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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Mission
Saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Woodland Park Zoological Society with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- Established in 1965, it predates 92% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. 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 $84M in annual revenue. 208 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Woodland Park Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 916070005. 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.
Woodland Park Zoological Society 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 84% 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.
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 $84M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Woodland Park Zoological Society is classified as an 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 $84M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Woodland Park Zoological Society 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $84M 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Woodland 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
As Seattle eyes new operations pact with Woodland Park Zoo, animal rights activists raise concerns - The Seattle Times
Guest: Woodland Park Zoo takes good care of its elephants - The Seattle Times
City of Seattle purchases Woodland Park on December 28, 1899. - HistoryLink.org
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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 - 208 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 208 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, WA, United States.
- What is Woodland Park Zoological Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Woodland Park Zoological Society trustworthy?
- Woodland Park Zoological Society 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 Woodland Park Zoological Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 916070005.
- What is Woodland Park Zoological Society's website?
- http://www.zoo.org