AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARK: Form 990, tax year 2024
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- Organization
- AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARK (EIN 34-6003866)
- Tax period
- 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
- Filed
- 2025-09-30
- IRS object ID
- 202502739349301840
- Schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule G
- Schedule I
- Schedule J
- Schedule M
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2025-09-30T15:02:37-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2024-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 363168081 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | SIKICH LLC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 4020 KINROSS LAKES PARKWAY SUITE | AddressLine1Txt |
| Address Line2 | 300 | AddressLine2Txt |
| City | RICHFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 44286 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2024-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 346003866 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARK | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | AKRO | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 3303752550 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 500 EDGEWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AKRON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 443072199 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | DOUG PIEKARZ | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT/CEO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3303752550 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2025-09-30 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Responsible Prty Info Curr | Yes (1) | IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | BRIDGETTE MUGGE | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00671418 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3308646661 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2025-09-30 | PreparationDt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2024 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | DOUG PIEKARZ | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 500 EDGEWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AKRON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 443072199 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $31,754,605 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.AKRONZOO.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1953 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | OH | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | WE CONNECT YOUR LIFE TO WILDLIFE WHILE INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONSERVATION ACTION. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 30 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 30 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 356 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 180 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $18,288,469 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $19,250,833 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $4,993,343 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $4,950,272 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $283,054 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $652,195 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $347,240 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $307,071 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $23,912,106 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $25,160,371 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $39,151 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $21,756 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $10,655,969 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $11,308,999 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $1,023,476 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $7,738,723 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $7,476,048 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $18,433,843 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $18,806,803 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | $5,478,263 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $6,353,568 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $95,823,320 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $102,731,475 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $2,991,291 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $2,862,327 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $92,832,029 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $99,869,148 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | WE CONNECT YOUR LIFE TO WILDLIFE WHILE INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONSERVATION ACTION. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $6,422,096 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | 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. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $4,121,009 | ExpenseAmt |
| Desc | ANIMAL CAREFROM AFRICAN LIONS TO MICROSCOPIC CORAL, THE AKRON ZOO PROVIDES CARE TO OVER 3,108 ANIMALS REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 230 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. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $1,782,715 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $21,756 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $3,543,762 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | MEMBERSHIP AND GUEST SERVICES: THE AKRON ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ANYONE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ZOO BY PURCHASING AN ANNUAL PASS. THERE ARE MULTIPLE OPTIONS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP TO A FAMILY DELUXE MEMBERSHIP TO ACCOMMODATE A RANGE OF FAMILY SIZES AND NEEDS. EACH MEMBERSHIP COMES WITH BENEFITS SUCH AS UNLIMITED FREE ADMISSION TO THE ZOO YEAR ROUND, FREE PARKING, DISCOUNTS ON PURCHASES IN THE GIFTSHOP, SPECIAL MEMBER ONLY EVENTS AND PREVIEWS OF NEW AREAS, DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TO OVER 150 ACCREDITED ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS NATIONWIDE, AND DISCOUNTS ON EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE BOO AT THE ZOO AND WILD LIGHTS. THE ZOO'S MEMBERSHIP HOUSEHOLDS TOTALS AROUND 14,000. THE ZOO'S GUEST SERVICES INCLUDE GUEST EXPERIENCES, FOOD SERVICE AND GIFT SHOP. THE ZOO WELCOMES GUESTS THROUGH OUR WELCOME CENTER WHERE GUESTS CAN PURCHASE ADMISSION AT OUR TICKET COUNTER BEFORE ENTERING THE ZOO. THROUGHOUT THE ZOO, THERE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAROUSEL AND TRAIN RIDES, PURCHASE CRACKERS TO FEED OUR GOATS OR EXPERIENCE VIRTUAL REALITY ON OUR VIRTUAL REALITY RIDE. ALL OF THESE ACTIVITIES GENERATE REVENUE TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS. OUR KOMODO KINGDOM CAFE PROVIDES FOOD OPTIONS YEAR ROUND TO GUESTS, WE ALSO HAVE MULTIPLE STANDS THROUGHOUT THE PARK THAT PROVIDE SEASONAL OFFERINGS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND SELECT SPECIAL EVENTS. IN TOTAL WE HAVE FIVE LOCATIONS WHERE GUESTS CAN PURCHASE FOOD AND BEVERAGES. THE GIFT SHOP OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMEMBER THEIR VISIT WITH A SOUVENIR OR GIFT. THE MAIN SHOP IS IN THE WELCOME CENTER AND GUESTS EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP TO EXIT THE ZOO. THERE IS ALSO A CART JUST INSIDE THE ENTRANCE TO THE ZOO THAT OFFERS SCOOTER AND STROLLER RENTALS, AS WELL AS SOME SELECT ITEMS SUCH AS HATS AND SUNGLASSES. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp (2 entries)
