,000
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds The Phoenix Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arizona Community FoundationGeneral Support$479,246
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$250,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$242,450
...and 58 more grants received totalling $3,837,142

Personnel at The Phoenix Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Norberto J. Bert CastroBoard Member$490,163
Bonnie MendozaChief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer$297,446
Christine Lowery-NunezChief Administrative Officer$200,155
Dave LoncalaVice President of Finance and Accounting
Linda HardwickVice President of Marketing, Communications and Events
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for The Phoenix Zoo

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,222,806
Program services$36,065,547
Investment income and dividends$1,442,078
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-44,258
Net income from fundraising events$7,277
Net income from gaming activities$5,920
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$25,217
Total revenues$46,724,587

Form 990s for The Phoenix Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-15990View PDF
2018-062019-12-20990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Phoenix Zoo

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationPowell, OH$89,903,001
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA$61,363,354
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$208,463,349
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX$42,367,177
Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$73,083,333
Memphis ZooMemphis, TN$25,890,431
Tulsa ZooTulsa, OK$22,718,335
Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$45,038,256
Sacramento Zoological SocietySacramento, CA$13,151,636
Indianapolis ZoologicalIndianapolis, IN$42,184,759
Data update history
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Woodward Fund FSW Bank of America Na
April 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $206,529 from Association of Zoos and Aquariums
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $89,000 from Wallace Research Foundation
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
455 N Galvin Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
phoenixzoo.org/ 
Phone
(602) 273-1341
Facebook page
PhoenixZoo 
Twitter profile
@phoenixzoo 
IRS details
EIN
86-0174843
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
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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