Nonprofit · EIN 04-3129124
COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION
Also known as ATTN FINANCE OFFICE
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02121
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $34,370,304 | $30,621,603 | $3,748,701 | $64,227,571 | $4,748,651 | $59,478,920 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $29,123,870 | $28,878,844 | $245,026 | $58,905,087 | $3,174,868 | $55,730,219 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $31,454,609 | $26,223,996 | $5,230,613 | $58,006,178 | $2,520,985 | $55,485,193 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,057,496
- of which government grants
- $12,195,351
- Membership dues
- $2,545,327
- Program service revenue
- $11,070,779
- Investment income
- $575,160
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $156,609
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$136,830
- Other revenue
- $666,869
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $125,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,109,907
- Other salaries and wages
- $11,792,643
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,813,857
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $232,384
- Occupancy
- $2,052,380
- Travel
- $40,647
- Depreciation
- $3,955,780
- Program services (functional)
- $23,373,486
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,826,957
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,421,160
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,905,087
- Total assets, end of year
- $64,227,571
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,748,651
- Net assets, end of year
- $59,478,920
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,460,290
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,968,845
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $50,276,695
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,202,225
- Gross receipts
- $38,461,385
- Employees
- 448
- Volunteers
- 186
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LINEHAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $166,813 | $13,203 |
| ROBERT CHABOT | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $161,462 | $13,042 |
| CYNTHIA MEAD | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $149,711 | $7,533 |
| DAVID CARON | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $138,708 | $12,353 |
| ERIC BAITCHMAN | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $131,460 | $12,135 |
| SATNARINE HARIPRASAD | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,579 | $11,861 |
| KEVIN MILHOMME | DIRECTOR OF CORP. SPONSORS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,046 | $4,081 |
| CHRISTOPHER BONAR | DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,620 | $6,831 |
| BROOK WARDROP | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $119,284 | $11,770 |
| MAURA LUCIA CELLI | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $113,575 | $6,470 |
| DONALD HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR OF FACILITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,178 | $5,149 |
| PETER ZAHLER | DIRECTOR OF FIELD CONSERVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,000 | $1,680 |
| COLIN VAN DYKE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEEANN HORNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS TINLIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
19 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER WILSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RORY BROWNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLINE DIAMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD DOHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLINE DUROCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS FEELEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RUTH ELLEN FITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE HINTERNEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RONNIE KANAREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTY KESWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORENDA LAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS LOBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE K REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA RICHTER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ED RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETER ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN VIEWEG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA WELCH LOVEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LINEHAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $166,959 | $39,078 |
| ROBERT CHABOT | COO Officer | 40 | $156,482 | $38,764 |
| DAVID CARON | VP - DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $131,123 | $37,996 |
| ERIC BAITCHMAN | VP - CONSERVATION Officer | 40 | $125,377 | $37,212 |
| SATNARINE HARIPRASAD | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,748 | $37,805 |
| CYNTHIA MEAD | VP - OUTREACH Officer | 40 | $145,297 | $16,753 |
| BROOK WARDROP | VP - COMMUINCATION Officer | 40 | $115,724 | $37,534 |
| CHRISTOPHER BONAR | DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,065 | $16,358 |
| JOHN LEWIS | SR. DIRECTOR OF GUEST OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,089 | $37,072 |
| KEVIN MILHOMME | DIRECTOR OF CORP. SPONSORS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,083 | $3,963 |
| MAURA LUCIA CELLI | VP - ANIMAL CARE Officer | 40 | $110,280 | $16,033 |
| DONALD HARRINGTON | DIRECTOR OF FACILITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,713 | $14,517 |
| CARLINE DUROCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY KESWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA RICHTER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN VAN DYKE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS LOBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERROL NORWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN VIEWEG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEEANN HORNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SANGIACOMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENDA LAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GIOVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER WILSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE KANAREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY BROWNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH ELLEN FITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS FEELEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS TINLIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD DOHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HINTERNEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE DIAMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE K REGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 35 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CHABOT | COO Officer | 40 | $163,527 | $38,658 |
| JOHN LINEHAN | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $161,935 | $38,611 |
| DAVID CARON | VP - DEVELOPMENT Officer | 40 | $122,437 | $37,419 |
| SATNARINE HARIPRASAD | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,260 | $37,205 |
| ERIC BAITCHMAN | VP - CONSERVATION Officer | 40 | $119,825 | $37,340 |
