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Akron Zoological Park

We connect your life to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action.

Animal Welfare Akron, OH EIN 346003866 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Akron Zoological Park

The Akron Zoo is your zoo for coming nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world.

Founded
Headquarters
Akron, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1952

Mission

We connect your life to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D500
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Akron Zoological Park is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Akron, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its EIN is 346003866. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $25M in annual revenue. 168 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Akron Zoological Park has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.

Akron Zoological Park is located in Akron, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.

Based on official tax filings, Akron Zoological Park has $25M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Akron Zoological Park is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $25M in annual revenue. The organization has 168 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Akron Zoological Park. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Akron Zoological Park has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Akron Zoo is your zoo for coming nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. Akron Zoological Park is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1953.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Akron Zoological Park's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $25M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Akron Zoological Park are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Akron Zoological Park is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 346003866, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DO
Doug Piekarz
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Anusha G•••••
TRUSTEE
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Ben S•••••
TRUSTEE
BE
Bethanne S••••••
TRUSTEE
BE
Beth R•••
TREASURER
BO
Bob L•••••• S•••• 7•••
VICE-PRESIDENT OF LIFE SCIENCES
BR
Brittany R••••
Director
CA
Candice C••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carole B••••••
TRUSTEE
CA
Carol H••••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher N•••••
Director
CH
Christopher R••••
SR DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & GROUNDS
CR
Craig S••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Dave F••••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David G•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David H•••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David K•••
TRUSTEE
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Doug P••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
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Eddie T•••••
VICE-CHAIR
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Elizabeth V••••••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Eren D••••••
SECRETARY
FR
Frank B•••••••••
TRUSTEE
GL
Gloria R••••••
TRUSTEE
JA
James S•••••
TRUSTEE
JE
Jerry F•••••
TRUSTEE
JI
Jim S•••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$25.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$23.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$21.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$19.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$12.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Akron Zoological Park This page 79 $25.2 million -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
Wedrose Acres 93 $114,491 99%
Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
Arizona Poodle Rescue Inc 93 $658,982 100%
Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 168 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Akron Zoological Park

What is Akron Zoological Park?
Akron Zoological Park is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Akron, United States. The Akron Zoo is your zoo for coming nose-to-nose with more than 1,000 animals from around the world.
When was Akron Zoological Park founded?
Akron Zoological Park was founded in 1953.
Who leads Akron Zoological Park?
Doug Piekarz serves as President/CEO.
Where is Akron Zoological Park located?
Headquartered in Akron, United States.
What is Akron Zoological Park's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Akron Zoological Park trustworthy?
Akron Zoological Park has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Akron Zoological Park's registration number?
IRS EIN: 346003866.
What is Akron Zoological Park's website?
http://www.akronzoo.org