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Empowering people. Saving wildlife.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColumbus 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COLUMBUS ZOOLOGICAL PARK ASSOCIATION 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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NeutralNearly 100 years ago, a gift of six reindeer kickstarted the Columbus Zoo - The Columbus Dispatch
Former Columbus Zoo executives indicted on Monday. Here's a look at the investigation - The Columbus Dispatch
Two years after 2021 paint plant explosion, Columbus Council funds $189k air-quality study - The Columbus Dispatch
New agreement puts problem-plagued Columbus Zoo under one board on tighter financial leash - The Columbus Dispatch
Franklin County commissioners remind Columbus Zoo of required oversight on tax levy spending - The Columbus Dispatch
Donald Burton Obituary (1951 - 2014) - Columbus, OH - The Columbus Dispatch - Legacy obituary
Jason Michael Winland Obituary - Zanesville Times Recorder
A 'public nonprofit': How much are taxpayers allowed to know about Columbus Zoo operations? - The Columbus Dispatch
Election preview: Columbus Zoo levy on ballot - Delaware Gazette
Hanna at center stage for zoo's levy campaign - The Columbus Dispatch
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 161 disclosed in the public registry.
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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