American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV) is a professional association based in Jacksonville, Florida, for people applying comparative veterinary medicine to zoo and wildlife species. Its work includes professional education, publishing, international veterinary training, and support for research on animal health, welfare, and conservation.
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,267,651
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,018,669
- +51.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $132,037
- +166.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,582,739
- +17.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 cycle’s proposal deadline was December 15, 2025, a past deadline. The website listed award notifications for May 15, 2026, and a project start date of June 1, 2026; these dates have also passed.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 cycle’s proposal deadline was December 15, 2025, a past deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218-5770
Phone: (904) 643-2637
Website: https://aazv.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO
Who American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AAZV describes its membership and work as international, and its research-grant program includes a Global Reach Award for an investigator working outside the United States with international collaborators. The available information does not specify a broader geographic eligibility boundary for the grant program.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Champaign, IL | — | $26,811 |
| The Regents - University of CA Oakland, CA | Research | $13,471 |
| Texas a & M College Station, TX | — | $11,250 |
| Ohio State University Office of Research Columbus, OH | — | $11,248 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego San Diego, CA | — | $10,974 |
| University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Research | $10,870 |
| International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WI | — | $10,500 |
| Loggerhead Marinelife Center Juno Beach, FL | — | $8,636 |
| Hawks Aloft Inc Albuquerque, NM | — | $7,015 |
| Elgin Wildlife Conservation Org South Elgin, IL | — | $6,375 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,267,651 | $2,018,669 | $1,582,739 | — | — | $132,037 |
| 2023 | $1,822,838 | $1,330,695 | $1,344,035 | — | — | $49,552 |
| 2022 | $1,832,680 | $1,056,321 | $965,145 | — | — | $-28,459 |
| 2021 | $1,736,006 | $970,704 | $757,012 | $122,393 | 11 | $50,872 |
| 2020 | $1,581,947 | $1,138,478 | $911,253 | — | — | $56,089 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AAZV’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is to improve the health care and promote conservation of captive and free-ranging wildlife. The association says its goals include advancing zoo animal and wildlife health and welfare through collaboration, and promoting evidence-based veterinary medicine through research, education, and information sharing.
The Wild Animal Health Fund supports research grants focused on animal health, with the stated aim of facilitating high-quality, evidence-based outcome research in wildlife. AAZV says grant investigators are expected to share findings through peer-reviewed publications and other relevant outreach.
Examples of organizations reported as receiving support in 2021 include the Zoological Society of San Diego, which describes its mission as saving species worldwide through wildlife care and conservation science; the International Crane Foundation, whose mission is a world where cranes, people, and natural heritage thrive together; Loggerhead Marinelife Center, which focuses on ocean ecosystem conservation, especially threatened and endangered sea turtles; and Hawks Aloft, which works to conserve indigenous wild birds through research, education, rescue, and collaboration.
Grantmaking
AAZV’s filings list zero grants in each of 2022, 2023, and 2024. The available information does not give a total amount granted for those years. Separately, the 2023 filing describes the Wild Animal Health Fund as supporting research grants. AAZV’s website says that program typically receives 40–60 proposals and awards 15–20 grants per year; the site lists a maximum of $20,000 for a standard grant and $7,500 for a small grant.
The listed 2021 recipients and amounts are the Zoological Society of San Diego ($10,974), the International Crane Foundation ($10,500), Loggerhead Marinelife Center ($8,636), and Hawks Aloft ($7,015).
The research-grant guidelines require at least one principal investigator to be an AAZV member in good standing; EAZWV membership alone does not qualify. Travel funding is limited to 25% of the total amount requested. Proposals may be disqualified for failing to follow format, animal-use, or budget guidelines. Small grants are intended to foster innovation and research training and may support trainee-led projects, pilot studies, or additions to ongoing research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Hilsenroth DVM as executive director emeritus; Lara Croft and Sathya Chinnadurai DVM MS DACZM as members-at-large; John Sykes DVM DACZM as treasurer; Sharon Deem DVM PHD DACZM as president; Allison Tuttle DVM as past president; Sam Rivera DVM MS as president-elect; Christine Molter as secretary; Julie Swenson as vice president; and Molly Gezella-Baranczyk as executive director.
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO 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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Robert Hilsenroth DVM (Exec DIR Eme).
Frequently asked questions about American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO
How large is American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO?
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What does American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO fund?
AAZV’s mission, as stated in its 2023 filing, is to improve the health care and promote conservation of captive and free-ranging wildlife. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO?
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check aazv.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO make grants?
AAZV describes its membership and work as international, and its research-grant program includes a Global Reach Award for an investigator working outside the United States with international collaborators. The available information does not specify a broader geographic eligibility boundary for the grant program.
What is American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO's EIN?
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6146888. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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