| ExpenseExpenseAmt | RevenueRevenueAmt | DescDesc |
|---|---|---|
| $1,698,442 | $339,461 | 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.57,102 PARTICIPANTS SERVED. |
| $1,136,932 | $1,067,049 | SPECIAL AND GROUP EVENTS: THE AKRON ZOO HOSTS AROUND 90 EVENTS ANNUALLY. THESE EVENTS RANGE FROM EVENTS THAT FOCUS ON CONNECTING CHILDREN TO ANIMALS SUCH AS INTERNATIONAL RED PANDA DAY OR WORLD TURTLE DAY, TO ADULT ONLY AFTER HOUR EVENTS SUCH AS BREW AT THE ZOO OR LOCKEDZOO. TWO OF OUR LARGEST EVENTS ARE BOO AT THE ZOO IN OCTOBER AND WILD LIGHTS, WHICH STARTS IN LATE NOVEMBER AND RUNS THROUGH DECEMBER. THE ZOO OFFERS A VARIETY OF RENTAL OPTIONS AND PROGRAMS INCLUDING BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES, PICNIC RENTALS, AFTER HOURS RENTALS OF A SPECIFIC AREA OF THE ZOO, LIKE PRIDE OF AFRICA, OR THE ENTIRE ZOO. WE HAVE THREE SPECIFIC AREAS THAT CAN BE RENTED DURING THE DAY WHEN WE ARE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THESE INCLUDE NATURE'S VIEW. THIS SPACE ACCOMMODATES 40 PEOPLE AND IS OFTEN RENTED FOR BABY SHOWERS, BRIDAL SHOWERS OR CORPORATE RETREATS/MEETINGS. THERE ARE ALSO TWO PICNIC PAVILION AVAILABLE FOR RENT. EACH PAVILION ACCOMODATES 125 TO 150 PEOPLE. THE PAVILIONS ARE OFTEN RENTED FOR CORPORATE PICNICS, FAMILY REUNIONS OR SPECIAL CELEBRATIONS LIKE GRADUATION PARTIES. |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $2,835,374 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Revenue | $1,406,510 | TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $15,161,194 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (1) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments | Yes (1) | DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | Yes (1) | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | Yes (1) | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | Yes (1) | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (1) | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (1) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (1) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With35 Ctrl Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | Yes (1) | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | Yes (1) | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | Yes (1) | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | Yes (1) | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 113 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 356 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | 0 | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | Yes (1) | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contri Discl | Yes (1) | QuidProQuoContriDisclInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | 0 | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Subj To Tax Rmnrtn Ex Prcht Pymt | 0 | SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd |
| Subject To Excs Tax Net Invst Inc | 0 | SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 30 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 30 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | OH | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | DOUG PIEKARZ | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 3303752550 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 500 EDGEWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AKRON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 443072199 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (40 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Average Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | OfficerOfficerInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE SANTANA | ||||||||
| CHAIRMAN | 1.20 | 0.10 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| JOHN SLAGTER | ||||||||
| VICE-CHAIRMAN | 0.90 | 0.10 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| EDDIE TAYLOR | ||||||||
| VICE-CHAIRMAN | 0.50 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| EREN DEMIRAY | ||||||||
| SECRETARY | 0.60 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| BETH REHO | ||||||||
| TREASURER | 0.60 | 0.10 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| CAROLE BECERRA | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| ROBERT BERK | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.60 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| FRANK BEVILACQUA | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.60 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| PATRICK BRAVO | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.30 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| VERONICA COOK EUELL | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.40 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DAVE FREDERICK | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| RYAN FULMER | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.40 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| ANUSHA GIBSON | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| LEIGH GREENFELDER | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| CAROL HULSEMANN | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.30 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| RON KLEINMAN | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| DAVID KOLY | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.30 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| ROBERT LITTMAN | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | 0.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| PAT MCMAHON | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.10 | 0.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CATHRYN O'MALLEY | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| NANCY RAY | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.50 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| GLORIA RODGERS | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| BETHANNE SCRUGGS | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.20 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| JIM SNIDER | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.70 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| CRAIG STANLEY | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.50 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| BEN SUTTON | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.50 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| STEVE TAYLOR | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.50 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| TOM TEODOSIO | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| CANDICE WATKINS | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.40 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| SOPHIE VEILLETTE | ||||||||
| TRUSTEE | 0.70 | 0.10 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| DOUG PIEKARZ | ||||||||
