Mission
The Birmingham Zoo's purpose is to exhibit animals for the education of visitors, to promote and conduct conservation programs and research studies, and sponsor educational activities for the community.
Public Charity
Birmingham Zoo Inc
Birmingham Zoo Inc is a Public Charity headquartered in Birmingham, AL. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $14.4M revenue, $13.5M expenses, $53.2M total assets. 52 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $1.6M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 621231591
Birmingham, AL
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$14.4M
Total Expenses$13.5M
Total Assets$53.2M
Grant Records52
Funding Total$1.6M
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Received
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION
$40,000
ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE
$33,583
GENERAL SUPPORT; DAF FUNDED
$27,750
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$24,750
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$12,500
Showing up to 5 of 52 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Member
Alexia Borden
Treasurer
Austin Davis
Member
Bing Edwards
Jr. Board President
Caroline Walker
Member
Chase Wright
Member
Chaz Mitchell
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.4M | $13.5M | $53.2M |
| 2023 | $17.3M | $13.1M | $52.7M |
| 2022 | $11.9M | $12.2M | $48.2M |
| 2020 | $10.4M | $10.6M | $41.8M |
| 2019 | $12.3M | $12.2M | $43.0M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $12.3M to $14.4M (+17%), with total assets most recently reported at $53.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.