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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1919174

ZOO FOUNDATION INC

Also known as ALABAMA GULF COAST ZOO

Tax-exempt · GULF SHORES, AL 36542

Financials

$4.8M$6M2022$4.3M$6M2023$5M$6.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ZOO FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$4,971,469$6,361,966-$1,390,497$27,684,674$25,283,940$2,400,734
September 30, 2024990$4,285,531$6,037,646-$1,752,115$27,455,919$23,664,688$3,791,231
September 30, 2023990$4,817,734$6,046,906-$1,229,172$29,233,856$23,733,151$5,500,705
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$486,544
Program service revenue
$2,971,198
Investment income
$236,286
Net income from sales of inventory
$618,616
Other revenue
$1,277,441

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$2,042,874
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,377,745
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$398,476
Occupancy
$244,961
Travel
$4,071
Depreciation
$852,065
Program services (functional)
$6,173,958
Management and general (functional)
$173,947
Fundraising (functional)
$14,061

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$27,455,919
Total assets, end of year
$27,684,674
Total liabilities, end of year
$25,283,940
Net assets, end of year
$2,400,734
Land, buildings and equipment
$22,419,797
Publicly traded securities
$144,864
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,400,734
Gross receipts
$5,311,819
Employees
85
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
AL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZACH ESTESCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GINNY BARNASVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROSIE STALLWORTHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHERYL ROBINSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
JANET ASHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DR JULIE TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLYSON PEARCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
CAROLINE BAREFIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM GORDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
SUSAN BARTHOLOMEWBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ZACH ESTESCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GINNY BARNASVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROSIE STALLWORTHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHERYL ROBINSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANDREW HARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DR JULIE TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLYSON PEARCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHELE FINNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM GORDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
OG GREENEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOEL HAMILTONEXECTIVE DIR
Highest-paid employee
–$159,366
ZACH ESTESCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
GINNY BARNASVICE CHAIRMA
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ROSIE STALLWORTHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
CHERYL ROBINSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
ANDREW HARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DR JULIE TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLYSON PEARCEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MICHELE FINNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KIM GORDONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
OG GREENEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
20499 OAK RD E, GULF SHORES, AL 36542-5775
In care of
% PATTI HALL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ZACH ESTES
Signed the 990
ZACH ESTES, CHAIRMAN
Phone
(251) 256-7008
Return prepared by
GRANT SANDERS & TAYLOR INC

Mission

THE FOUNDATION OPERATES A ZOO IN GULF SHORES, AL WHICH HELPS PRESERVE WILDLIFE AS WELL AS EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT VARIOUS AND DIVERSE SPECIES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION OPERATES A ZOO IN GULF SHORES, AL. THE ZOO IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND IS VISITED BY MORE THAN 170,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY FROM A MAJORITY OF THE 50 STATES AND ALSO FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
    Expenses $4,247,110
  • THE FOUNDATION OPERATES A ZOO IN GULF SHORES, AL. THE ZOO IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND IS VISITED BY MORE THAN 170,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY FROM A MAJORITY OF THE 50 STATES AND ALSO FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
    Expenses $1,926,848

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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 15, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 16, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 17, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1919174
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
1991
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D500)
Assets (IRS master file)
$27,684,674
Income (IRS master file)
$5,311,819

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$4,971,469$6,361,966$27,684,674XML
990September 2024$4,285,531$6,037,646$27,455,919XML
990September 2023$4,817,734$6,046,906$29,233,856XML
990September 2022$4,932,171$5,896,969$30,326,200IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 58-1919174).

Questions about ZOO FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of ZOO FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ZOO FOUNDATION INC is 58-1919174.
Is ZOO FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to ZOO FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ZOO FOUNDATION 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 ZOO FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ZOO FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ZOO FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ZACH ESTES.
Who are the officers and directors of ZOO FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ZOO FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,971,469, expenses of $6,361,966 and total assets of $27,684,674 at year end.

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