ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCORPORATED

EIN: 841692486 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

RESTON, VA

Total Revenue
$1,194,301
Total Expenses
$1,076,903
Total Assets
$866,961
Net Assets
$840,284
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
ERIC TRAGER
Phone
9416212021
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INCORPORATED, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 10% surplus.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $590,023

PROVIDED ACCREDITATION SERVICES AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EDUCATION; MENTORING ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS IN BEST PRACTICES IN ZOOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT AND CARE AND HUSBANDRY OF CAPITIVE WILD ANIMALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $351,280

ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING COOPERATIVE BREEDING PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY CAPTIVE POPULATION OF WILD ANIMALS THAT SERVES AS A GENETIC RESEVOIR; HELD MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES TO DISSEMINATE...

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ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING COOPERATIVE BREEDING PROGRAMS TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY CAPTIVE POPULATION OF WILD ANIMALS THAT SERVES AS A GENETIC RESEVOIR; HELD MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES TO DISSEMINATE BEST PRACTIVES FOR ALL ASPECTS OF ZOOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $69,000

PROVIDED IN SITU CONSERVATION GRANTS FOR FIELD PROGRAMS SUPPORTING WILD ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $559,027
Program Service Revenue $597,030
Investment Income $38,244
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,194,301

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $69,000
Salaries & Benefits $289,960
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,010,303
Other Expenses $717,943
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,076,903

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,194,301 $820,013 +0.5%
Expenses $1,076,903 $855,811 +0.3%
Net Income $117,398 $-35,798 -4.3%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
86

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
11
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JONATHAN BERGMANN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY B BETHEL CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BRAITSCH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FOURAKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT FOUTS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYTE HOGAN VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY HUNT BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE KERR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAROD MUNZER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT OLDENBURG BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC TRAGER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $1,194,301 $1,076,903 $866,961 $117,398
2024 $820,013 $855,811 $741,114 $-35,798
2023 $732,853 $814,622 $772,420 $-81,769
2022 $721,890 $556,161 $843,550 $165,729
2021 $747,009 $556,752 $714,088 $190,257
2019 $568,693 $456,728 $490,392 $111,965
2018 $516,444 $465,228 $378,371 $51,216
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