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Birmingham Zoo INC

Public charity
Other · MOUNTAIN BRK, AL · EIN 62-1231591

About

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.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
210
Volunteers
276

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$14.4M
Expenses
$13.5M
Assets
$53.2M
Liabilities
$2.9M

Financial history

$18.7M$9.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $14.4M · Peak FY2017: $18.7M · Avg: $13.7M
BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC
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Address

2630 Cahaba RD
Mountain BRK, AL, 35223-110

Governance

Voting board members25
Independent members25
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersNo
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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