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Zoological Association of America Incorporated

Our mission is to promote the responsible ownership, management, and propagation of animals in both private and public domains through professional standards in husbandry, animal care, safety, and …

Zoological Association Of America

Animal Welfare Reston, VA EIN: 841692486 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Zoological Association of America Incorporated

ZAA is a non-profit, membership-based accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation, and education.

Founded
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

Our mission is to promote the responsible ownership, management, and propagation of animals in both private and public domains through professional standards in husbandry, animal care, safety, and ethics. This is accomplished by supporting and promoting education, establishing best practices for animal care, and providing financial assistance to wildlife conservancies and conservation entities internationally.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 94%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 32.56%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 31.2% of total expenses ($266,957 of $855,811).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.94
Program$0.94
94% to programs beats the peer average (91%) 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 Zoological Association of America Incorporated with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar's profile for Zoological Association of America Incorporated draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Zoological Association of America Incorporated is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Reston, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 841692486. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $820K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Zoological Association of America Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 841692486. 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.

Zoological Association of America Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% 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.

Zoological Association of America Incorporated is located in Reston, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Zoological Association of America Incorporated has $820K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Zoological Association of America Incorporated 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 medium organization. It has $820K in annual revenue.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Zoological Association of America Incorporated. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Zoological Association of America Incorporated 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

ZAA is a non-profit, membership-based accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation, and education. Zoological Association of America Incorporated is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $820K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Zoological Association of America Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Zoological Association of America Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841692486, 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
$100K-$1M
94% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Eric T•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · 2 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 · 2005
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Zoological Association of America Incorporated

What is Zoological Association of America Incorporated?
Zoological Association of America Incorporated is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Reston, United States. ZAA is a non-profit, membership-based accrediting organization dedicated to responsible wildlife management, conservation, and education.
When was Zoological Association of America Incorporated founded?
Zoological Association of America Incorporated was founded in 2005.
Who leads Zoological Association of America Incorporated?
Eric Trager serves as Treasurer.
Where is Zoological Association of America Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Reston, VA, United States.
What is Zoological Association of America Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
Is Zoological Association of America Incorporated trustworthy?
Zoological Association of America Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 Zoological Association of America Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841692486.
What is Zoological Association of America Incorporated's website?
http://www.zooassociation.org