Central Florida Zoological Society Inc
Dedicated to education, preservation, beauty and wonder of annimals and their habitats through a commitment to share knowledge, engage visitors and celebrate our natural world.
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Welcome to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. We are nestled in historic Sanford—the heart of Orlando North. Join us for your next wild adventure!
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Mission
Dedicated to education, preservation, beauty and wonder of annimals and their habitats through a commitment to share knowledge, engage visitors and celebrate our natural world.
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Central Florida Zoological Society Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1971, it predates 90% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 + methodologyCentral Florida Zoological Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Lake Monroe, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 591357197. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Central Florida Zoological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 591357197. 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.
Central Florida Zoological Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.
Central Florida Zoological Society Inc is located in Lake Monroe, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Central Florida Zoological Society Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Central Florida 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 large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Central Florida 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, Central Florida 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 74% 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.
Welcome to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. We are nestled in historic Sanford—the heart of Orlando North. Join us for your next wild adventure! Central Florida Zoological Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Central Florida Zoological Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 591357197, 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 (FY2025): 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.
CENTRAL FLORIDA 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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Central Florida Zoo marks 50th anniversary with discounted tickets - Orlando Sentinel
As Jack Hanna retires, his impact on Central Florida's zoological community can't be overstated - Orlando Weekly
CENTRAL FLORIDA ZOO - Orlando Sentinel
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 75 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 · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Central Florida Zoological Society Inc
- What is Central Florida Zoological Society Inc?
- Central Florida Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lake Monroe, United States. Welcome to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. We are nestled in historic Sanford—the heart of Orlando North. Join us for your next wild adventure!
- When was Central Florida Zoological Society Inc founded?
- Central Florida Zoological Society Inc was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Central Florida Zoological Society Inc?
- Richard Glover serves as CEO.
- Where is Central Florida Zoological Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lake Monroe, FL, United States.
- What is Central Florida Zoological Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Central Florida Zoological Society Inc trustworthy?
- Central Florida Zoological Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Central Florida Zoological Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 591357197.
- What is Central Florida Zoological Society Inc's website?
- http://www.centralfloridazoo.org