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American Association of Zoo

Foundation · Grantmaker Jacksonville, FL EIN: 59-6146888 Website

To improve the health care and promote conservation of captive and free- ranging wildlife.

Key facts about American Association of Zoo

EIN
59-6146888
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Total assets
$2,267,651

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

+24.4% YoY

Revenue

$2.0M

+51.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$132K

+166.5% YoY

Expenses

$1.6M

+17.8% YoY

About American Association of Zoo

Based on IRS filings

American Association of Zoo is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $132K.

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from American Association of Zoo

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Cities

AlbuquerqueBarabooChampaignCollege StationColumbusGainesvilleJuno BeachMarathonOaklandSan DiegoSouth Elgin

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K0 grants202011 grants20210 grants20220 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,267,651$1,822,838$1,832,680
Revenue$2,018,669$1,330,695$1,056,321
Expenses$1,582,739$1,344,035$965,145
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$132,037$49,552$-28,459
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Association of Zoo is led by Sam Rivera Dvm Ms, President El since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sam Rivera Dvm Ms

    President El

    Secretary → Vice President, 2023

    Vice President → President El, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharon Deem Dvm Phd Daczm

    President

    Vice President → President El, 2023

    President El → President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Hilsenroth Dvm

    Executive Director Emeritus

    Executive Di → Executive Director Emeritus, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $101K (2020) → $105K (2024)

  • Allison Tuttle Dvm

    Past President

    President El → President, 2023

    President → Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Sykes Dvm Daczm

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Swenson

    Vice President

    Secretary → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sathya Chinnadurai Dvm Ms Daczm

    Member-At-La

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christine Molter

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lara Croft

    Member-At-La

    New on the 2024 filing

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Molly Gezella-Baranczyk

    Executive Di

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Michelle Davis Dvm (2020–2023) — Past President
  • Former: Deena Brenner Dvm Daczm (2023) — Member-At-La
  • Former: Jessica Siegal-Willot Dvm Daczm (2022) — Past President
  • Former: Jessica Siegal-Willott Dvm (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Lauren Howard Dvm (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Leigh Clayton Dvm (2020–2021) — Past President
  • Former: Allison Tuttle (2020) — Secretary
  • Former: Julie Napier Dvm (2020) — Past President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Robert Hilsenroth DVM — Exec Dir Eme: $105KRobert Hilsenroth DVMExec Dir Eme$105K

Frequently asked questions about American Association of Zoo

How large is American Association of Zoo?

American Association of Zoo reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.

What is American Association of Zoo?

American Association of Zoo is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jacksonville, FL. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does American Association of Zoo operate?

American Association of Zoo has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin.

What is American Association of Zoo's EIN?

American Association of Zoo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6146888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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