Nonprofit · EIN 51-0163223
BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt · BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $6,241,160 | $7,098,045 | -$856,885 | $10,847,151 | $1,658,551 | $9,188,600 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,616,314 | $6,694,137 | -$77,823 | $11,006,671 | $961,186 | $10,045,485 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,237,274 | $6,230,779 | -$993,505 | $11,735,789 | $1,612,481 | $10,123,308 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,761,398
- Membership dues
- $638,746
- Program service revenue
- $4,353,222
- Investment income
- $13,158
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$147
- Net income from fundraising events
- $113,382
- Other revenue
- $113,382
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $299,098
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,772,218
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,691,734
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $20,550
- Occupancy
- $163,604
- Travel
- $22,076
- Depreciation
- $705,450
- Program services (functional)
- $5,581,319
- Management and general (functional)
- $842,918
- Fundraising (functional)
- $673,808
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,006,671
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,847,151
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,658,551
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,188,600
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,818,062
- Publicly traded securities
- $97,089
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,669,431
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $519,169
- Gross receipts
- $6,298,063
- Employees
- 250
- Volunteers
- 468
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Thompson | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $157,010 | $26,326 |
| Amy Riegel | CFO Officer | 40 | $98,154 | $17,609 |
| Thom Unger | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Jones | First Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Dunn | Second Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jessica Keen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Kuhn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt Sherwood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Ridgeway | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Thompson | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $134,534 | $23,642 |
| Amy Riegel | CFO Officer | 40 | $100,077 | $15,860 |
| Thom Unger | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Jones | First Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Dunn | Second Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jessica Keen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aaron Kuhn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kurt Sherwood | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Schweitzer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Ridgeway | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE THOMPSON | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $143,032 | $23,801 |
| AMY RIEGEL | CFO Officer | 40 | $92,467 | $15,605 |
| THOM UNGER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY JONES | FIRST VICE C Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA DUNN | SECOND VICE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JESSICA KEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON KUHN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT SHERWOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW SCHWEITZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7400 DIVISION DR, BATTLE CREEK, MI 49014-9534
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Diane Thompson, 7400 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Signed the 990
- Diane Thompson, President & CEO
- Phone
- (269) 979-1351
- Website
- www.binderparkzoo.org
- Return prepared by
- YEO & YEO PC
Mission
Connect, inspire, conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.
Program accomplishments
- Wildlife management and conservation - Joyful and empathetic connection with animals through exhibitry and animal feeding with a focus on conservation of animals through participation in endangered species programs.Expenses $2,325,352 · revenue $1,923,099
- Guest services - providing quality outdoor and recreational activities and taking action to support conservation. Sustained by entrance fees, donations, purchases, special events, and fundraisers.Expenses $2,877,341 · revenue $2,249,966
- Educational services - Deeper understanding of animals and conservation through education programs, guest programs, and overnight programs.Expenses $378,626 · revenue $180,157
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
- 51-0163223
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- 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)
- $10,847,151
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,298,063
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $6,241,160 | $7,098,045 | $10,847,151 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,616,314 | $6,694,137 | $11,006,671 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,237,274 | $6,230,779 | $11,735,789 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,541,958 | $5,890,425 | $12,225,124 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 51-0163223).
Questions about BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC is 51-0163223.
- Is BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC 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 BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC 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 BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC 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 BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Diane Thompson.
- Who are the officers and directors of BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,010 (Diane Thompson, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does BINDER PARK ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,241,160, expenses of $7,098,045 and total assets of $10,847,151 at year end.
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