Houston Zoo Inc
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Houston Zoo Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HOUSTON, United States. Annual revenue: $84.5 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 741590271.
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To connect communities with animals, inspiring action to save wildlife.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHouston Zoo Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1920 and has been operating for 106 years. Its EIN is 741590271. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (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 $83M in annual revenue. 224 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Houston Zoo Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 92/100.
Houston Zoo Inc is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1920 and has been active for 106 years.
Based on official tax filings, Houston Zoo Inc has $83M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% 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.
Houston Zoo Inc 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 large organization. It has $83M in annual revenue. The organization has 224 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Houston Zoo 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.
Houston Zoo Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. Visit the Houston Zoo Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Houston Zoo Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HOUSTON, United States. Annual revenue: $84.5 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 741590271. Houston Zoo Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1920.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Houston Zoo Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $83M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Houston Zoo Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 741590271, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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HOUSTON ZOO 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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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralLIVE KPRC 2 Storm Tracker - Click2Houston
Could Bastrop State Park egg release help save the endangered Houston toad? - Austin American-Statesman
How Houston's nonprofits are evolving and growing following recent cuts - The Business Journals
Why the Houston Zoo named a baby howler monkey in honor of Astros star Jose Altuve - Houston Chronicle
MVP, World Series champ and ... namesake of a zoo animal? Tuve, meet Tuve! - MLB.com
1 cool thing: Houston Zoo's new CT machine - Axios
What it looks like when the Houston Zoo gives a 13-foot anaconda a CT scan - KHOU
Jose Altuve now has a baby monkey named after him at the Houston Zoo - Chron
A behind the scenes look at the new things coming to the Houston Zoo - Spectrum News
Houston Zoo could unveil major $4.6 million upgrade in months - Chron
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 224 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Houston Zoo Inc
- What is Houston Zoo Inc?
- Houston Zoo Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Houston, United States. Houston Zoo Inc is a animal welfare organization based in HOUSTON, United States. Annual revenue: $84.5 million. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 741590271.
- When was Houston Zoo Inc founded?
- Houston Zoo Inc was founded in 1920.
- Who leads Houston Zoo Inc?
- Jeri Nordbrock serves as CFO.
- Where is Houston Zoo Inc located?
- Headquartered in Houston, United States.
- What is Houston Zoo Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Houston Zoo Inc trustworthy?
- Houston Zoo Inc 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 Houston Zoo Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 741590271.
- What is Houston Zoo Inc's website?
- http://www.houstonzoo.org