Mission
THE ARKANSAS ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO GROW AND DEVELOP THE LITTLE ROCK ZOOLOOGICAL GARDENS. SINCE 1924, THE ZOO'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO VALUE AND CONSERVE OUR NATURAL WORLD.
Public Charity
ARKANSAS ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC
ARKANSAS ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in LITTLE ROCK, AR. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $964K, expenses of $831K, total assets of $2.2M. Imperigo tracks 31 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.7M.
EIN: 352241655
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Single Organization Support
NTEE: D11
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$964K
Total Expenses$831K
Total Assets$2.2M
Grant Records31
Funding Total$1.7M
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at Arkansas Zoological Foundation Inc
How Arkansas Zoological Foundation Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$54
Programs
the work itself
$40
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $54 for programs
$54
The foundation provides funding for programs, education, general improvements, and updated facilities at the Little Rock zoological gardens to enhance environmental and wildlife education
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
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$123,533
TO SUPPORT THE WATERFALL THAT IS BEING BUILT AS PART OF THE ZOO'S NEW ENTRY PLAZA
$100,000
GIVING AND GENEROSITY
$20,000
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$7,591
GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT
$207,642
Showing up to 5 of 31 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Brad Sims
DIRECTOR
Chad Causey
DIRECTOR
Don Bodenner
DIRECTOR
Greg Mccarroll
DIRECTOR
James Wood
SECRETARY
Jessica Scott
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $964K | $831K | $2.2M |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $585K | $2.1M |
| 2022 | $613K | $699K | $1.4M |
| 2021 | $734K | $528K | $1.6M |
| 2020 | $586K | $253K | $1.3M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $586K to $964K (+65%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.