American Association of Zoo Keepers
American Association of Zoo Keepers is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $99K in total assets.
American Association of Zoo Keepers at a glance
- Total assets
- $99,371
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $26,917
- -89.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $33,181
- -86.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Association of Zoo Keepers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NE | Conference Support | $46,000 |
| American Association of Zoo Keepers Chandler, AZ | Conference Support | $12,924 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,371 | $26,917 | $33,181 | — | — |
| 2024 | $105,635 | $260,063 | $239,587 | $58,924 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Association of Zoo Keepers is led by Wendy Hirniak, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Hirniak
President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Keim
Secretary
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josiah House
Vice President
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Buecher
Social Media
Communication Liaison → Social Media, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Mastin
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Zoo Keepers
How large is American Association of Zoo Keepers?
American Association of Zoo Keepers reported $99K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $27K.
Where does American Association of Zoo Keepers operate?
American Association of Zoo Keepers has awarded grants in Arizona, Nebraska.
What is American Association of Zoo Keepers's EIN?
American Association of Zoo Keepers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0739778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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