Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc
Salisbury Zoo Commission, inc. Is a nonprofit organization whose policy is to ensure that the salisbury zoological park provides a balanced program of education, conservation and recreation.
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc at a glance
In short: Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,280
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,280
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $82,280
- Total assets
- $541,256
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Salisbury ($82K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc gives
- Giving grew 119% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2022) to $240K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Salisbury Salisbury, MD | Zoo Program Support | $82,280 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $541,256 | $161,991 | $186,970 | $82,280 | 1 | $11,934 |
| 2024 | $554,070 | $293,991 | $343,357 | $240,443 | 1 | $11,802 |
| 2023 | $684,122 | $385,415 | $293,826 | $47,187 | 1 | $7,179 |
| 2022 | $542,363 | $405,618 | $320,016 | $37,588 | 1 | $249 |
| 2021 | $493,248 | $548,032 | $441,791 | $138,149 | 1 | $230 |
| 2020 | $348,170 | $291,380 | $331,091 | — | — | $3,410 |
| 2019 | $426,963 | $448,337 | $352,023 | $52,750 | 1 | $3,279 |
About Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc
Based on IRS filings
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salisbury, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $541K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $82K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc is led by Clifton Griffin, Chairman since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clifton Griffin
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Commissioner, 2020
Commissioner → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Harris
Commissioner
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Maybury CPA
Treasurer
Treasurer → Commissioner, 2020
Commissioner → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Wainer
Secretary
Fosz Representative & Commissioner → Commissioner, 2023
Commissioner → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Pulver
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman → Commissioner, 2024
Commissioner → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hemalatha Bhaskaran
Commissioner
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Stewart
Commissioner
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Phillips
Commissioner
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Murphy
Commissioner
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Karen Lutz (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Lorraine Bozman (2019–2024) — Commissioner
- Former: Amy Heger (2022–2024) — Commissioner
- Former: Leigh Yanus (2022–2024) — Commissioner
- Former: Chelsye Phillips Hutton (2024) — Commissioner
- Former: Jack Heath (2022–2023) — City Council Representative
- Former: Don Pulver (2021–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Brian J. Raygor (2019–2021) — Commissioner
- Former: George Mengason (2019–2021) — Commissioner
- Former: Ronald G. Alessi Sr. (2019–2021) — Commissioner
- Former: Eric Pippen (2020) — Commissioner
- Former: Hardy Rudasill (2020) — Commissioner
- Former: Lee Beauchamp (2020) — Commissioner
- Former: Melissa Cervantes (2019) — Commissioner
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc
How much does Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc give each year?
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $240K across 1 grant.
How large is Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc?
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc reported $541K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $162K.
What is Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc?
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Salisbury, MD. It holds $541K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc operate?
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc's EIN?
Salisbury Zoo Commission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1297264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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