Alaska Zoo
Conservation, education, research, and community enrichment of arctic, sub-arctic, and like-climate animals.
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Alaska Zoo is a animal welfare organization based in ANCHORAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 million. EIN: 920039344.
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Mission
Conservation, education, research, and community enrichment of arctic, sub-arctic, and like-climate animals.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Alaska Zoo with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1968, it predates 91% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlaska Zoo is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Anchorage, AK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 920039344. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Alaska Zoo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 920039344. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Alaska Zoo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Alaska Zoo is located in Anchorage, AK, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.
Based on official tax filings, Alaska Zoo has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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.
Alaska Zoo is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Alaska Zoo. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Alaska Zoo holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Alaska Zoo is a animal welfare organization based in ANCHORAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 million. EIN: 920039344. Alaska Zoo is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Alaska Zoo are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 920039344, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALASKA ZOO is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Visitors, including children, watch as one Alaska Zoo bear tears into another in viral video - Yahoo
Alaska Zoo responds to distressing viral video of brown bear attack on smaller bear - Anchorage Daily News
Alaska Zoo bear expected to recover after enclosure fight - Your Alaska Link
Two Alaska Zoo bears get in fight, zoo says - Alaska's News Source
Two Alaska Zoo bears get in fight, zoo responds to situation - Alaska's News Source
The Alaska Zoo welcomes new orphans- four baby moose and a caribou - Alaska's News Source
Alaska Zoo welcomes new orphans - Alaska's News Source
Alaska Zoo uses Mother’s Day event to preach bear awareness - Alaska's News Source
The souvenir you didn’t know you needed from the Alaska Zoo - Alaska's News Source
The souvenir you didn’t know you needed from the Alaska Zoo - Alaska's News Source
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1968
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Alaska Zoo
- What is Alaska Zoo?
- Alaska Zoo is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Anchorage, United States. Alaska Zoo is a animal welfare organization based in ANCHORAGE, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 million. EIN: 920039344.
- When was Alaska Zoo founded?
- Alaska Zoo was founded in 1968.
- Who leads Alaska Zoo?
- Tristan Thon serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Alaska Zoo located?
- Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, United States.
- What is Alaska Zoo's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alaska Zoo trustworthy?
- Alaska Zoo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Alaska Zoo's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 920039344.
- What is Alaska Zoo's website?
- http://alaskazoo.org