Denver Zoological Foundation Inc
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Denver zoo is a leader in animal care and guest experience. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission "inspiring communities to save wildlife for future generations". We provide extraordinary experiences every day for our animals and guests and our core values are evident in everything we do: welcoming united curious courageous transformative. In june 2024, the denver zoo rebranded to the denver zoo conservation alliance ("dzca") reflecting the evolution into a modern, mission-driven conservation organization focused on wildlife protection and community collaboration.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDenver Zoological Foundation Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Denver, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 840502539. 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 $60M in annual revenue. 111 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Denver Zoological Foundation Inc 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.
Denver Zoological Foundation Inc is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.
Based on official tax filings, Denver Zoological Foundation Inc has $60M 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.
Denver Zoological Foundation Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $60M in annual revenue. The organization has 111 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Denver Zoological Foundation 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.
Denver Zoological Foundation Inc 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.
Your visit supports our wildlife conservation efforts in Colorado + worldwide Denver Zoological Foundation Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Denver Zoological Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $60M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Denver Zoological Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Denver Zoological Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 840502539, 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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DENVER ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION 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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Officers & trustees (25)
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NeutralLawsuit filed over $19 million sea lion habitat renovation at Denver Zoo - Denver Gazette
Lawsuit filed over $19 million sea lion habitat renovation at Denver Zoo - KUSA.com
Lawsuit filed over $19 million sea lion habitat renovation at Denver Zoo - KUSA.com
Denver Clerk & Recorder dismisses campaign finance complaint against Vibrant Denver Bond committee - Denver7
Timothy Granger Atkeson - The Denver Post
Jane Chisholm Obituary - The Denver Post
Tim Godbey Obituary - The Denver Post
From New Mexico to Mongolia: Researchers share ideas, interests in restoring landscapes, wildlife - lasvegasoptic.com
CU Boulder pika researcher wins conservation award - University of Colorado Boulder
Announcing the 2018 Denver Zoological Conservation Award Winner - Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 111 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Denver Zoological Foundation Inc
- What is Denver Zoological Foundation Inc?
- Denver Zoological Foundation Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. Your visit supports our wildlife conservation efforts in Colorado + worldwide
- When was Denver Zoological Foundation Inc founded?
- Denver Zoological Foundation Inc was founded in 1950.
- Who leads Denver Zoological Foundation Inc?
- Greg Vochis serves as Treas./CFO Beg 7/24.
- Where is Denver Zoological Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Denver, United States.
- What is Denver Zoological Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Denver Zoological Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Denver Zoological Foundation Inc 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 Denver Zoological Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 840502539.
- What is Denver Zoological Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.denverzoo.org