Mission
WE CONNECT YOUR LIFE TO WILDLIFE WHILE INSPIRING LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONSERVATION ACTION.
Public Charity
AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARK
Based in AKRON, OH, AKRON ZOOLOGICAL PARK operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $25.2M in revenue, $18.8M in expenses, $102.7M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 35 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $672K.
EIN: 346003866
AKRON, OH
Zoos & Aquariums
NTEE: D50
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$25.2M
Total Expenses$18.8M
Total Assets$102.7M
Grant Records35
Funding Total$672K
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at Akron Zoological Park
How Akron Zoological Park divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$80
Programs
the work itself
$15
Management
running the organization
$5
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $80 for programs
$34
Horticulture & preservationthe mission of the horticulture and preservation program is to foster a connection with wildlife and a desire to protect wild places by creating a positive…
$22
Animal carefrom african lions to microscopic coral, the Akron zoo provides care to over 3,108 animals representing approximately 230 species
$9
Membership and guest services
Plus 2 more programs. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$247,500
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,596
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,596
GENERAL SUPPORT
$19,200
ENVIRONMENT AND ANIMALS
$13,179
Showing up to 5 of 35 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TRUSTEE
Anusha Gibson
TRUSTEE
Ben Sutton
TRUSTEE
Bethanne Scruggs
TREASURER
Beth Reho
VP OF LIFE SCIENCES
Bob Lessnau
DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH
Brittany Rizzo
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25.2M | $18.8M | $102.7M |
| 2023 | $23.9M | $18.4M | $95.8M |
| 2022 | $21.5M | $16.8M | $89.3M |
| 2021 | $19.3M | $14.6M | $85.7M |
| 2020 | $12.1M | $12.5M | $82.6M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $12.1M to $25.2M (+108%), with total assets most recently reported at $102.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.