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Akron Zoological Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Single Organization Support (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$280k (2023)

Expenses
$66.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$6.43M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$159k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$280,314
Expenses
$66,636
Net Income
$213,678
Net Assets
$6,265,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,616
12.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $177,092
63.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $67,606
24.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,425,009
Total Liabilities $159,137
Net Assets $6,265,872
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Slagter (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Beth Reho (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Mcmahon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Renkas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michele Santana (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Snider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veillette (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo) $0 $275,062 $67,473
Mellissa Reed (Chief Business Officer & Sr Vp) $0 $182,554 $48,135

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,603
Expenses
$88,227
Net Income
$124,376
Net Assets
$5,551,407
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,048
14.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $144,990
68.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $36,565
17.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,552,516
Total Liabilities $1,109
Net Assets $5,551,407
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Slagter (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Beth Reho (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Mcmahon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Renkas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michele Santana (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Snider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veillette (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo) $0 $255,635 $64,567
Mellissa Reed (Chief Business Officer & Sr Vp) $0 $160,127 $45,370

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$371,569
Expenses
$66,432
Net Income
$305,137
Net Assets
$6,680,839
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $42,317
11.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $153,970
41.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $175,282
47.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,684,915
Total Liabilities $4,076
Net Assets $6,680,839
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Slagter (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veillette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Mcmahon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Renkas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michele Santana (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Snider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo Of Zoo) $0 $226,889 $56,287
Mellissa Reed (Chief Business Officer & Sr Vp Of Zoo) $0 $136,407 $38,596

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$33,727
Expenses
$66,614
Net Income
-$32,887
Net Assets
$5,918,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,154
65.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $128,743
> 100%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$117,170
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,921,419
Total Liabilities $2,466
Net Assets $5,918,953
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Slagter (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veillette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Mcmahon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Renkas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michele Santana (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Snider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo Of Zoo) $0 $251,686 $54,991
Mellissa Reed (Vp Finance) $0 $134,737 $37,203

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$145,009
Expenses
$66,711
Net Income
$78,298
Net Assets
$5,384,667
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,939
22.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $113,241
78.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,171
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,385,234
Total Liabilities $567
Net Assets $5,384,667
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo Of Zoo) $0 $221,766 $52,084
Mellissa Reed (Vp Finance) $0 $120,785 $33,601
James Snider (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veilette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Mcmahon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$708,074
Expenses
$66,208
Net Income
$641,866
Net Assets
$1,743,700
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,085
4.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $130,867
18.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $545,122
77.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,544,781
Total Liabilities $2,801,081
Net Assets $1,743,700
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Snider (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veilette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jane Litz (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Mcmahon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo Of Zoo) $0 $204,007 $50,287
Mellissa Reed (Vp Finance) $0 $116,419 $35,617

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,333
Expenses
$49,375
Net Income
$117,958
Net Assets
$2,053,033
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $67,375
40.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $77,130
46.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $22,828
13.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,850,178
Total Liabilities $2,797,145
Net Assets $2,053,033
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Snider (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veilette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patrick Mcmahon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo Of Zoo) $0 $177,571 $46,484
Mellissa Reed (Vp Finance) $0 $104,911 $30,487

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,407,946
Expenses
$41,723
Net Income
$1,366,223
Net Assets
$1,426,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,365,512
97.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34,331
2.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $8,103
0.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,223,336
Total Liabilities $2,797,326
Net Assets $1,426,010
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Snider (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veilette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Stark (Trustee Through7/2016) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo Of Zoo) $0 $159,368 $42,274
Chuck Craig (Vp Finance Through 5/31/2016) $0 $104,353 $10,563
Mellissa Reed (Vp Finance Beginning 4/18/16) $0 $62,668 $12,236

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$54,940
Expenses
$40,929
Net Income
$14,011
Net Assets
$41,596
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,707
48.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18,186
33.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $10,047
18.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,065,656
Total Liabilities $1,024,060
Net Assets $41,596
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Vanessa Anton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stark (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veilette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Doug Piekarz (President & Ceo Of Zoo) $0 $131,968 $30,834
Chuck Craig (Vp Finance) $0 $111,601 $11,141

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$47,265
Expenses
$38,283
Net Income
$8,982
Net Assets
$63,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $43,654
92.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,611
7.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $931,424
Total Liabilities $867,903
Net Assets $63,521
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stark (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veilette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Anton (Secretary As Of 9/1/14) $0 $0 $0
L Patricia Simmons (Secretary Through 8/31/14) $0 $195,763 $32,453
Chuck Craig (Vp Finance) $0 $105,725 $12,164
Pat Waickman (Interim Pres/Ceo Of Zoo As Of 9/1/14) $0 $136,268 $25,455
Doug Piekarz (Vp Planning & Conservation) $0 $108,171 $28,398

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$28,825
Expenses
$32,863
Net Income
-$4,038
Net Assets
$54,539
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,825
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $684,703
Total Liabilities $630,164
Net Assets $54,539
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gregory Bean (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Littman (Chairman/President) $0 $0 $0
Michael Stark (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sophia Veilette (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Anton (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
L Patricia Simmons (Secretary) $0 $206,947 $38,372
Chuck Craig (Vp Finance) $0 $102,039 $12,135
Doug Piekarz (Vp Plan. & Conservation) $0 $94,463 $26,445

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$59,502
Expenses
$925
Net Income
$58,577
Net Assets
$58,577
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,502
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $394,577
Total Liabilities $336,000
Net Assets $58,577

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$0
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,000
Total Liabilities $131,000
Net Assets $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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