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Columbus Zoological Park Association

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Animal Welfare Powell, OH EIN: 314390844 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · 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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Columbus Zoological Park Association with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Established in 1930, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + 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. 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 $89M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Columbus Zoological Park Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 314390844. 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.

Columbus Zoological Park Association 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 83% 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.

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. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% 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.

Columbus Zoological Park Association is classified as an 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Columbus Zoological Park Association 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1930.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
83% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
346

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Angel M••••
SVP Of Finance

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

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
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
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$89.4M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$78.9M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$73.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$69.5M revenue
FY2015
IRS/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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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 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
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 161 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1930
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, OH, United States.
What is Columbus Zoological Park Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Columbus Zoological Park Association trustworthy?
Columbus Zoological Park Association 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 Columbus Zoological Park Association's registration number?
IRS EIN: 314390844.
What is Columbus Zoological Park Association's website?
https://www.columbuszoo.org