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Zoological Society of Pittsburgh

Public charity
DBA: % RACHEL ASKEY COO
Other · PITTSBURGH, PA · EIN 25-1418766

About

The zoological society of pittsburgh is dedicated to being a leader in, and significant contributor to, the conservation of endangered and threatened species. The society provides an enjoyable family experience that fosters understanding, respect and appreciation for wildlife. The society's support comes primarily from individuals, corporations, foundation grants, regional support and operations.

In care of Rachel Askey COO

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
461
Volunteers
503

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$30.5M
Expenses
$29.7M
Assets
$79.1M
Liabilities
$3.9M

Financial history

$30.5M$15.2M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $30.5M · Avg: $24.8M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$51K
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
Sub-Saharan Africa
South America

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$81K
Grants Given
$165K
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF PITTSBURGH
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Address

One Wild Place
Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-000

Governance

Voting board members32
Independent members32
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
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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