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Columbus Zoological Park Association

Empowering people. Saving wildlife.

Animal Welfare Powell, OH EIN 314390844 · IRS Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Columbus Zoological Park Association

Be on the prowl for fascinating animal encounters and pop-up zookeeper presentations. With 10,000 animals, on every visit you’ll see something new. Empowering People. Saving Wildlife.

Founded
Headquarters
Powell, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1952

Mission

Empowering people. Saving wildlife.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D500
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 15 SDG 15 · Life on Land Protect, restore, and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and biodiversity.

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: 0.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

Columbus Zoological Park Association is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Powell, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1930 and has been operating for 96 years. Its EIN is 314390844. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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 $89M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Columbus Zoological Park Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.

Columbus Zoological Park Association is located in Powell, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1930 and has been active for 96 years.

Based on official tax filings, Columbus Zoological Park Association has $89M 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.

Columbus Zoological Park Association 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 major organization. It has $89M in annual revenue. The organization has 161 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Columbus Zoological Park Association. 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.

Columbus Zoological Park Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (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.

Be on the prowl for fascinating animal encounters and pop-up zookeeper presentations. With 10,000 animals, on every visit you’ll see something new. Empowering People. Saving Wildlife. Columbus Zoological Park Association is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1930.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Columbus Zoological Park Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $89M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Columbus Zoological Park Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 314390844, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

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

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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

AN
Angel Mumma
SVP Of Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Adriana H•••••••
TREASURER- BD OF DIR AND APPT BD
AN
Angel M••••
SVP OF FINANCE
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Bernard M••••• D•
TRUSTEE - APPOINTED BOARD
BR
Brad D•••••
TRUSTEE - APPOINTED BOARD
BR
Brent J••••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Brian M••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Brian O•••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Carman W••••
SVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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Chad J•••••
IMM. PAST CHAIRPERSON-BD OF DIR AND APPT BD
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Craig M•••••••
TRUSTEE - APPOINTED BOARD
DA
Dan G••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Daniel P G••••
VICE CHAIRPERSON - BD OF DIR AND APPT BD
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Douglas W•••••••
VP ON ANIMAL CARE
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Ej W•••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Erin A•••••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Gary M••••••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GR
Gregory B•••
FORMER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
JA
Jan R••••
SVP OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATION
JE
Jennifer B••••••
CONTROLLER/DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
JE
Jennifer M••••••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
JE
Jennifer R•••
SVP OF OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY
JE
Jen R•••
SVP OF OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY
JO
John H M•••••••• I•
SECRETARY- BD OF DIR AND APPT BD
JO
Joseph D•••••• M•
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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J R•••••• S••••••••••
TRUSTEE - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Nearly 100 years ago, a gift of six reindeer kickstarted the Columbus Zoo - The Columbus Dispatch
Sep 2025
www.dispatch.com
Form filed
$88.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$87.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Former Columbus Zoo executives indicted on Monday. Here's a look at the investigation - The Columbus Dispatch
Sep 2023
www.dispatch.com
Two years after 2021 paint plant explosion, Columbus Council funds $189k air-quality study - The Columbus Dispatch
Apr 2023
www.dispatch.com
New agreement puts problem-plagued Columbus Zoo under one board on tighter financial leash - The Columbus Dispatch
Apr 2023
www.dispatch.com
Form filed
$89.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$103.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Franklin County commissioners remind Columbus Zoo of required oversight on tax levy spending - The Columbus Dispatch
Nov 2021
www.dispatch.com
Donald Burton Obituary (1951 - 2014) - Columbus, OH - The Columbus Dispatch - Legacy obituary
Oct 2021
www.legacy.com
Jason Michael Winland Obituary - Zanesville Times Recorder
Oct 2021
www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com
A 'public nonprofit': How much are taxpayers allowed to know about Columbus Zoo operations? - The Columbus Dispatch
Jun 2021
www.dispatch.com
Form filed
$67.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$84.0M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$89.4M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$78.9M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$73.3M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$69.5M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Election preview: Columbus Zoo levy on ballot - Delaware Gazette
Oct 2015
www.delgazette.com
Hanna at center stage for zoo's levy campaign - The Columbus Dispatch
Mar 2014
www.dispatch.com

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Columbus Zoological Park Association This page 77 $88.8 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 - 161 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Columbus Zoological Park Association

What is Columbus Zoological Park Association?
Columbus Zoological Park Association is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Powell, United States. Be on the prowl for fascinating animal encounters and pop-up zookeeper presentations. With 10,000 animals, on every visit you’ll see something new. Empowering People. Saving Wildlife.
When was Columbus Zoological Park Association founded?
Columbus Zoological Park Association was founded in 1930.
Who leads Columbus Zoological Park Association?
Angel Mumma serves as SVP Of Finance.
Where is Columbus Zoological Park Association located?
Headquartered in Powell, United States.
What is Columbus Zoological Park Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Columbus Zoological Park Association trustworthy?
Columbus Zoological Park Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Columbus Zoological Park Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 314390844.
What is Columbus Zoological Park Association's website?
https://www.columbuszoo.org