| PRESIDENT & CEO | 50.00 | 4.50 | Yes (X) | $289,832 | $0 | $71,282 | ||
| LINDA CRISS | ||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & SR. VP | 50.00 | Yes (X) | $172,568 | $0 | $44,360 | |||
| PAMELA HOLTZ | ||||||||
| CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER & SR. VP | 50.00 | Yes (X) | $186,829 | $0 | $24,253 | |||
| BOB LESSNAU | ||||||||
| VP OF LIFE SCIENCES | 50.00 | Yes (X) | $143,574 | $0 | $31,590 | |||
| MELLISSA REED THRU 053124 | ||||||||
| CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER & SR. VP | 50.00 | 4.50 | Yes (X) | $129,809 | $0 | $32,802 | ||
| MICHELLE VECTIRELIS | ||||||||
| VP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE | 50.00 | Yes (X) | $165,019 | $0 | $44,831 | |||
| VINCENT JEFFRIES | ||||||||
| VP OF COMMUNICATIONS/EDUCATION | 50.00 | Yes (X) | $143,105 | $0 | $34,395 | |||
| BRITTANY RIZZO | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH | 50.00 | $120,766 | $0 | $22,679 | Yes (X) | |||
| SHANE GOOD | ||||||||
| SR DIRECTOR OF LIFE SCIENCES | 50.00 | $107,799 | $0 | $10,867 | Yes (X) | |||
| TARI KAUFMAN | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 50.00 | $105,788 | $0 | $14,374 | Yes (X) | |||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $1,565,089 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $331,433 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 10 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (1) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| Address Line1ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMIT CONSTRUCTION | |||||
| 1095 HOME AVENUE | AKRON | OH | 44310 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | $1,195,880 |
| CAVANAUGH BUILDING CORPORATION | |||||
| 1744 COLLIER ROAD | AKRON | OH | 44320 | GENERAL HABITAT CONSTRUCTION/REPAIRS | $284,944 |
| DVA ARCHITECTURE | |||||
| 1422 EUCLID AVENUE 1010 | CLEVELAND | OH | 44115 | ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | $253,448 |
| ATNETPLUS INC | |||||
| 1000 CAMPUS DR SUITE 700 | STOW | OH | 44224 | IT SERVICES | $249,221 |
| DESIGN LEVEL LLC | |||||
| 5760 N HIGH STREET SUITE 200 | WORTHINGTON | OH | 43085 | ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES | $190,119 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 10 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Fundraising | $118,576 | FundraisingAmt |
| Government Grants | $17,065,924 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $2,066,333 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $210,256 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $19,250,833 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMISSIONS | 713990 | $2,594,648 | $2,594,648 |
| MEMBERSHIP | 713990 | $1,288,575 | $1,288,575 |
| SPECIAL & GROUP EVENTS | 713990 | $1,067,049 | $1,067,049 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,950,272 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $616,969 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $616,969 | ExclusionAmt |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $166 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $166 | ExclusionAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $4,451,444 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $4,416,218 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $35,226 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $35,226 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $35,226 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $93,237 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $118,576 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $83,001 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $10,236 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $10,236 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | $2,375,224 | GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $2,095,015 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $280,209 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $280,209 | ExclusionAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | MISCELLANEOUS | Desc |
| Business | 713990 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $16,460 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $16,460 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $16,460 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $25,160,371 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $4,950,272 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $0 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $959,266 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $21,756 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $21,756 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,514,249 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $899,813 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $282,982 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $331,454 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $7,265,339 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $6,002,844 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $866,628 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $395,867 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $172,208 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $141,273 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $24,320 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $6,615 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,634,549 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,336,375 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $206,120 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $92,054 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $722,654 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $573,410 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $92,101 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $57,143 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $89,900 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $14,330 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $75,570 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $36,415 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $36,415 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,997 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $13,997 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $266,027 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $266,027 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $127,491 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $101,378 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $17,671 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $8,442 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,117,197 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,046,428 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $70,769 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $14,331 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $14,331 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,964,771 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,516,249 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $448,522 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $205,922 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $205,922 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALL OTHER EXPENSES | $918,622 | $807,691 | $77,323 | $33,608 |
