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San Antonio Zoological Society Inc

To foster appreciation and concern for all living things.

Animal Welfare San Antonio, TX EIN: 741323695 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About San Antonio Zoological Society Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
San Antonio, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1941

Mission

To foster appreciation and concern for all living things.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.71%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show San Antonio Zoological Society Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1929, 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
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

San Antonio Zoological Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in San Antonio, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1929 and has been operating for 97 years. Its EIN is 741323695. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $61M in annual revenue. 519 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

San Antonio Zoological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 741323695. 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.

San Antonio Zoological Society 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. The charity allocates 89% 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.

San Antonio Zoological Society Inc is located in San Antonio, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1929 and has been active for 97 years.

Based on official tax filings, San Antonio Zoological Society Inc has $61M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

San Antonio Zoological Society Inc 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 major organization. It has $61M in annual revenue. The organization has 519 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for San Antonio 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, San Antonio Zoological Society Inc 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 89% 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.

Discover the wonders of wildlife at San Antonio Zoo. Plan your visit and explore exciting exhibits, fun attractions, and incredible animals today! San Antonio Zoological Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1929.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $61M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to San Antonio Zoological Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. San Antonio Zoological Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 741323695, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
89% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
745

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jenny F•••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$61.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$63.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$43.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$61.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$25.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 519 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 519 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1929
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about San Antonio Zoological Society Inc

What is San Antonio Zoological Society Inc?
San Antonio Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in San Antonio, United States. Discover the wonders of wildlife at San Antonio Zoo. Plan your visit and explore exciting exhibits, fun attractions, and incredible animals today!
When was San Antonio Zoological Society Inc founded?
San Antonio Zoological Society Inc was founded in 1929.
Who leads San Antonio Zoological Society Inc?
Jenny Friend serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is San Antonio Zoological Society Inc located?
Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, United States.
What is San Antonio Zoological Society Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is San Antonio Zoological Society Inc trustworthy?
San Antonio Zoological Society 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 San Antonio Zoological Society Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 741323695.
What is San Antonio Zoological Society Inc's website?
http://www.sazoo.org