EIN 31-0537171

Zoological Society of Cincinnati

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
770
State
Year formed
1875
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
Zoological Society of Cincinnati's mission is to create adventure, convey knowledge, conserve nature and serve the community. The society recognizes the responsibility to partner with diverse and economically challenged communities. Its world-famous Cincinnati zoo & botanical garden inspires visitors to care about wildlife and wild places. The zoo was voted the #1 best zoo in a USA Today reader poll and has received rave reviews from Child Magazine, Parents Magazine, among others.
Total revenues
$73,083,333
2023
Total expenses
$54,883,019
2023
Total assets
$270,224,711
2023
Num. employees
770
2023

Program areas at Zoological Society of Cincinnati

The world-famous Cincinnati zoo & botanical garden is committed to inspiring visitors to care about wildlife and wild places. It was voted the #1 best zoo in a usa today reader poll and has also received rave reviews from child magazine, parents magazine, usa today and tripadvisor. Over 1.8 million people visit the zoo's award-winning habitats, and more than 500 animal and 3000 plant species annually. The zoo, an accredited member of the association of zoos & aquariums (aza) for almost 30 years, is internationally known for its success in the protection and propagation of endangered animals and plants and engages in research and conservation projects worldwide. Known as the #greenestzooinamerica, the zoo is doing its part to conserve natural resources that are critical to saving wildlife and its habitats and is committed to greening its daily operations and reducing its impact on the environment with rain gardens, recycled building materials, solar panels and more. The Cincinnati zoo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Grants made by Zoological Society of Cincinnati

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Rhino Foundation (IRF)Support for Asian Rhinos at Irf Discretion$26,630
Houston ZooElephant Herpes Virus Funding$20,000
Wild Entrust InternationalBotswana Predator Conservation Trust$20,000
...and 7 more grants made

Who funds Zoological Society of Cincinnati

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Farmer Family FoundationExempt Purpose of Organization$1,681,667
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,521,000
Cincinnati Zoo FoundationTo Provide Support To the Cincinnati Zoo.$1,240,150
...and 35 more grants received totalling $7,596,286

Personnel at Zoological Society of Cincinnati

NameTitleCompensation
Samuel D JenikeVice President and Chief Operating Officer$279,838
Lori VossVice President and Chief Financial Officer$241,822
William T MaynardExecutive Director$603,666
Jeffrey WaltonDirector of Human Resources$134,967
William SwansonDirector of Animal Research$129,691
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Zoological Society of Cincinnati

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$48,113,547
Program services$16,311,341
Investment income and dividends$1,538,742
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$697,718
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$63,156
Net income from fundraising events$17,987
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,340,842
Total revenues$73,083,333

Form 990s for Zoological Society of Cincinnati

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-11-30990View PDF
2022-032022-11-28990View PDF
2021-032021-09-14990View PDF
2020-032021-04-06990View PDF
2019-032019-11-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Zoological Society of Cincinnati

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$45,038,256
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationPowell, OH$89,903,001
Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA$61,363,354
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium'sOmaha, NE$72,264,487
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$208,463,349
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX$42,367,177
The Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ$47,073,859
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$21,451,189
Utah's Hogle ZooSalt Lake City, UT$20,973,376
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$35,542,324
Data update history
March 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,240,150 from Cincinnati Zoo Foundation
February 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $1,681,667 from Farmer Family Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3400 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
County
Hamilton County, OH
Website URL
cincinnatizoo.org/ 
Phone
(513) 281-4700
Facebook page
cincinnatizoo 
Twitter profile
@cincinnatizoo 
IRS details
EIN
31-0537171
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1875
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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