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Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation

Fresno Chaffee Zoo inspires people to care for animals, create connections, build community and save wildlife.

Animal Welfare Fresno, CA EIN 421661145 · IRS Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation

Explore Fresno Chaffee Zoo today! Learn about wildlife, enjoy our exhibits, and support our mission to save animals.

Founded
Headquarters
Fresno, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

Fresno Chaffee Zoo inspires people to care for animals, create connections, build community and save wildlife.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D50
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: 1.05%
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

Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Fresno, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 421661145. 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 $30M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation 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.

Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation is located in Fresno, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation has $30M 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.

Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation 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 $30M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation. 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.

Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation 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.

Explore Fresno Chaffee Zoo today! Learn about wildlife, enjoy our exhibits, and support our mission to save animals. Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $30M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421661145, 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

NO
Nora Crow
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amos M•••••
COO
BA
Babatunde I••••
Vice Chair
BR
Bruce H••••••
Dir of Facilities
DA
David H••••••
Director
DE
Dean W•••••••
Chief Missions Ofc
ED
Ed G•••••••
VICE CHAIR
EM
Emilia R••••
Director
ET
Ethan S••••
Director
JO
Jon D•••••
CEO
JO
Jon F•••••• D•••••
CEO
JU
Julie V••••
Secretary
KY
Kyle K•••••••
CHAIR
LA
Laura C••••
Director
LA
Laura M••••••
CPO
LI
Lily W••••••
Past CFO
LY
Lyn M••••
COO
LY
Lynn M••••
General Curator
NI
Nicole O•••••
Dir of HR
NI
Nicole P••••••
Gen Curator
NO
Nora C•••
CFO
OL
Oliver B•••••
Director
RI
Rion M••••••••••
Treasurer
RO
Ross P••••••••
Director
SC
Scott B•••••
Past CEO/ED
SE
Sean D•• B••
CEE
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$29.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$40.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$38.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$52.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$26.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$20.4M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$19.7M revenue
FY2018
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Form filed
$17.2M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$15.5M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$32.9M revenue
FY2015
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation This page 77 $29.6 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 - 91 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
90%

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 Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation

What is Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation?
Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fresno, United States. Explore Fresno Chaffee Zoo today! Learn about wildlife, enjoy our exhibits, and support our mission to save animals.
When was Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation founded?
Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation was founded in 2005.
Who leads Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation?
Nora Crow serves as CFO.
Where is Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation located?
Headquartered in Fresno, United States.
What is Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation trustworthy?
Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation 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 Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 421661145.
What is Fresnos Chaffee Zoo Corporation's website?
http://www.fresnochaffeezoo.org