Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc
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Dedicated to preserving the future of wildlife by creating experiences that connect the community to the natural world. New Bedford, MA
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Mission
Promote and support the zoo. Provide educational and recreational oppurtunities, which foster a commitment to the enviroment and conservation.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1978, it predates 86% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyButtonwood Park Zoological Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in New Bedford, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 042661467. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042661467. 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.
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 90/100.
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc is located in New Bedford, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
Based on official tax filings, Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc. 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, Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc 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 64% 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.
Dedicated to preserving the future of wildlife by creating experiences that connect the community to the natural world. New Bedford, MA Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042661467, 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
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BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC 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 (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Expansion Brings New Animals to Buttonwood Park Zoo - City of New Bedford Official Website (.gov)
Buttonwood Park Zoo reapproved by AZA, reinforcing animal care standards - SouthCoastToday.com
Dream Night at Buttonwood Park Zoo brings joy to over 150 families - SouthCoastToday.com
Renovation project will expand Buttonwood Park Zoo's Animal Ambassador program - SouthCoastToday.com
New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo expansion will welcome new animals! - New Bedford Guide
Exciting News About New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo Rides - 1420 WBSM
New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo Will Accept Cash at the Gate - 1420 WBSM
Buttonwood Park Zoo to Reopen in June - FUN 107
New Buttonwood Park Zoological Society directors share passion for Zoo's mission - SouthCoastToday.com
Buttonwood Park Zoo to mark 125th anniversary with 'Zoobilation' July 6 - Fall River Herald News
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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 - 65 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 · 65 officers on file
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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 · 1978
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc
- What is Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc?
- Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New Bedford, United States. Dedicated to preserving the future of wildlife by creating experiences that connect the community to the natural world. New Bedford, MA
- When was Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc founded?
- Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc was founded in 1978.
- Who leads Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc?
- Cameron Warren serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in New Bedford, MA, United States.
- What is Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc trustworthy?
- Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042661467.
- What is Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Inc's website?
- http://bpzoo.org