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EIN 34-4440256

Toledo Zoological Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,427
City
Toledo
State
Ohio
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
The Toledo Zoo is one of the world’s most complete zoos—it’s also the region’s top family destination. Each year nearly one million people come to The Toledo Zoo to experience the wonders of the natural world, from their beautiful grounds and their historic WPA-era buildings. You’ll encounter animals ranging from mammoth African elephants and majestic bald eagles to tiny toads and and even insects and spiders. For more than 100 years, The Toledo Zoo has engaged and inspired countless families and created memories that carry on for generations.
Total revenues
$47,461,864
2023
Total expenses
$43,744,190
2023
Total assets
$160,096,202
2023
Num. employees
1,427
2023

Program areas at Toledo Zoological Society

The Toledo Zoological Society is one of The world's most complete zoos with over 18,000 animals representing over 700 species. The grounds include one of The largest concentrations of wpa era buildings, formal gardens, conservatory, and amphitheatre. The zoo is at The forefront of many conservations efforts working to preserve endangered and threatened species. The zoo is also involved with breeding animals through The species survival program that is helping to ensure a future for some truly amazing species. In addition to these efforts, The zoo runs many education programs for both children and adults that inspire them to join The zoo in following their mission of caring for animals and conserving The natural world. All program expenses are used to support The animals, maintain The grounds, and provide educational experiences for The public.

Grants made by Toledo Zoological Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Toledo Zoological Society FoundationVarious Projects$221,003
Ohio State UniversityConservation Research$61,721
Trustees of Purdue University / Purdue UniversityConservation Research$28,074

Who funds Toledo Zoological Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Toledo Zoological Society FoundationVarious Projects$2,731,575
Carolyn and Herbert Metzger FoundationOperating$150,000
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo IArtist Relief Grant$131,250
...and 17 more grants received

Financials for Toledo Zoological Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$29,678,699
Program services$10,341,148
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,109
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-52,382
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,727,706
Miscellaneous revenues$765,584
Total revenues$47,461,864

Organizations like Toledo Zoological Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA$64,694,779
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationPowell, OH$87,290,299
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium'sOmaha, NE$70,820,977
Saint Louis Zoo AssociationSaint Louis, MO$63,311,338
Zoological Society of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH$119,557,573
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX$63,772,522
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$23,912,106
Memphis ZooMemphis, TN$25,787,222
Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA$155,905,897
Data update history
February 12, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 10, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
January 13, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 13, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $2,731,575 from The Toledo Zoological Society Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Waite M B-Brand Foundation TW
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2700 Broadway
Toledo, OH 43609
Metro area
Toledo, OH
County
Lucas County, OH
Website URL
toledozoo.org/ 
Phone
(419) 385-5721
Facebook page
TheToledoZoo 
Twitter profile
@toledozoo 
IRS details
EIN
34-4440256
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
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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