Nonprofit · EIN 23-1970067
NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · NORRISTOWN, PA 19401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $23,162,878 | $17,731,687 | $5,431,191 | $79,805,616 | $21,360,791 | $58,444,825 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,114,399 | $16,007,431 | $106,968 | $71,411,301 | $18,397,667 | $53,013,634 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,059,318 | $12,712,394 | $346,924 | $63,125,201 | $10,218,535 | $52,906,666 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,439,660
- of which government grants
- $490,862
- Membership dues
- $4,014,567
- Program service revenue
- $2,489,697
- Investment income
- -$174,927
- Net rental income
- $412,343
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$194,113
- Net income from fundraising events
- $32,095
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $744,753
- Other revenue
- $3,408,448
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $439,090
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,531,927
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,895,099
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $770
- Accounting fees
- $34,625
- Occupancy
- $393,009
- Depreciation
- $2,503,474
- Program services (functional)
- $15,765,350
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,005,066
- Fundraising (functional)
- $961,271
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $71,411,301
- Total assets, end of year
- $79,805,616
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,360,791
- Net assets, end of year
- $58,444,825
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $61,587,927
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $47,173,851
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,270,974
- Gross receipts
- $25,327,618
- Employees
- 245
- Volunteers
- 569
- Year formed
- 1965
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERT J ZONE | EXEC DIRECTOR/ CEO Key employee | 50 | $424,151 | $14,939 |
| RAFFELINA NATALE | CFO/FINANCE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $154,849 | $10,928 |
| ERIC DONOVAN | COO/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,951 | $10,216 |
| MICHELE GOODMAN | ANIMAL CARE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,720 | $10,187 |
| CHERIFA N HOWARTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOHN MILLARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM COHN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLIN BACHMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY BLUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BOWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL R DECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN DENICOLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN DOUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD M GALLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILA HAYES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MAXWELL DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMIT PATEL DMD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYM RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIK SIMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERT J ZONE | EXEC DIRECTOR/ CEO Key employee | 50 | $421,449 | $21,880 |
| RAFFELINA NATALE | CFO/FINANCE DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $151,830 | $14,675 |
| MICHELE GOODMAN | ANIMAL CARE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,281 | $13,281 |
| ERIC DONOVAN | COO/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,281 | $13,281 |
| CHERIFA N HOWARTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOHN MILLARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM COHN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLIN BACHMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY BLUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BOWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CLARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL R DECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN DENICOLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN DOUGHERTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD M GALLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILA HAYES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MAXWELL DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIT PATEL DMD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYM RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SIMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBERT J ZONE | EXEC DIRECTOR/ CEO Officer | 50 | $387,657 | $17,171 |
| RAFFELINA NATALE | CFO/HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,658 | $12,485 |
| ERIC DONOVAN | COO/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,710 | $11,496 |
| MICHELE GOODMAN | ANIMAL CARE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,469 | $11,309 |
| AMY MILLS BULLIVANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERIFA N HOWARTH | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CRISTIAN HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOHN MILLARD | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GUY DENARDO DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOHN MAXWELL DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SIMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM COHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN FENNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOLIN BACHMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KYM RAMSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BOWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN DENICOLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL R DECKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD M GALLO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CRANDALL JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1661 HARDING BLVD, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401-2974
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ALBERT J ZONE, 1661 HARDING BOULEVARD, NORRISTOWN, PA 19401
- Signed the 990
- ALBERT J ZONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CEO
- Phone
- (610) 277-3825
- Website
- WWW.ELMWOODPARKZOO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KREISCHER MILLER
Mission
THE ELMWOOD PARKS ZOO'S MISSION STATEMENT IS TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL INSPIRE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CONSERVATION.
Program accomplishments
- PURPOSES, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT WILDLIFE, PRESERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES & CONSERVATION. AS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, THE ZOO HOSTS MANY PUBLIC EVENTS TO INFORM AND ENTERTAIN ITS GUESTS. SUCH EVENTS INCLUDE ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS, BRUNCHES WITH ANTA, PARTY FOR THE PLANET, ZOOSNOOZE OVERNIGHT CAMPOUTS, BOO AT THE ZOO WEEKENDS, AND MANY MORE. EACH SUMMER, THE ZOO HOSTS BEAST OF A FEAST, ITS LARGEST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WITH DOZENS OF LOCAL VENDORS THAT SHOWCASE THE BEST FOOD DROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY. PER ITS DESIGNATION AS A CERTIFED AUTISM CENTER, THE ZOO HOSTSMONTHLY EARLY ACCESS MORNINGS TO CATER TO GUESTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR CARETAKERS. THE ZOO OFFERS INTERSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN EACH OF ITS DEPARTMENTS. GUESTS OUTSIDE THE ZOO CAN ENJOY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS LIKE ZOO-ON-WHEELS, IN WHICH EDUCATORS ON STAFF TRAVEL WITH ANIMALS TO SCHOOLS, CAMPS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, SENIOR CENTERS, AND MALLS TO PROMOTE THE MISSION OF THE ZOO. CHILDREN AGES 6-11 CAN ENJOY THE ZOO'S DAY CAMPS, HELD EACH SPRING AND SUMMER. IN ADDITION TO THE SPECIAL EVENTS HELD THOUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ZOO HOSTS REGULAR EVENTS EACH MONTH TO CATER TO ITS MEMBERS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THERE ARE TWO MEMBER MORNINGS HELD EACH MONTH GIVING ZOO MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENTER THE ZOO BEFORE IT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC. THERE ARE ALSO REGULARLY SCHEDULED NORRISTOWN FREE DAYS, PROVIDING FREE ZOO ADMISSION ON THOSE DAYS TO RESIDENTS OF THE NORRISTOWN BOROUGH. THE ZOO FREQUENTLY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ITS MISSION.Expenses $15,765,350 · revenue $2,489,697
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-1970067
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $79,805,616
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,327,618
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $23,162,878 | $17,731,687 | $79,805,616 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $16,114,399 | $16,007,431 | $71,411,301 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,059,318 | $12,712,394 | $63,125,201 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,380,231 | $11,746,611 | $59,315,502 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 23-1970067).
Questions about NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is 23-1970067.
- Is NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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 NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ALBERT J ZONE.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $424,151 (ALBERT J ZONE, EXEC DIRECTOR/ CEO).
- How much revenue does NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,162,878, expenses of $17,731,687 and total assets of $79,805,616 at year end.
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