Birmingham Zoo Inc

EIN: 621231591 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Birmingham, AL

Total Revenue
$17,273,784
Total Expenses
$13,084,097
Total Assets
$52,651,562
Net Assets
$49,275,152
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
AL
Principal Officer
Margaret Whitman
Phone
2058790409
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Birmingham Zoo Inc, founded in 1999, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $17.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 45% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.2M, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

The Birmingham Zoo's purpose is to exhibit animals for the education of visitors, to promote and conduct conservation programs and research studies, and sponsor educational activities for the community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,661,814 Revenue: $6,344,455

Management of facility operations of the Birmingham Zoo, sponsorship of educational, environmental, and conservation programs, and promotion of the zoo and animal and horticultural life through...

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Management of facility operations of the Birmingham Zoo, sponsorship of educational, environmental, and conservation programs, and promotion of the zoo and animal and horticultural life through exhibits, programs and activities, enlightening visitors about the plight of endangered animals and the support needed for global wildlife conservation efforts. The Birmingham Zoo is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums, relationship with the Birmingham chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, this partnership furthers conservation awareness and the education and appreciation for animal care specifically, the organization helps maintain the species survival programs - a worldwide cooperative breeding and conservation program.

Program 2
Expenses: $127,033 Revenue: $344,868

Birmingham Zoo's Educational Programs -Students visiting Zoo on field trips was 32,570 and 35 out of 67 Alabama counties and 12 states outside of Alabama served by educational programs. The number of...

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Birmingham Zoo's Educational Programs -Students visiting Zoo on field trips was 32,570 and 35 out of 67 Alabama counties and 12 states outside of Alabama served by educational programs. The number of individuals served in ALL programming is below.o Behind the Scenes Tour Participants - 91o Twilight Tour Participants -152o Zoo Snooze Participants -227o Endangered Species Day 1,154o Digital Discovery Program Participants 1,067o Digital Field Experience Program Participants 771o ZooSchool Participants 659o Field Trip Program Participants 1,617o Zoo Events Participants (CCC Day, eRecycling Day) 770o Homeschool Class Participation 749 o Zoo to You Outreach Participants 1,734o Summer Zoo Camp Participants 839o Break Camp Participants 191o Teacher Professional Development Participants 41 o Teacher Night Participants 69

Program 3

Publication and distribution of animal tracks and other periodic publications.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,581,108
Program Service Revenue $6,592,846
Investment Income $340,624
Other Revenue $759,206
TOTAL REVENUE $17,273,784

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,423,508
Fundraising Expenses $516,140
Program Expenses $11,788,847
Other Expenses $6,660,589
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,084,097

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $17,273,784 $11,921,574 +0.4%
Expenses $13,084,097 $12,241,042 +0.1%
Net Income $4,189,687 $-319,468 -14.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
195
Volunteers
279

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$466,500
Total Directors
25
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Thomas E Sisson Chair 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Collat Goedecke Immediate Past Chair 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lee McKinney Vice Chair 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Nelson Junior Board President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Pat Lawrence Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Austin Davis Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Aland Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexia Borden Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Wood Bowron Forehand Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jack Darnall Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Selena Rodger Dickerson Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daron Drew-Jelks Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bing Edwards Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Faulkner Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christina Grinkmeyer Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daagye Hendricks Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Hennessy Jr Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randall Jordan Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Philippe Lathrop Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Lyden Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chaz Mitchell Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wally Nall Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerry Perkins Jr Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kyle Rogers Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Crystal Funn Witherspoon Member 2.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Pfefferkorn President & CEO 40.00
Officer
$280,626 $11,041 $291,667
Margaret Whitman CFO 40.00
Officer
$172,448 $2,385 $174,833
Holllie Colahan Deputy Director 40.00
Highest
$143,381 $895 $144,276
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $17,273,784 $13,084,097 $52,651,562 $4,189,687
2022 $11,921,574 $12,241,042 $48,199,187 $-319,468
2021 $17,281,079 $11,283,604 $47,894,948 $5,997,475
2020 $10,394,337 $10,590,863 $41,750,720 $-196,526
2019 $12,327,529 $12,158,752 $43,045,841 $168,777
2018 $12,929,486 $11,768,643 $44,667,002 $1,160,843
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