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Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$25.2M
Program Spending
81%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$19.3M
Total Expenses
▼$18.8M
Total Assets
$102.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$2.9M
Net Assets
$99.9M
Officer Compensation
→$1.5M
Other Salaries
$7.3M
Investment Income
$652.2K
Fundraising
▼$93.2K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$86.3K
Awards Found
2
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Museum and Library Services | THE AKRON ZOO WILL DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) PLAN FOCUSED ON FIVE AREAS, INCLUDING WORKFORCE, WORKPLACE, GUEST SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROCUREMENT. PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EXISTING WORKPLACE CULTURE, COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY DATA, IDENTIFICATION OF BASELINE DEI MEASURES, DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY TO REORIENT THE EXISTING WORK PLANS AROUND DEI, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ZOO STAFF, AND ONGOING EVALUATION OF PROGRESS. THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE SEVERAL CONSULTANTS AS WELL AS ESTABLISHING AN EXECUTIVE TEAM AND A STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL, WHO EACH WILL RECEIVE TRAINING ON COMMUNICATION AND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS. THE OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL CENTER DEI AS A PRINCIPLE DRIVING DECISIONS ACROSS THE ZOO, THAT WILL BENEFIT ZOO EMPLOYEES, ALONG WITH BROADER COMMUNITY. | $62.7K | FY2021 | Sep 2021 – Aug 2023 |
| Institute of Museum and Library Services | AKRON ZOO IN OHIO WILL DELIVER SPECIALIZED, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS WHO ARE RETURNING TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS AFTER LEARNING REMOTELY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. PROGRAMMING WILL SUPPORT A PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN POPULATION AND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN GRADES 4 AND 5. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM WILL INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THISTLE, A TENREC AT THE AKRON ZOO, AND TEACH THEM HOW THISTLE ADAPTED TO HER NEW ZOO BY UNDERSTANDING HER EMOTIONS, FORMING COPING STRATEGIES, AND MAKING FRIENDS. THE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAMWORK, WITH GROUP ACTIVITIES INSPIRING PARTICIPANTS TO COLLABORATE ON COMMON GOALS, COMMUNICATE ROLES AND NEEDS, OPEN THEMSELVES UP TO FRIENDSHIP, AND PRIORITIZE INCLUSIVITY. BY THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE ZOO EXPECTS STUDENTS TO GROW IN SELF-AWARENESS, HANDLING THEIR EMOTIONS, AND FEELING MORE CONFIDENT WITH PEERS. | $23.6K | FY2022 | Nov 2021 – Apr 2023 |
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$62.7K
THE AKRON ZOO WILL DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) PLAN FOCUSED ON FIVE AREAS, INCLUDING WORKFORCE, WORKPLACE, GUEST SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROCUREMENT. PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EXISTING WORKPLACE CULTURE, COLLECTION OF COMMUNITY DATA, IDENTIFICATION OF BASELINE DEI MEASURES, DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY TO REORIENT THE EXISTING WORK PLANS AROUND DEI, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ZOO STAFF, AND ONGOING EVALUATION OF PROGRESS. THE PROJECT WILL INVOLVE SEVERAL CONSULTANTS AS WELL AS ESTABLISHING AN EXECUTIVE TEAM AND A STAFF ADVISORY COUNCIL, WHO EACH WILL RECEIVE TRAINING ON COMMUNICATION AND UNCONSCIOUS BIAS. THE OUTCOME OF THE PROJECT ACTIVITIES WILL CENTER DEI AS A PRINCIPLE DRIVING DECISIONS ACROSS THE ZOO, THAT WILL BENEFIT ZOO EMPLOYEES, ALONG WITH BROADER COMMUNITY.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$23.6K
AKRON ZOO IN OHIO WILL DELIVER SPECIALIZED, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS WHO ARE RETURNING TO SCHOOL BUILDINGS AFTER LEARNING REMOTELY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. PROGRAMMING WILL SUPPORT A PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN POPULATION AND ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN GRADES 4 AND 5. THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM WILL INTRODUCE CHILDREN TO THISTLE, A TENREC AT THE AKRON ZOO, AND TEACH THEM HOW THISTLE ADAPTED TO HER NEW ZOO BY UNDERSTANDING HER EMOTIONS, FORMING COPING STRATEGIES, AND MAKING FRIENDS. THE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM WILL FOCUS ON PEER RELATIONSHIPS AND TEAMWORK, WITH GROUP ACTIVITIES INSPIRING PARTICIPANTS TO COLLABORATE ON COMMON GOALS, COMMUNICATE ROLES AND NEEDS, OPEN THEMSELVES UP TO FRIENDSHIP, AND PRIORITIZE INCLUSIVITY. BY THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THE ZOO EXPECTS STUDENTS TO GROW IN SELF-AWARENESS, HANDLING THEIR EMOTIONS, AND FEELING MORE CONFIDENT WITH PEERS.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $25.2M | $19.3M | $18.8M | $102.7M | $99.9M |
| 2023 | $23.9M | $18.3M | $18.4M | $95.8M | $92.8M |
| 2022 | $21.5M | $16.4M | $16.8M | $89.3M | $86.4M |
| 2021 | $19.3M | $14.6M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Doug Piekarz | President & CEO | 50 | $289.8K | $0 | $71.3K | $361.1K |
| Linda Criss | Chief Operating Officer & Sr. VP | 50 | $172.6K | $0 | $44.4K | $216.9K |
| Pamela Holtz | Chief External Affairs Officer & Sr. VP | 50 | $186.8K | $0 | $24.3K | $211.1K |
| Michelle Vectirelis | VP Of People & Culture | 50 | $165K | $0 | $44.8K | $209.8K |
| Vincent Jeffries | VP Of Communications/education | 50 | $143.1K | $0 | $34.4K | $177.5K |
| Bob Lessnau | VP Of Life Sciences | 50 | $143.6K | $0 | $31.6K | $175.2K |
| Mellissa Reed Thru 053124 | Chief Business Officer & Sr. VP | 50 | $129.8K | $0 | $32.8K | $162.6K |
| Michele Santana | Chairman | 1.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Slagter | Vice-chairman | 0.9 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eddie Taylor | Vice-chairman | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eren Demiray | Secretary | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Reho | Treasurer | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Doug Piekarz
President & CEO
$361.1K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$289.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$71.3K
