EIN 51-0253147

Virginia Zoological Society (VZP)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
103
Year formed
1979
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
The Virginia Zoological Park seeks to increase understanding of the world's flora and fauna and to add to the growing body of knowledge about them, to display animals respectfully, in a way that encourages their natural behavior.
Total revenues
$5,638,748
2022
Total expenses
$4,156,628
2022
Total assets
$10,092,647
2022
Num. employees
103
2022

Program areas at VZP

Animal care for animals used in our educational programs. These programs include up close and personal behind the scenes tours of animal habitats and stage presentations featuring live animals which include messaging about conservation locally and around the world. Our education department provides informal and formal educational programs on grounds for visitors, as well as at schools, libraries and the community. Public and private events, birthday parties and programs are held on grounds throughout the year and often include live animal programming. These programs and other revenue generating activities on grounds make it possible for us to support and partner with other organizations to support their conservation work in the field.

Who funds Virginia Zoological Society (VZP)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationOperational Support$10,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationOperational Support$8,000
Hampton Roads Community FoundationFood for Humans and Animals - Virginia Zoo Wellness Campus Garden Boxes$6,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at VZP

NameTitleCompensation
Greg BockheimExecutive Director$0
Lynn CobbFirst Vice President$0
Christina GoodeTreasurer$0
Andrew BakerSecretary$0
Susan SmallwoodPresident$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for VZP

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,871,657
Program services$345,056
Investment income and dividends$9,721
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-2,488
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-196,845
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$611,647
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,638,748

Form 990s for VZP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-062022-01-26990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062020-10-16990View PDF
2018-062019-12-06990View PDF
2017-062018-11-15990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Hampton Roads Community Foundation
July 9, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 9, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3500 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23504
Metro area
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
County
Norfolk city, VA
Website URL
virginiazoo.org/ 
Phone
(757) 441-2374
Facebook page
thevirginiazoo 
Twitter profile
@virginiazoo 
IRS details
EIN
51-0253147
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1979
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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