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Woodland Park Zoological Society

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Animal Welfare Seattle, WA EIN 916070005 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Woodland Park Zoological Society

Woodland Park Zoological Society is a animal welfare organization based in SEATTLE, United States. Annual revenue: $64.5 million. EIN: 916070005.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
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 1967

Mission

Saves wildlife and inspires everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.

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: 0.82%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Woodland 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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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

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Alejandro Grajal
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alejandro G•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AL
Alison W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anders B••••
CHAIR
AN
Angela G••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anne D•••••••••
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
BA
Barbara G•••••
COMMITTEE V CHAIR (THRU 01/21)
BI
Bill H•••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brian M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bryan S••••••
Director
CH
Christi B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CL
Claire G•••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER (LEFT 12/23)
CO
Courtney W••••••
Director
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Diane S•••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Dori B••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EF
Effie T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ER
Erica J••••••
VP, LEARNING AND INNOVATION
ET
Ethan S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EV
Evan W••••
BOARD MEMBER
FA
Farrah P•••
DIR., PUBLIC RELATIONS & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
FR
Fred R•••••
Director
GE
Geoffrey B•••••••
VETERINARIAN, ASSOCIATE
HO
Holly H••••
BOARD MEMBER
IR
Irwin G•••••••
VICE CHAIR
JE
Jeff L••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jill W•••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$83.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Woodland Park Zoo workers plan to picket Tuesday after contact negotiations fail - FOX 13 Seattle
Aug 2024
www.fox13seattle.com
Form filed
$64.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$61.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo dismisses 3 top leaders - The Seattle Times
Jun 2022
www.seattletimes.com
Form filed
$64.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Reject zoo deal that removes public oversight - The Seattle Times
Sep 2021
www.seattletimes.com
As Seattle eyes new operations pact with Woodland Park Zoo, animal rights activists raise concerns - The Seattle Times
Sep 2021
www.seattletimes.com
Form filed
$39.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
‘Friends’ group files lawsuit to prevent elephant transfer - The Seattle Times
Mar 2015
www.seattletimes.com
Guest: Woodland Park Zoo takes good care of its elephants - The Seattle Times
May 2014
www.seattletimes.com
VIDEO: Local girl works to free zoo's elephants - Westside Seattle
May 2009
www.westsideseattle.com
Sanctuary sought for elephants - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Dec 2005
www.seattlepi.com
City of Seattle purchases Woodland Park on December 28, 1899. - HistoryLink.org
Sep 2001
www.historylink.org

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Woodland Park Zoological Society This page 76 $64.7 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 - 208 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 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