Akron Zoological Park

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WE CONNECT YOUR LIFE TO WILDLIFE WHILE INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONSERVATION ACTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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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Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Panzica Construction
Habitat Construction
$2,865,755
Ct Taylor
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$134,380
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$215,544
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$125,654
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$110,645
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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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Akron Zoological Park has awarded $28,871 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE AKRON ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC

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Akron, OH

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION AND SUPPORT

$22,871

ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS

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Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: HURRICANE RELIEF FOR AZA FACILITIES

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Akron Zoological Park has recieved totaling $340,420.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$5,918,953
Earnings$748,719
Net Contributions$19,446
Other Expense$6,279
Ending Balance$6,680,839

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