| CYNTHIA MEAD | VP - OUTREACH Officer | 40 | $139,708 | $16,081 |
| BROOK WARDROP | VP - COMMUINCATION Officer | 40 | $107,957 | $36,984 |
| KEVIN MILHOMME | DIRECTOR OF CORP. SPONSORSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,987 | $3,839 |
| CHRISTOPHER BONAR | SENIOR VETERINARIAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,522 | $16,008 |
| JENNIFER DAVIS CAIN | DIRECTOR OF HR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,700 | $15,864 |
| JOHN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,046 | $20,901 |
| MAURA LUCIA CELLI | VP - ANIMAL CARE Officer | 40 | $106,074 | $15,782 |
| CARLINE DUROCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTY KESWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA RICHTER MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN VAN DYKE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS LOBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERROL NORWITZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GORDON CARR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GUEDJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN VIEWEG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEEANN HORNER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SANGIACOMO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORENDA LAYNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GIOVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KELLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ROBERTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER WILSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONNIE KANAREK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RORY BROWNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUTH ELLEN FITCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS FEELEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS TINLIN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD DOHERTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HINTERNEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 FRANKLIN PARK RD, BOSTON, MA 02121-3252
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHANIE BRINLEY, ONE FRANKLIN PARK ROAD, BOSTON, MA 02121
- Signed the 990
- STEPHANIE BRINLEY, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (617) 989-2000
- Website
- WWW.ZOONEWENGLAND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER SERVICES AND SUPPORT REQUIRED OR CONTEMPLATED BY CHAPTER 92B OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS TO THE FRANKLIN PARK ZOO AND THE WALTER D. STONE MEMORIAL ZOO, TO ANY OTHER AGENCY OR ENTITY REFERENCED THEREIN, AND ACT INDEPENDENTLY IN CONNECTION WITH ZOOLOGICAL MATTERS. FURTHERMORE, ZOO NEW ENGLAND'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND SUSTAIN THE NATURAL WORLD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS BY CREATING FUN AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCES THAT INTEGRATE WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- GUEST SERVICESIN FY 25, ZOO NEW ENGLAND'S DAYTIME ATTENDANCE REACHED 711,392 VISITORS, A DECREASE OF 44,662 VISITORS COMPARED TO 756,054 IN FY 24. STONE ZOO'S DAYTIME ATTENDANCE REACHED 289,140 VISITORS, A DECREASE OF 4,551 FROM 293,691 IN FY 24. TOTAL FY 25 ATTENDANCE FOR ZOOLIGHTS (STONE ZOO' EVENING HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW, WHICH OPERATES PRIMARILY IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER) WAS 79,043 AN DECREASE OF 7,991 VISITORS COMPARED TO 87,034 IN FY 24. TOTAL FY 25 ATTENDANCE FOR BOSTON LIGHTS: A LANTERN EXPERIENCE (FRANKLIN PARK ZOO' EVENING SUMMER/FALL LANTERN EXPERIENCE) WAS 211,208, AN INCREASE OF 54,212 COMPARED TO 156,996 IN FY 24. TOTAL OVERALL ATTENDANCE INCLUSIVE OF ZOOLIGHTS AND BOSTON LIGHTS IN FY 25 WAS 1,001,643, AN INCREASE OF 1,559 VISITORS COMPARED TO 1,000,084 IN FY 24.Expenses $6,245,637 · revenue $9,188,797
- ANIMAL CARE & EXHIBITS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, FRANKLIN PARK ZOO FEATURES 78 PUBLIC ANIMAL HABITATS AND STONE ZOO FEATURES 55. ZOO NEW ENGLAND IS HOME TO 1,069 ANIMALS REPRESENTING 193 SPECIES.DURING FY 25, SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS AT FRANKLIN PARK ZOO INCLUDED BIRD SPECIES SUCH AS BLACKNAPED FRUIT DOVE, SCALY-SIDED MERGANSER, RED-CRESTED TURACO, HADADA IBIS, BOAT-BILLED HERON, SUNBITTERN, KEA, RED SISKIN, AND VIOLET TURACO, MAMMALS INCLUDING COTTON-TOP TAMARIN, AFRICAN WILD DOG, AND NYALA, AND INVERTEBRATES SUCH AS THE FLORIDA IVORY MILLIPEDE, EMPEROR SCORPION, BLUE BABOON TARANTULA AND SUN BEETLE. AT STONE ZOO, SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS INCLUDED COTTON-TOP TAMARIN, RED-RUMPED AGOUTI, NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTER, SPINY-TAILED IGUANA AND CHUCKWALLA.NOTABLE BIRTHS AND HATCHES AT FRANKLIN PARK ZOO INCLUDED SCALY-SIDED MERGANSER, YELLOW-BILLED STORK, LAUGHING KOOKABURRA, WATTLED CRANE, HARTMANN'S MOUNTAIN ZEBRA, AND MASAI GIRAFFE. AT STONE ZOO, SIGNIFICANT BIRTHS INCLUDED LINNE'S TWO-TOED SLOTH, EASTERN BLACK-AND-WHITE COLOBUS, AND PREHENSILE-TAILED PORCUPINE.Expenses $7,079,389 · grants $125,000
- EDUCATION CHAPTER 92B OF THE ACTS OF 1992 OF THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS PROVIDES THAT THE ZOOS WILL ADMIT MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL GROUPS AT NO CHARGE. FIELD TRIPS TO THE ZOO ARE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENCE, WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT BEGAN OFFERING AT-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOLS, WHICH RESULTED IN 78 AT-SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REACHING OVER 1,904 PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $1,599,206 · revenue $411,106
- EXPENSES INCURRED FOR FACILITIES AND GROUNDS INCLUDE SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS, UTILITIES, INSURANCE AND REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE WHICH ENABLE ZOO NEW ENGLAND TO OPERATE IN A COMFORTABLE, SAFE AND PROTECTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR STAFF AND VISITORS TO THE ZOOS.Expenses $8,449,254 · revenue $1,470,876
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3129124
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $64,227,571
- Income (IRS master file)
- $38,461,385
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $34,370,304 | $30,621,603 | $64,227,571 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $29,123,870 | $28,878,844 | $58,905,087 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $31,454,609 | $26,223,996 | $58,006,178 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $30,082,811 | $23,234,798 | $53,681,720 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3129124).
Questions about COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION is 04-3129124.
- Is COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHANIE BRINLEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 34 people; 12 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,813 (JOHN LINEHAN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does COMMONWEALTH ZOOLOGICAL CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,370,304, expenses of $30,621,603 and total assets of $64,227,571 at year end.
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