EIN 86-0174843

The Phoenix Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
506
State
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
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
$47,073,859
2022
Total expenses
$30,538,563
2022
Total assets
$88,986,342
2022
Num. employees
506
2022

Program areas at The Phoenix Zoo

The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation 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$25,000
Association of Zoos and AquariumsSafe Endowment Fund Contribution$10,000
Minnesota Zoo FoundationTiger Conservation$10,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds The Phoenix Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustConstruct A New One-Acre African Lion and Hyena Habitat.$500,000
Virginia G. Piper Charitable TrustSupport Construction of New Cultural Habitats (Capital Campaign).$400,000
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustSupport To Reduce Groundwater Demand Through Agriculture Infrastructure Improvements and Other Projects.$274,275
...and 65 more grants received totalling $3,917,965

Personnel at The Phoenix Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Norberto CastroPresident and Chief Executive Officer$490,163
Bonnie MendozaChief Financial Officer$297,446
Christine Lowery-NunezChief Administrative Officer$200,155
Joe WilkesVice President of Facilities, Construction, and Operations
David LoncalaVice President of Finance and Accounting$135,875
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for The Phoenix Zoo

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,670,562
Program services$29,449,268
Investment income and dividends$650,992
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$87,737
Net income from fundraising events$-11,009
Net income from gaming activities$18,620
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$207,689
Total revenues$47,073,859

Form 990s for The Phoenix Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-15990View PDF
2018-062019-12-20990View PDF
2017-062018-04-10990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
June 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,500 from P Bruce and Virginia C Benson Foundation
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $71,500 from Wallace Research Foundation
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible 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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