| MAINTENANCE | $531,040 | $452,004 | $56,674 | $22,362 |
| ANIMAL FOOD | $342,658 | $342,658 | ||
| CONTRACTS | $325,638 | $107,183 | $210,103 | $8,352 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $522,039 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $311,522 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $142,938 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $67,579 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $18,806,803 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $15,161,194 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,622,133 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,023,476 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $36,950 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $36,950 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $18,813,652 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $23,629,033 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,547,321 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,159,923 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $151,436 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,743 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $120,592 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $105,559 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $239,545 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $213,209 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $102,627,917 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $38,483,489 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $63,357,716 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $64,144,428 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,290,236 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,490,113 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $6,265,872 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $6,942,517 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $95,823,320 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $102,731,475 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,162,976 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,070,734 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $828,315 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $791,593 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,991,291 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $2,862,327 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows FASB117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind |
No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $90,782,666 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $94,684,371 | EOYAmt |
Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,049,363 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,184,777 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $92,832,029 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $99,869,148 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $95,823,320 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $102,731,475 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part XI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd |
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $6,353,568 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | $6,906 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $676,645 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $1,313,332 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $5,551,819 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,402,466 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $3,413,521 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $4,184,909 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $15,866,047 | TotalAmt |
Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $8,908,175 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $9,005,246 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $14,814,515 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $14,874,948 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $15,065,924 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $62,668,808 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $10,221,507 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $14,557,065 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $16,216,981 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $18,288,469 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $19,250,833 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $78,534,855 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total170 | $78,534,855 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $104,155 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $29,461 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $39,885 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $426,641 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $617,135 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $1,217,277 | TotalAmt |
Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $43,722 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $28,727 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $12,439 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $2,556 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $10,236 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $97,680 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $7,785 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $9,078 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $8,847 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $43,057 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $16,460 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $85,227 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $79,935,039 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $31,049,832 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.98250 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.98290 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | MISCELLANEOUS - 2020 AMOUNT: $ 7,785. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 9,078. 2022 AMOUNT: $ 8,847. 2023 AMOUNT: $ 43,057. 2024 AMOUNT: $ 16,460. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
