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The Dallas Zoo is the largest and most historic zoo in Texas. Visitors can experience 106 acres of zoo animal encounters, exhibits, and more!
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Mission
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Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dallas Zoological Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1955, it is among the oldest animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 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 + methodologyDallas Zoological Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 750964982. 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 $24M in annual revenue. 238 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Dallas Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 750964982. 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.
Dallas Zoological Society 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. The charity allocates 82% 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.
Dallas Zoological Society is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, Dallas Zoological Society has $24M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% 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.
Dallas Zoological Society 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 large organization. It has $24M in annual revenue. The organization has 238 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Dallas Zoological Society. 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, Dallas Zoological Society 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 82% 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.
The Dallas Zoo is the largest and most historic zoo in Texas. Visitors can experience 106 acres of zoo animal encounters, exhibits, and more! Dallas Zoological Society is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $24M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Dallas Zoological Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dallas Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 750964982, 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Dallas Zoo - Britannica
Joe Denton Obituary (1924 - 2020) - Dallas News
Privately run zoos: What does it look like in Dallas and other zoos across Texas? - Dallas News
The Dazzling Zoo Lights Returns To Dallas Zoo This Weekend - Secret Dallas
Ann McMurray Obituary (1946 - 2018) - Dallas News
James Augur Obituary (1935 - 2016) - Dallas News
John Stephens Obituary (1947 - 2015) - Dallas News
Dallas Zoo president Michael Meadows to step down - Dallas News
Dallas Zoo welcomes baby cheetah cubs, black Labrador puppy - New York Post
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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 - 238 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 · 238 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 · 1955
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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 Dallas Zoological Society
- What is Dallas Zoological Society?
- Dallas Zoological Society is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Dallas, United States. The Dallas Zoo is the largest and most historic zoo in Texas. Visitors can experience 106 acres of zoo animal encounters, exhibits, and more!
- When was Dallas Zoological Society founded?
- Dallas Zoological Society was founded in 1955.
- Who leads Dallas Zoological Society?
- Marianne Dejong serves as CFO & EVP Admin & Business Ops.
- Where is Dallas Zoological Society located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Dallas Zoological Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Dallas Zoological Society trustworthy?
- Dallas Zoological Society 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 Dallas Zoological Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 750964982.
- What is Dallas Zoological Society's website?
- http://www.dallaszoo.com