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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$102.7M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$16K
-52.8% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-5.6% YoY
About Akron Zoological Park
Based on IRS filings
Akron Zoological Park is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AKRON, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $102.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $652K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $102,731,475 | $95,823,320 | $89,255,955 |
| Revenue | $25,160,371 | $23,912,106 | $21,451,189 |
| Expenses | $18,806,803 | $18,433,843 | $16,779,078 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $652,195 | $283,054 | $37,980 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Akron Zoological Foundation Inc ($16,481).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE AKRON ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC AKRON, OH | CONSERVATION AND SUPPORT | $16,481 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELE SANTANA | CHAIRMAN | 1.2 | — |
| JOHN SLAGTER | VICE-CHAIRMAN | 0.9 | — |
| EDDIE TAYLOR | VICE-CHAIRMAN | 0.5 | — |
| EREN DEMIRAY | SECRETARY | 0.6 | — |
| BETH REHO | TREASURER | 0.6 | — |
| CAROLE BECERRA | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| ROBERT BERK | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| FRANK BEVILACQUA | TRUSTEE | 0.6 | — |
| PATRICK BRAVO | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| VERONICA COOK EUELL | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| DAVE FREDERICK | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| RYAN FULMER | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| ANUSHA GIBSON | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| LEIGH GREENFELDER | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| CAROL HULSEMANN | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| RON KLEINMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| DAVID KOLY | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| ROBERT LITTMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| PAT MCMAHON | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| CATHRYN O'MALLEY | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| NANCY RAY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| GLORIA RODGERS | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| BETHANNE SCRUGGS | TRUSTEE | 0.2 | — |
| JIM SNIDER | TRUSTEE | 0.7 | — |
| CRAIG STANLEY | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| BEN SUTTON | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE TAYLOR | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| TOM TEODOSIO | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| CANDICE WATKINS | TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| SOPHIE VEILLETTE | TRUSTEE | 0.7 | — |
| DOUG PIEKARZ | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $289,832 |
| LINDA CRISS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & SR. VP | 50 | $172,568 |
| PAMELA HOLTZ | CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER & SR. VP | 50 | $186,829 |
| BOB LESSNAU | VP OF LIFE SCIENCES | 50 | $143,574 |
| MELLISSA REED THRU 053124 | CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER & SR. VP | 50 | $129,809 |
| MICHELLE VECTIRELIS | VP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE | 50 | $165,019 |
| VINCENT JEFFRIES | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS/EDUCATION | 50 | $143,105 |
| BRITTANY RIZZO | DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH | 50 | $120,766 |
| SHANE GOOD | SR DIRECTOR OF LIFE SCIENCES | 50 | $107,799 |
| TARI KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 50 | $105,788 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akron Zoological Park?
Akron Zoological Park is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in AKRON, OH. It holds $102.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Akron Zoological Park?
As of 2024, Akron Zoological Park holds $102.7M in total assets with $25.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $16K in 2024.
Where does Akron Zoological Park operate?
Akron Zoological Park has awarded grants in Arizona, Maryland, Ohio.
What size grants does Akron Zoological Park award?
In 2024, Akron Zoological Park awarded 1 grants totaling $16K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Akron Zoological Park's EIN?
Akron Zoological Park's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6003866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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