Public Charity

DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Royal Oak, MI. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $64.1M, expenses of $67.1M, total assets of $70.4M. Imperigo tracks 98 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $7.6M.

EIN: 386027356 Royal Oak, MI Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$64.1M
Total Expenses$67.1M
Total Assets$70.4M
Grant Records98
Funding Total$7.6M
Filing Years2019–2024

Mission

The mission of the Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is to create meaningful connections between people, animals and the natural world so all can thrive. The vision of the DZS is to be a force for positive change in a world where animals and nature are valued, understood and protected by all people. The DZS operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center.

Officers & Directors

Executive Director Alan Kalter
Executive Director Alan Kaufman
Director Alisha Bell
Chief of Staff Amanda Hanlin
Director Andrew Blake
Associate VP of Life Sciences Ann Duncan

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
$1,307,577 4 grants
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$896,533 9 grants
ANIMAL-RELATED PROGRAM/BUILDING/RENOVATION/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN/GENERAL OPERATIONS
$830,490 1 grant
RELIGION
$753,673 1 grant
EDUCATION
$620,752 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $64.1M $67.1M $70.4M
2023 $54.3M $56.2M $70.8M
2022 $55.1M $49.4M $67.1M
2020 $31.1M $29.5M $51.3M
2019 $46.9M $45.0M $44.0M

Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $46.9M to $64.1M (+37%), with total assets most recently reported at $70.4M.

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