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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2025 Expires: April 2027

Akron Zoo

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(330) 375-2550
500 Edgewood Avenue
Akron, OH, 44307
https://www.akronzoo.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Akron Zoo meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
We connect your life to wildlife while inspiring lifelong learning and conservation action.

Year, State Incorporated:
1950, OH

To create excitement and stir passion in every visitor to become a champion of our natural world. We do this through Educational Programs, Zoo Camp, ZooMobile, opportunities to learn about animals and get involved in conservation action, in addition to general Zoo admission.

For the year ended December 31, 2022, Akron Zoo's program expenses were:

Total Program service expenses $13,208,432
Total Program Expenses $13,208,432

Chair of the Board
Ms. Michele Santana, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Bedrock Manufacturing Co.,

Board Size
30

Paid Staff Size
115

Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.04%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Akron Zoo's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts $16,350,981
Program Services (Admissions, Membership, and Special Groups/Events) $4,724,598
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory $316,064
Investment Income $39,605
Gross income from fundraising events $12,439
Miscellaneous $8,847
Royalties $280
Net (loss) from the sale of assets other than inventory $-1,625
Total Income $21,451,189

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 15%

Total Income $21,451,189
Total expenses: $16,779,078
  Program expenses $13,208,432
  Fundraising expenses $988,311
  Administrative expenses $2,582,335
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $4,672,111
Beginning Net Assets $82,917,534
Other Changes In Net Assets $-1,188,989
Ending Net Assets $86,400,656
Total Liabilities $2,855,299
Total Assets $86,400,656

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Report completed by:
BBB of Akron