Woodland Park Zoological Society
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Woodland Park Zoological Society is a animal welfare organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $64.5 million. EIN: 916070005.
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Saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWoodland Park Zoological Society is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 916070005. 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 $65M in annual revenue. 208 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Woodland Park Zoological Society 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.
Woodland Park Zoological Society is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, Woodland Park Zoological Society has $65M 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.
Woodland Park Zoological Society 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 $65M in annual revenue. The organization has 208 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Woodland Park Zoological Society. 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.
Woodland Park Zoological Society 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. Visit the Woodland Park Zoological Society 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.
Woodland Park Zoological Society is a animal welfare organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $64.5 million. EIN: 916070005. Woodland Park Zoological Society is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Woodland Park Zoological Society's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $65M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Woodland Park Zoological Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 916070005, 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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WOODLAND PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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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NeutralWoodland Park Zoo workers plan to picket Tuesday after contact negotiations fail - FOX 13 Seattle
Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo dismisses 3 top leaders - The Seattle Times
Reject zoo deal that removes public oversight - The Seattle Times
As Seattle eyes new operations pact with Woodland Park Zoo, animal rights activists raise concerns - The Seattle Times
‘Friends’ group files lawsuit to prevent elephant transfer - The Seattle Times
Guest: Woodland Park Zoo takes good care of its elephants - The Seattle Times
VIDEO: Local girl works to free zoo's elephants - Westside Seattle
Sanctuary sought for elephants - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
City of Seattle purchases Woodland Park on December 28, 1899. - HistoryLink.org
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- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 208 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Woodland Park Zoological Society
- What is Woodland Park Zoological Society?
- Woodland Park Zoological Society is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. Woodland Park Zoological Society is a animal welfare organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $64.5 million. EIN: 916070005.
- When was Woodland Park Zoological Society founded?
- Woodland Park Zoological Society was founded in 1965.
- Who leads Woodland Park Zoological Society?
- Alejandro Grajal serves as President And CEO.
- Where is Woodland Park Zoological Society located?
- Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
- What is Woodland Park Zoological Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Woodland Park Zoological Society trustworthy?
- Woodland Park Zoological Society 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 Woodland Park Zoological Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 916070005.
- What is Woodland Park Zoological Society's website?
- http://www.zoo.org