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Norristown Zoological Society

Public charity
Other · NORRISTOWN, PA · EIN 23-1970067

About

The elmwood parks zoo's mission statement is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
210
Volunteers
402

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$16.1M
Expenses
$16.0M
Assets
$71.4M
Liabilities
$18.4M

Financial history

$16.1M$8.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $16.1M · Avg: $10.1M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$95K
Grants Given
NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
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Address

1661 Harding BLVD
Norristown, PA, 19401-297

Governance

Voting board members18
Independent members18
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
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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