Total Grassroots Lobbying TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $18,806,803 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $18,806,803 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $1,000,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $250,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $0 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $878,990 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $988,954 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $3,867,944 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $5,801,916 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $36,000 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Total | $36,000 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $219,748 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $247,239 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $250,000 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $250,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $966,987 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $1,450,481 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $36,000 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Total | $36,000 | TotalAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $6,265,872 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $41,458 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $667,316 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $32,129 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $6,942,517 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $5,551,407 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $20,715 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $863,177 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $169,427 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $6,265,872 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $6,680,839 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $16,306 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$1,108,016 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $37,722 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $5,551,407 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $5,918,953 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $19,446 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $748,719 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $6,279 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $6,680,839 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $5,384,667 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $17,767 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $548,926 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $32,407 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| End Year Balance | $5,918,953 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Designated Balance EOY | 0.98400 | BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct |
| Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY | 0.00720 | PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Term Endowment Balance EOY | 0.00880 | TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Endowments Held Unrelated Org | 0 | EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd |
| Endowments Held Related Org | Yes (1) | EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd |
| Related Org List Sch R | Yes (1) | RelatedOrgListSchRInd |
Land LandGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $4,106,796 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Book Value | $4,106,796 | BookValueAmt |
Buildings BuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $79,522,987 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $26,961,684 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $52,561,303 | BookValueAmt |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $8,210,275 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $5,239,292 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $2,970,983 | BookValueAmt |
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $3,672,109 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $2,580,455 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $1,091,654 | BookValueAmt |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $7,115,750 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $3,702,058 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $3,413,692 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $64,144,428 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND MONEY MARKET ACCOUNTS | Desc |
| Book Value | $5,490,113 | BookValueAmt |
| Method Valuation | F | MethodValuationCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Securities | $5,490,113 | TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt |
Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | INTEREST IN NET ASSETS OF THE FOUNDATION | Desc |
| Book Value | $6,942,517 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Other Assets | $6,942,517 | TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt |
| Footnote Text | Yes (X) | FootnoteTextInd |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $25,236,281 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | $6,906 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Other Revenue | $83,001 | OtherRevenueAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $89,907 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $25,146,374 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld | $13,997 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $13,997 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $25,160,371 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $18,199,162 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Other Expenses Included | -$593,644 | OtherExpensesIncludedAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | -$593,644 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $18,792,806 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Investment Expenses Not Incld2 | $13,997 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $13,997 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $18,806,803 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| PART V, LINE 4: | THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ZOOLOGICAL EXPANSION AND MAINTENANCE. |
| PART X, LINE 2: | THE ZOO AND THE FOUNDATION, INC. ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). THEREFORE, NO PROVISIONS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ZOO AND FOUNDATION, INC. ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ON ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES, AND HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS, EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS, AND BELIEVES THAT NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS NECESSARY TO COVER UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATIONS' RETURNS FOR TAX YEARS 2021 AND LATER REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES. |
| PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 83,001. |
| PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 83,001. CHANGE ON INTEREST IN THE FOUNDATION -676,645. |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | SUMMER SAFARI | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $211,813 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $118,576 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $93,237 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Non Cash Prizes Event1 | $61,130 | NonCashPrizesEvent1Amt |
| Food And Beverage Event1 | $7,398 | FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt |
| Entertainment Event1 | $1,500 | EntertainmentEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $12,973 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $211,813 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $118,576 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $93,237 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Non Cash Prizes Total Events | $61,130 | NonCashPrizesTotalEventsAmt |
| Food And Beverage Total Events | $7,398 | FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt |
| Entertainment Total Events | $1,500 | EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $12,973 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $83,001 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $10,236 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable
