Nonprofit · EIN 62-1231591
BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC
Tax-exempt · MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,419,714 | $13,469,126 | $950,588 | $53,177,829 | $2,906,153 | $50,271,676 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $17,273,784 | $13,084,097 | $4,189,687 | $52,651,562 | $3,376,410 | $49,275,152 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,989,938
- of which government grants
- $1,592,500
- Membership dues
- $1,609,421
- Program service revenue
- $5,544,330
- Investment income
- $590,098
- Net rental income
- $84,643
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,626
- Net income from fundraising events
- $102,755
- Other revenue
- $295,348
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $487,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,131,983
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,491,328
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,304
- Occupancy
- $1,068,608
- Travel
- $39,150
- Depreciation
- $2,235,756
- Program services (functional)
- $12,119,831
- Management and general (functional)
- $693,946
- Fundraising (functional)
- $655,349
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,651,562
- Total assets, end of year
- $53,177,829
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,906,153
- Net assets, end of year
- $50,271,676
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $38,242,089
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $42,029,576
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,242,100
- Gross receipts
- $14,756,398
- Employees
- 210
- Volunteers
- 276
- Year formed
- 1999
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Pfefferkorn | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $296,886 | $18,000 |
| Margaret Whitman | CFO Officer | 40 | $173,013 | $0 |
| Holllie Colahan | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,990 | $0 |
| Leigh Laser Collins | VP of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,046 | $0 |
| Thomas E Sisson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Collat Goedecke | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee McKinney | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Pat Lawrence | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Davis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Aland | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexia Borden | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Wood Bowron Forehand | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Darnall | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Selena Rodger Dickerson | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daron Drew-Jelks | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bing Edwards | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| David Faulkner | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Daagye Hendricks | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Tim Hennessy Jr | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Randall Jordan | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Philippe Lathrop | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Matt Lyden | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Chaz Mitchell | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Wally Nall | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Jerry Perkins Jr | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Crystal Funn Witherspoon | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Dawn Rock-Tremble | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Chase Wright | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
| Caroline Walker | Jr. Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Pfefferkorn | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $280,626 | $11,041 |
| Margaret Whitman | CFO Officer | 40 | $172,448 | $2,385 |
| Holllie Colahan | Deputy Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,381 | $895 |
| Thomas E Sisson | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Collat Goedecke | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee McKinney | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Nelson | Junior Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Pat Lawrence | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Austin Davis | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Aland | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexia Borden | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Wood Bowron Forehand | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Darnall | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Selena Rodger Dickerson | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daron Drew-Jelks | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bing Edwards | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Faulkner | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Grinkmeyer | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Daagye Hendricks | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Hennessy Jr | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Randall Jordan | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Philippe Lathrop | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Lyden | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chaz Mitchell | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Wally Nall | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Perkins Jr | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Rogers | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Crystal Funn Witherspoon | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2630 CAHABA RD, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35223-1106
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Margaret Whitman, 2630 Cahaba Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
- Signed the 990
- Margaret Whitman, CFO
- Phone
- (205) 879-0409
- Website
- www.birminghamzoo.com
- Return prepared by
- Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Mission
The Birmingham Zoo's purpose is to exhibit animals for the education of visitors, to promote and conduct conservation programs and research studies, and sponsor educational activities for the community.
Program accomplishments
- Management of facility operations of the Birmingham Zoo, sponsorship of educational, environmental, and conservation programs, and promotion of the zoo and animal and horticultural life through exhibits, programs and activities, enlightening visitors about the plight of endangered animals and the support needed for global wildlife conservation efforts. The Birmingham Zoo is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums, relationship with the Birmingham chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, this partnership furthers conservation awareness and the education and appreciation for animal care specifically, the organization helps maintain the species survival programs - a worldwide cooperative breeding and conservation program.Expenses $12,052,515 · revenue $5,374,876
- Birmingham Zoo's Educational Programs -Students visiting Zoo on field trips was 32,570 and 35 out of 67 Alabama counties and 12 states outside of Alabama served by educational programs. The number of individuals served in ALL programming is below.o Behind the Scenes Tour Participants - 91o Twilight Tour Participants -152o Zoo Snooze Participants -227o Endangered Species Day 1,154o Digital Discovery Program Participants 1,067o Digital Field Experience Program Participants 771o ZooSchool Participants 659o Field Trip Program Participants 1,617o Zoo Events Participants (CCC Day, eRecycling Day) 770o Homeschool Class Participation 749 o Zoo to You Outreach Participants 1,734o Summer Zoo Camp Participants 839o Break Camp Participants 191o Teacher Professional Development Participants 41 o Teacher Night Participants 69Expenses $67,316 · revenue $362,047
- Publication and distribution of animal tracks and other periodic publications.
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 | Not 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
- 62-1231591
- 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
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $53,177,829
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,756,398
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $14,419,714 | $13,469,126 | $53,177,829 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $17,273,784 | $13,084,097 | $52,651,562 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,921,574 | $12,241,042 | $48,199,187 | 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 62-1231591).
Questions about BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC
- What is the EIN of BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC is 62-1231591.
- Is BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BIRMINGHAM ZOO 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 BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Margaret Whitman.
- Who are the officers and directors of BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 29 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $296,886 (Chris Pfefferkorn, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $14,419,714, expenses of $13,469,126 and total assets of $53,177,829 at year end.
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