Toledo Zoological Society

Organization Overview

Toledo Zoological Society is located in Toledo, OH. The organization was established in 1943. 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, Toledo Zoological Society employed 892 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Toledo Zoological Society 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 12/2020, Toledo Zoological Society generated $33.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $30.5m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE INSPIRE OUR GUESTS TO JOIN US IN BEING ADVOCATES FOR WILDLIFE AND CONSERVING THE NATURAL WORLD BY PROVIDING FUN, AWE-INSPIRING, AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. BY JOINING US, OTHERS HELP BUILD A MOVEMENT THAT CARES FOR ANIMALS AND CREATES A SHARED SPACE FOR WILDLIFE IN THIS WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE TOLEDO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST COMPLETE ZOOS WITH OVER 10,000 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.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$26,633,041
Investment income $93,218
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $6,310
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,469
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,589,156
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $33,389,335

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Toledo Zoological Society has awarded $2,634,119 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE TOLEDO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION

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Toledo, OH

PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS

$2,556,451

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Columbus, OH

PURPOSE: WILDLIFE GRANT

$59,976

PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

West Lafayette, IN

PURPOSE: WILDLIFE GRANT

$17,692
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Toledo Zoological Society has recieved totaling $405,259.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Carolyn And Herbert Metzger Foundation

Toledo, OH

PURPOSE: REPTILE HOUSE NATIVE TURTLE EXHIBIT

$200,000
Toledo Community Foundation

Toledo, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION,GRAY WOLF CARE, THE KODIAK RIDGE PROJECT, ZOO TEENS , 2021 SUPPORT FOR COMPANIES FOR KIDS, SUMMER CAMP AND MEMBERSHIPS FOR LMI FAMILIES

$142,109
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$57,650
Waite-Brand Foundation

Brooklyn, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$5,000
Goerlich Family Foundation Inc

Holland, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$14,039,577
Earnings$2,249,883
Net Contributions$2,861,114
Other Expense$2,477,861
Ending Balance$16,672,713

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