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Omaha Zoological Society Inc

Omaha's henry doorly zoo and aquarium's mission is to inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for the conseravtion of animals and their habitats.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Omaha Zoological Society Inc

Omaha Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare organization based in OMAHA, United States. Annual revenue: $86.0 million. EIN: 470469782.

Founded
Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1953

Mission

Omaha's henry doorly zoo and aquarium's mission is to inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for the conseravtion of animals and their habitats.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D500
Cause tags

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: 79
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

Omaha Zoological Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Omaha, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 470469782. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (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 $82M in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Omaha Zoological Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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.

Omaha Zoological Society Inc is located in Omaha, NE, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.

Based on official tax filings, Omaha Zoological Society Inc has $82M 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.

Omaha Zoological Society 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 large organization. It has $82M in annual revenue. The organization has 72 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Omaha Zoological Society 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.

Omaha Zoological Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (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.

Omaha Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare organization based in OMAHA, United States. Annual revenue: $86.0 million. EIN: 470469782. Omaha Zoological Society Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Omaha Zoological Society Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $82M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Omaha Zoological Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 470469782, 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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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jeremy Eddie
CFO

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

CA
Calvin S•••••
VICE CHAIR
CA
Carmen T••••
Director
CR
Craig J•••••
Director
DA
Dan C••••••
VP OF ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
DE
Dennis E P•••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO (THRU JAN 23)
DE
Dennis S•••••••••• I•
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DR
Dr A••• H••••••
Director
ED
Edward L••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth M••••••••
VP OF EDUCATION
JA
Jane M•••••
SECRETARY
JA
Jason H••••••
VP OF CONSERVATION
JE
Jeremy C E••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
JE
Jeremy E••••
CFO
LA
Lance M F••••
Director
LU
Luis P••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO
MI
Michael R M•••••••
TREASURER
MO
Mogens B••
CHAIRMAN
PA
Pat J•••
TREASURER
SA
Sarah W••••••••
Director
TA
Taylor Y••
Director
TO
Todd S•••••
VP OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
WA
Walter S•••• J•
CHAIRMAN (THRU SEPT. 2021)
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Latest news

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8 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Lee G. Simmons Wildlife Safari Park opens ‘Dinosaurs Unearthed’ exhibit - WOWT
Apr 2026
www.wowt.com
Edson Bridges Obituary (1932 - 2025) - Omaha, NE - Omaha World-Herald - Legacy obituary
Jul 2025
www.legacy.com
Ewelt joins nation’s top zoo - Powell Tribune
Feb 2025
www.powelltribune.com
Form filed
$82.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$70.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Free the Jam-Packed Elephants at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo - IDA - In Defense of Animals
Dec 2023
www.idausa.org
Form filed
$72.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Meet the new President and CEO of Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium - KMTV 3 News Now
Nov 2022
www.3newsnow.com
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announces next president and CEO; Dennis Pate to retire late this year - KMTV 3 Ne
Aug 2022
www.3newsnow.com
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium President and CEO Dennis Pate announces retirement plans - KMTV 3 News Now
Feb 2022
www.3newsnow.com
Form filed
$86.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$78.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Nebraska philanthropist Suzanne Scott died Monday - KETV
Sep 2013
www.ketv.com

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Omaha Zoological Society Inc This page 79 $82.0 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 - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 Omaha Zoological Society Inc

What is Omaha Zoological Society Inc?
Omaha Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Omaha, United States. Omaha Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare organization based in OMAHA, United States. Annual revenue: $86.0 million. EIN: 470469782.
When was Omaha Zoological Society Inc founded?
Omaha Zoological Society Inc was founded in 1964.
Who leads Omaha Zoological Society Inc?
Jeremy Eddie serves as CFO.
Where is Omaha Zoological Society Inc located?
Headquartered in Omaha, United States.
What is Omaha Zoological Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Omaha Zoological Society Inc trustworthy?
Omaha Zoological Society Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Omaha Zoological Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 470469782.
What is Omaha Zoological Society Inc's website?
http://www.omahazoo.com