Columbus Zoological Park Association
- Assets
- $275.5m
- Revenue
- $103.3m
- Investments
- $8.8m
- Employees
- 2,180
- Location
- Powell, OH
- Founding
- 09/1952
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 31-4390844
Organization Overview
Columbus Zoological Park Association is located in Powell, OH. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Columbus Zoological Park Association employed 2,180 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbus Zoological Park Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Columbus Zoological Park Association generated $103.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $68.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Columbus Zoological Park Association has awarded 199 individual grants totaling $5,900,879. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO LEAD AND INSPIRE BY CONNECTING PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM IS A SPACIOUS 600-ACRE COMPLEX, WHICH IS HOME TO MORE THAN 10,000 ANIMALS, REPRESENTING OVER 600 SPECIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE COLUMBUS ZOO'S MISSION, TO LEAD AND INSPIRE BY CONNECTING PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE, IS THE FOUNDATION OF ALL WE DO THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, AND PROVIDING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE ZOO ALSO MAKES A GLOBAL IMPACT, CONTRIBUTING PRIVATELY-RAISED FUNDS TO SUPPORT POSITIVE LOCAL AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION. IN 2021, THE ZOO SUPPORTED 77 CONSERVATION PROJECTS IN 24+ COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carman Wirtz SVP Of Human Resources | 55 | $216,940 | |
Jen Ryan SVP Of Operations And Sustainability | 55 | $212,388 | |
Thomas Stalf Former Chief Executive Officer | 55 | $173,643 | |
Jennifer Bonifas Interim Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 55 | $169,510 |
Randall Junge VP Of Animal Health | 55 | $168,296 | |
Mayme Norman VP Of Philanthropy | 55 | $156,030 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $655,779 |
Plante Moran Pllc Auditing Services | 12/30/21 | $279,400 |
Thompson Hine Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $125,237 |
Superior Roof System Llc Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $105,475 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $309,353 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,774,634 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,951,083 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $222,876 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,035,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $38,427,931 |
| Investment income | $99,646 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $317,407 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,063,126 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $336,526 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,768,723 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $103,280,742 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $321,665 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $278,986 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $632,345 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $456,349 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $25,637,506 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,863,893 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,219,406 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,531,212 |
| Fees for services: Management | $188,390 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $997,323 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $68,035 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $42,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,332 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,759,912 |
| Advertising and promotion | $802,731 |
| Office expenses | $1,115,625 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,467,679 |
| Travel | $34,995 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,381 |
| Interest | $16,805 |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,295,900 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,542,295 |
| Insurance | $974,023 |
| All other expenses | $1,483,441 |
| Total functional expenses | $68,322,018 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $375,322 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,549,940 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,011,003 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,863,781 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,326,787 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $930,229 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $164,692,136 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $30,835,099 |
| Investments—other securities | $8,825,758 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $707,019 |
| Other assets | $338,482 |
| Total assets | $275,455,556 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,154,493 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,102,392 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,256,885 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $246,497,500 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,701,171 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $275,455,556 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Columbus Zoological Park Association has awarded $284,745 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Powell, OH PURPOSE: ANIMAL CONSERVATION/GENERAL OPERATIONS/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | $150,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: ANIMAL CONSERVATION | $20,525 |
Maitland, FL PURPOSE: ANIMAL CONSERVATION | $20,000 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: ANIMAL CONSERVATION | $15,000 |
Powell, OH PURPOSE: ANIMAL CONSERVATION | $15,000 |
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: ANIMAL CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Columbus Zoological Park Association has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $30,454,536 |
| Earnings | $4,973,237 |
| Admin Expense | $6,157 |
| Net Contributions | $704,209 |
| Other Expense | $1,283,033 |
| Grants | $12,561 |
| Ending Balance | $34,830,231 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Columbus Zoological Park Association Powell, OH | $275,455,556 | $103,280,742 |
Zoological Society Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $249,826,944 | $86,872,035 |
Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI | $71,019,757 | $55,152,416 |
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc Indianapolis, IN | $177,325,453 | $23,714,934 |
Zoological Society Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $118,635,708 | $26,529,421 |
Toledo Zoological Society Toledo, OH | $155,300,570 | $33,389,335 |
Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $75,149,529 | $27,701,336 |
Akron Zoological Park Akron, OH | $85,745,388 | $19,333,819 |
Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | $29,186,847 | $12,846,131 |
Norristown Zoological Society Norristown, PA | $59,730,142 | $48,318,242 |
Binder Park Zoological Society Inc Battle Creek, MI | $12,225,124 | $8,541,958 |
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc South Bend, IN | $5,034,664 | $7,129,735 |