Toledo Zoological Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Toledo Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Toledo, Ohio, registered in 1943, with $50,015,283 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 140130, Toledo, OH, 43614 EIN 34-4440256 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2024)
$50.0M
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46.5M
Net assets
$153.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Toledo Zoological Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating40 mo reserves · +7% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Toledo Zoological Society: 40 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Toledo Zoological Society— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Toledo Zoological Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 140130, Toledo, OH, 43614
- City
- Toledo
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Zoos & Aquariums
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $29.3M (FY2013) to $50.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.8MNet assets $153.8M
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$159.6M
Total liabilities
$5.8M
Net assets
$153.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,015,283▲5.4% | $46,512,284▲6.3% | $153,796,580▲2.4% | $159,563,080▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $47,461,864▲5.4% | $43,744,190▼8.6% | $150,219,844▲2.6% | $160,096,202▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $45,038,256▲6.0% | $47,840,992▲32.9% | $146,406,222▼2.9% | $155,399,314▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $42,486,986▲27.2% | $36,009,505▲18.0% | $150,747,532▲4.6% | $155,762,648▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $33,389,335▼6.1% | $30,508,259▼9.4% | $144,159,645▲2.2% | $155,300,570▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $35,572,647▲5.5% | $33,675,919▲4.2% | $141,112,901▲1.5% | $155,388,291▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $33,726,417▼7.4% | $32,329,364▼1.4% | $139,032,615▲0.9% | $153,540,635▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $36,422,134▲5.9% | $32,785,728▲8.5% | $137,836,303▲2.8% | $143,041,226▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $34,389,857▼6.9% | $30,229,410▲3.2% | $134,057,530▲3.2% | $138,322,927▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,943,793▲18.6% | $29,278,639▲12.2% | $129,854,348▲6.2% | $134,759,623▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,157,890▲6.4% | $26,089,492▲6.8% | $122,294,931▲4.2% | $132,044,707▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $29,283,221 | $24,423,669▼1.7% | $117,311,065▲4.4% | $125,325,230▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $24,853,647▲6.4% | $112,419,279▲4.7% | $122,288,221▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $23,357,963▲0.3% | $107,372,014▲5.7% | $118,663,510▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $23,297,976 | $101,561,513 | $114,016,626 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $6.4M total
54 grants to Toledo Zoological Society totaling $6.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo Community Foundation | Support for youth, zoo programs, scholarships, community partners, and general needs. | 2024 | $147,305 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $34,510 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | Diversity in conservation; diamond circle; general support; east toledo family center memberships | 2023 | $119,348 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $91,100 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,200 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Toledo Community Foundation | To support activities of the zooteens, annual distribution, diamond circle, general operating, diversity in field conservation, diversity in field conservation, general support, children's educational programs, renovation of the reptile house, toledo zoo partner program, donation match from welltower on behalf of heather allred, general support, toledo zoo pal, presidents circle, childrens programs, | 2022 | $107,911 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $25,800 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation | Program support | 2022 | $13,351 |
| Promedica Health System Inc | Support operations | 2022 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Toledo Zoological Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Toledo Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 34-4440256, based in Toledo, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Toledo Zoological Society's EIN?
- Toledo Zoological Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 34-4440256.
- How much revenue does Toledo Zoological Society report?
- Toledo Zoological Society reported $50,015,283 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Toledo Zoological Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Toledo Zoological Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Toledo Zoological Society (EIN 34-4440256) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.