Linda Criss
Chief Operating Officer & Sr. VP
$216.9K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$172.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$44.4K
Pamela Holtz
Chief External Affairs Officer & Sr. VP
$211.1K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$186.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.3K
Michelle Vectirelis
VP Of People & Culture
$209.8K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$165K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$44.8K
Vincent Jeffries
VP Of Communications/education
$177.5K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$143.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$34.4K
Bob Lessnau
VP Of Life Sciences
$175.2K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$143.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$31.6K
Mellissa Reed Thru 053124
Chief Business Officer & Sr. VP
$162.6K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$129.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$32.8K
Michele Santana
Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
1.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Slagter
Vice-chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.9
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eddie Taylor
Vice-chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eren Demiray
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Beth Reho
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Rizzo | Director Of Animal Health | 50 | $120.8K | $0 | $22.7K | $143.4K |
| Tari Kaufman | Director Of Finance | 50 | $105.8K | $0 | $14.4K | $120.2K |
| Shane Good | Sr Director Of Life Sciences | 50 | $107.8K | $0 | $10.9K | $118.7K |
Brittany Rizzo
Director Of Animal Health
$143.4K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$120.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.7K
Tari Kaufman
Director Of Finance
$120.2K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$105.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.4K
Shane Good
Sr Director Of Life Sciences
$118.7K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$107.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.9K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anusha Gibson | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Sutton | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bethanne Scruggs | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Candice Watkins | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Hulsemann | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carole Becerra | Trustee |
Anusha Gibson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ben Sutton
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bethanne Scruggs
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $14.6M |
| $85.7M |
| $82.9M |
| 2020 | $12.1M | $10.2M | $12.5M | $82.6M | $77.4M |
| 2019 | $15.4M | $11.4M | $13.5M | $81.4M | $77.3M |
| 2018 | $14.4M | $10.5M | $12.5M | $78.7M | $74.5M |
| 2017 | $14M | $9.6M | $12M | $75.3M | $72.9M |
| 2016 | $15.3M | $11.4M | $12.4M | $72.4M | $70.4M |
| 2015 | $12.4M | $9M | $10.6M | $68.9M | $67.2M |
| 2014 | $12.1M | $8.6M | $10.1M | $67.4M | $65.5M |
| 2013 | $12.2M | $8.9M | $9.9M | $65.2M | $63.4M |
| 2012 | $11.8M | $9M | $8.9M | $63.1M | $60.8M |
| 2011 | $11.9M | $9.3M | $8.4M | $59M | $57.6M |
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| 0.2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Cathryn O'Malley | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Stanley | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Frederick | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Koly | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Bevilacqua | Trustee | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gloria Rodgers | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Snider | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leigh Greenfelder | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Ray | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pat Mcmahon | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Bravo | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Berk | Trustee | 0.6 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Littman | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Kleinman | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Fulmer | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sophie Veillette | Trustee | 0.7 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Taylor | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Teodosio | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Veronica Cook Euell | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Candice Watkins
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carol Hulsemann
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carole Becerra
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Cathryn O'Malley
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Craig Stanley
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dave Frederick
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Koly
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Frank Bevilacqua
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gloria Rodgers
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Snider
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.7
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leigh Greenfelder
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Ray
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Pat Mcmahon
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patrick Bravo
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Berk
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.6
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Littman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ron Kleinman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ryan Fulmer
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sophie Veillette
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.7
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Taylor
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Teodosio
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Veronica Cook Euell
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.4
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0