American Association Of Zoo Keepers

Organization Overview

American Association Of Zoo Keepers is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Association Of Zoo Keepers employed 5 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Association Of Zoo Keepers 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, American Association Of Zoo Keepers generated $475.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $457.2k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, American Association Of Zoo Keepers has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $3,347,597. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOO KEEPERS EXISTS TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE IN THE ANIMAL KEEPING PROFESSION, FOSTER EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BENEFICIAL TO ANIMAL CARE, SUPPORT DESERVING CONSERVATION PROJECTS, AND PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND ANIMAL LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BOWLING FOR RHINOS - CONCEIVED TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THREE INTERNATIONAL SPECIES CONSERVATION SANCTUARIES THAT PRIMARILY EXIST TO PROVIDE HABITAT AND ANTI-POACHING PROTECTION FOR FIVE (5) SPECIES OF RHINO. THE SANCTUARIES ALSO PROTECT A MYRIAD OF SPECIES COMMONLY FOUND WITHIN THE SHARED ECOSYSTEM. OVER 80 ANNUAL BOWLING FOR RHINO EVENTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND AUSTRALIA. MONEY DONATIONS ARE ALSO RECEIVED VIA THE INTERNET. THE PROGRAM ALSO FUNDS AN ANNUAL DEDICATED GRANTING OPPORTUNITY IN RHINO RESEARCH, CONSERVATION OR RHINO HORN DEMAND EDUCATION ADMINISTERED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOO KEEPERS.


ANIMAL KEEPERS' FORUM - PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A MONTHLY MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO EXOTIC ANIMAL HUSBANDRY REACHING APPROXIMATELY 2,600 MEMBERS WORLDWIDE IN PRINT AND ELECTRONIC FORMAT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ed Hansen
Ceo/cfo
$47,700
Paul Brandenburger
President
$0
Nicole Pepo
Vice Preside
$0
Sara Bjerklie
Member
$0
Abbie Doan
Member
$0
Kristen Scaglione
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$235,030
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,094
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$245,124
Total Program Service Revenue$202,683
Investment income $6,925
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $157
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,478
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,302
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $4,294
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $475,089

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Association Of Zoo Keepers has awarded $252,794 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$118,742

LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY

Org PageRecipient Profile

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$111,992

ACTION FOR CHEETAHS IN KENYA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hudsonville, MI

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$22,060
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that American Association Of Zoo Keepers has recieved totaling $10,147.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Nancy Eccles And Homer M Hayward Family Foundation

Salt Lake City, UT

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc

Radnor, PA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT

$100
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$47
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