Akron Zoological Park
- Assets
- $85.7m
- Revenue
- $19.3m
- Investments
- $5.1m
- Employees
- 292
- Location
- Akron, OH
- Founding
- 08/1952
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-6003866
Organization Overview
Akron Zoological Park is located in Akron, 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, Akron Zoological Park employed 292 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Akron Zoological Park 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, Akron Zoological Park generated $19.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE CONNECT YOUR LIFE TO WILDLIFE WHILE INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONSERVATION ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HORTICULTURE & PRESERVATIONTHE MISSION OF THE HORTICULTURE AND PRESERVATION PROGRAM IS TO FOSTER A CONNECTION WITH WILDLIFE AND A DESIRE TO PROTECT WILD PLACES BY CREATING A POSITIVE GUEST EXPERIENCE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH IMMERSIVE THEMING THROUGH LANDSCAPE PLANTS, HIGHLIGHTING THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PLANTS AND ANIMALS, AND THE DEMONSTRATION OF SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING PRACTICES. THE AKRON ZOO IS AN ACCREDITED PUBLIC GARDEN THROUGH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC GARDENS ASSOCIATION (APGA) AND MAINTAINS A WIDE COLLECTION OF UNIQUE PLANTS FOR DISPLAY AND EDUCATION PURPOSES. ALL LANDSCAPING AT THE ZOO IS DESIGNED TO INCLUDE NATIVE PLANT SPECIES, DROUGHT-TOLERANT SPECIES, HOST OR FOOD PLANTS FOR NATIVE WILDLIFE, AND OTHER ECOLOGICALLY-BENEFICIAL PLANTS. THE AKRON ZOO GARDENS INCLUDE A MONARCH WAYSTATION. AS CONSERVATORS OF WILDLIFE, THE AKRON ZOO DOES NOT INSTALL INVASIVE OR POTENTIALLY INVASIVE PLANTS.PROVIDED 365 DAYS OF FACILITY MAINTENANCE.
ANIMAL CAREFROM AFRICAN LIONS TO MICROSCOPIC CORAL, THE AKRON ZOO PROVIDES CARE TO OVER 3,500 ANIMALS REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 226 SPECIES. PARTICIPATION IN CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, (I.E. CORAL REEF RESTORATION, WHITE WING WOOD DUCK RESEARCH) AND SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS IS AN IMPORTANT FUNCTION OF THE ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, THE ZOO IS ACTIVELY SAVING WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS, AS WELL AS TAKING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ENDANGERED SPECIES (I.E. RED WOLF, NORTH AMERICAN SONGBIRDS, SNOW LEOPARDS).IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SPECIES SURVIVAL EFFORTS, THE ANIMAL CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED HUSBANDRY, VETERINARY CARE, NUTRITION, ENRICHMENT, WELFARE AND TRAINING TO EACH ANIMAL.PROVIDED 365 DAYS OF ANIMAL CARE.
EDUCATIONTHE EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE ZOO. THROUGH EDUCATION WE WORK TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO WILDLIFE AND FOSTER APPRECIATION FOR OUR NATURAL WORLD. COMBINED WITH OTHER METHODS, EDUCATION CAN HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN SAVING WILDLIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED ON AND OFF SITE TO A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES. PROGRAMS ARE FEE BASED TO GENERATE REVENUE, AS WELL AS, GRANT FUNDED TO SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES. HABITAT SIGNAGE, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS AND PRESENTATIONS, DISCOVERY CARTS, AND INTERACTIVE AREAS ARE WAYS TO EDUCATE AND CONNECT WITH GUESTS WHILE AT THE ZOO AND HELPS ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION.30,179 PARTICIPANTS SERVED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Doug Piekarz President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $226,889 |
Pamela Holtz Chief Development Officer & Sr VP | Officer | 50 | $143,656 |
Linda Criss Chief Operating Officer & Sr VP | Officer | 50 | $137,006 |
Mellissa Reed Chief Business Officer & Sr VP | Officer | 50 | $136,407 |
Kimberly Cook Vice President Life Sciences | 50 | $108,572 | |
Patricia Waickman Senior VP & Gm (thru 12/31) | Officer | 50 | $85,580 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Panzica Construction Habitat Construction | 12/30/21 | $2,865,755 |
Ct Taylor Habitat Construction | 12/30/21 | $134,380 |
Royal Landscape New Habitat Landscaping | 12/30/21 | $215,544 |
Kemp Broadcast Marketing Advertising Services | 12/30/21 | $110,645 |
Atnetplus Inc It Services | 12/30/21 | $125,654 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $119,863 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,129,136 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,308,066 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $83,375 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,557,065 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,282,244 |
| Investment income | $29,269 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $192 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$26,707 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $28,727 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $453,951 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $19,333,819 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $33,351 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $875,538 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $269,396 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,716,320 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $107,117 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,233,159 |
| Payroll taxes | $526,713 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $45,340 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,407 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $235,991 |
| Office expenses | $127,528 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,013,558 |
| Travel | $27,235 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,427,601 |
| Insurance | $137,503 |
| All other expenses | $234,462 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,579,806 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,945,787 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,315,967 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,356 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $77,019 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $142,220 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,371,076 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,100,174 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,680,839 |
| Total assets | $85,745,388 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,036,168 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $791,686 |
| 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 | $2,827,854 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $80,390,257 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,527,277 |
| 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 | $85,745,388 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Akron Zoological Park has awarded $28,871 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Akron, OH PURPOSE: CONSERVATION AND SUPPORT | $22,871 |
Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: HURRICANE RELIEF FOR AZA FACILITIES | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Akron Zoological Park has recieved totaling $340,420.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lehner Family Foundation Akron, OH PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, SAFARI, SPONSPRSHI | $252,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $16,600 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
Lois Sisler Mcfawn Foundation Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $8,500 |
Stark Community Foundation Inc Canton, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,164 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,918,953 |
| Earnings | $748,719 |
| Net Contributions | $19,446 |
| Other Expense | $6,279 |
| Ending Balance | $6,680,839 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society Schnecksville, PA | $4,150,376 | $5,175,034 |