Recipient Business Name RecipientBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE AKRON ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 500 EDGEWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AKRON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 443072199 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient EIN | 272982961 | RecipientEIN |
| IRC Section | 501(C)(3) | IRCSectionDesc |
| Cash Grant | $16,481 | CashGrantAmt |
| Non Cash Assistance | $0 | NonCashAssistanceAmt |
| Purpose Of Grant | CONSERVATION AND SUPPORT | PurposeOfGrantTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 1 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantiation Required | Yes (1) | SubstantiationRequiredInd |
| Compensation Committee | Yes (X) | CompensationCommitteeInd |
| Independent Consultant | Yes (X) | IndependentConsultantInd |
| Compensation Survey | Yes (X) | CompensationSurveyInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | 0 | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | 0 | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | Yes (1) | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | 0 | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | 0 | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (7 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUG PIEKARZ | ||||||||||||||
| PRESIDENT & CEO | $237,332 | $0 | $52,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,579 | $0 | $32,703 | $0 | $361,114 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA CRISS | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & SR. VP | $158,492 | $0 | $14,076 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,044 | $0 | $22,316 | $0 | $216,928 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA HOLTZ | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER & SR. | $167,000 | $0 | $19,829 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,476 | $0 | $1,777 | $0 | $211,082 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE VECTIRELIS | ||||||||||||||
| VP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE | $146,144 | $0 | $18,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,189 | $0 | $28,642 | $0 | $209,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT JEFFRIES | ||||||||||||||
| VP OF COMMUNICATIONS/EDUCATION | $127,212 | $0 | $15,893 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,395 | $0 | $21,000 | $0 | $177,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB LESSNAU | ||||||||||||||
| VP OF LIFE SCIENCES | $135,324 | $0 | $8,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,204 | $0 | $22,386 | $0 | $175,164 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELLISSA REED THRU 053124 | ||||||||||||||
| CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER & SR. VP | $109,984 | $0 | $19,825 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,021 | $0 | $12,781 | $0 | $162,611 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 6 | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | MANAGEMENT'S GOALS INCLUDE INCREASING EARNED REVENUE AND FUND-RAISED REVENUE AND REDUCING EXPENSES TO USE LESS TAX PROCEEDS TO BALANCE INCOME AND EXPENSE. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Other Non Cash Contri Table OtherNonCashContriTableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Desc | MISCELLANEOUS | Desc |
| Contribution | 94 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $210,256 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | FMV PER DONOR | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Any Property That Must Be Held | 0 | AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd |
| Review Process Unusual NC Gifts | Yes (1) | ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd |
| Third Parties Used | 0 | ThirdPartiesUsedInd |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE ORGANIZATION'S INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM PREPARES THE FORM 990. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY APPROPRIATE CONTRIBUTING DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED ANNUALLY AT SIGNING. OFFICERS/DIRECTORS ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON ANY ISSUES FOR WHICH THE CONFLICT EXISTS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | AN OUTSIDE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT CONDUCTS A MARKET ANALYSIS USING PUBLISHED SURVEY DATA (LOCAL AND NATIONAL). POSITIONS ARE EVALUATED USING A POINT FACTOR SYSTEM AND A SALARY RANGE IS ESTABLISHED FOR EACH POSITION. THE RECOMMENDED SALARY RANGES ARE APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | CHANGE ON INTEREST IN THE FOUNDATION 676,645. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITORS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp
Disregarded Entity Name DisregardedEntityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE AKRON ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 500 EDGEWOOD AVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | AKRON | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | OH | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 443072199 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 272982961 | EIN |
| Primary Activities | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARK | PrimaryActivitiesTxt |
| Legal Domicile State | OH | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Exempt Code Section | 501(C)(3) | ExemptCodeSectionTxt |
| Public Charity Status | 12A, TYPE I | PublicCharityStatusTxt |
Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARK | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Controlled Organization | Yes (1) | ControlledOrganizationInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts | 0 | ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd |
| Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org | Yes (1) | GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd |
| Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd |
| Div Related Organization | 0 | DivRelatedOrganizationInd |
| Asset Sale To Other Org | 0 | AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Purchase From Other Org | 0 | AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Exchange | 0 | AssetExchangeInd |
| Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd |
| Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services For Oth Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services By Other Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd |
| Sharing Of Facilities | 0 | SharingOfFacilitiesInd |
| Paid Employees Sharing | 0 | PaidEmployeesSharingInd |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer To Other Org | 0 | TransferToOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer From Other Org | 0 | TransferFromOtherOrgInd |
Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp
Other Organization Name OtherOrganizationName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | AKRON ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Type | B | TransactionTypeTxt |
| Involved | $16,481 | InvolvedAmt |
| Method Of Amount Determination | CASH | MethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt |