Nonprofit · EIN 87-0217405
UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · SALT LAKE CTY, UT 84108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $23,946,177 | $26,089,205 | -$2,143,028 | $96,623,399 | $7,589,227 | $89,034,172 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $24,858,255 | $23,225,723 | $1,632,532 | $98,434,485 | $7,304,869 | $91,129,616 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $24,557,487 | $20,100,781 | $4,456,706 | $98,189,522 | $8,830,815 | $89,358,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,892,529
- of which government grants
- $5,166,433
- Membership dues
- $2,403,100
- Program service revenue
- $13,015,300
- Investment income
- $944,712
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,003
- Net income from fundraising events
- $93,636
- Other revenue
- $93,636
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $373,735
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $649,110
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,563,980
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,075,058
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $29,500
- Occupancy
- $1,005,994
- Travel
- $210,485
- Depreciation
- $3,787,599
- Program services (functional)
- $23,051,364
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,226,948
- Fundraising (functional)
- $810,893
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $98,434,485
- Total assets, end of year
- $96,623,399
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,589,227
- Net assets, end of year
- $89,034,172
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $61,234,048
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,553,685
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $87,714,837
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,319,335
- Gross receipts
- $24,033,662
- Employees
- 319
- Volunteers
- 1,077
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS LUND | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $348,480 | $80,342 |
| ELIZABETH LARSEN | SENIOR VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $190,835 | $31,731 |
| CHERYL RUSHTON | VP OF FINANCE & CFO Officer | 40 | $174,150 | $46,138 |
| KENT MOYLE | VP OF ADVANCEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,692 | $46,545 |
| ERIN KOLLIKER | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,169 | $26,191 |
| JEFFREY VANEK | VP OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,505 | $41,817 |
| ERIKA CROOK | DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,859 | $25,878 |
| BILL HULTERSTROM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE SQUIRE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LIVSEY | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUL WEISSMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA MCKELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERI NEESE PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JOHN GARFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| PATRICK HOGLE | HOGLE REPRESENTATIVE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| PATRICK LEARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| PAUL DOUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| TRUDY SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Lund | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $364,876 | $86,128 |
| Cheryl Rushton | VP of Finance & CFO Officer | 40 | $174,697 | $47,116 |
| Elizabeth Larsen | Vice President, Programs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,410 | $32,671 |
| Jeffrey Vanek | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,038 | $41,244 |
| Daniel Smith | Director of Facilities Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,599 | $42,634 |
| Kent Moyle | Director of Advancement Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,562 | $31,242 |
| Erika Crook | Director of Animal Health Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,004 | $23,175 |
| Bill Hulterstrom | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Livsey | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Hogle | Hogle Representative Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Saul Weissman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffini Sorcic | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda McKell | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Miller | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Howard Parker | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeri Neese Pugh | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Garfield | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lance Squire | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Leary | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Dougan | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Trudy Simmons | Director Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGLAS LUND | PRESIDENT / Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $298,424 | $77,352 |
| ELIZABETH LARSEN | VP, PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $185,062 | $32,376 |
| CHERYL RUSHTON | DIR OF FINAN Officer | 40 | $163,942 | $46,972 |
| HEATHER BARNUM | DIR OF ADVAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,223 | $39,382 |
| JEFFREY VANEK | DIR OF HUMAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,483 | $38,465 |
| DANIEL SMITH | DIRECTOR OF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,690 | $39,632 |
| ERIKA CROOK | DIR OF ANIMA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,029 | $23,272 |
| STEVEN BARTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DOUGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LINCOLN FILLMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK HOGLE | HOGLE REP Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HULTERSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE FISHER JR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK LEARY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LIVSEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA MCKELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE WOOLSEY MOYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER NEWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM OAKLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JERI NEESE PUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUDY SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFINI SORCIC | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| LANCE SQUIRE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON LOONEY SWILLINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SAUL WEISSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ZIEGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2600 E SUNNYSIDE AVE, SALT LAKE CTY, UT 84108-1454
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DOUGLAS LUND, 2600 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108
- Signed the 990
- CHERLY RUSHTON, VP OF FINANCE & CFO
- Phone
- (801) 584-1778
- Website
- WWW.HOGLEZOO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
CREATE CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE BY MAKING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS TO INSPIRE ACTION.
Program accomplishments
- SEE SCHEDULE O.Expenses $23,051,364 · grants $373,735 · revenue $13,015,300
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
- 87-0217405
- 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
- 1954
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $96,623,399
- Income (IRS master file)
- $24,033,662
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $23,946,177 | $26,089,205 | $96,623,399 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $24,858,255 | $23,225,723 | $98,434,485 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $24,557,487 | $20,100,781 | $98,189,522 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $20,973,376 | $16,845,881 | $94,586,487 | 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 87-0217405).
Questions about UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is 87-0217405.
- Is UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1954.
- Are donations to UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UTAH 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 UTAH 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 UTAH 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 UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOUGLAS LUND.
- Who are the officers and directors of UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 21 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $348,480 (DOUGLAS LUND, PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does UTAH ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $23,946,177, expenses of $26,089,205 and total assets of $96,623,399 at year end.
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