UTAH'S HOGLE ZOO CREATES CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE AND IS OUR COMMUNITY'S GATEWAY TO ANIMALS, CONNECTING OUR VISITORS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD AND ENGAGING THEM IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ACTION LOCALLY AND WORLDWIDE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$98.4M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
-30.7% YoY
About Utah Zoological Society
Based on IRS filings
Utah Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $98.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
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 | $98,434,485 | $98,189,522 | $94,586,487 |
| Revenue | $24,858,255 | $24,557,487 | $20,973,376 |
| Expenses | $23,225,723 | $20,100,781 | $16,845,881 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,043,155 | $1,073,481 | $6,627 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Polar Bears International ($50,000), Gorilla Rehabilitation & Conservation ($25,000), International Elephant Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnivores Livelihoods & Landscapes | Cheetah Conservation | $10,000 |
| Global Penguin Society | Penguin Conservation | $10,000 |
| Gorilla Rehabilitation & Conservation | Gorilla Conservation | $25,000 |
| Gorongosa Project Inc | Gorongosa National Park | $20,000 |
| International Elephant Foundation | Elephant Conservation | $25,000 |
| International Rhino Foundation | African Rhino Conservation | $20,000 |
| Panthera-Senegal | Wild Cat Conservation | $10,000 |
| Polar Bears International | Polar Bear Conservation | $50,000 |
| Saola Foundation | Saola Conservation | $10,000 |
| Save Giraffes Now | Giraffe Conservation | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Hulterstrom | Board Chair | 0.3 | — |
| Lisa Livsey | Secretary | 0.3 | — |
| Patrick Hogle | Hogle Representative | 0.3 | — |
| Saul Weissman | Treasurer | 0.3 | — |
| Tiffini Sorcic | Vice Chair | 0.3 | — |
| Amanda McKell | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Erin Taylor | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Heidi Miller | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Howard Parker | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Jeri Neese Pugh | Director | 0.3 | — |
| John Garfield | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Lance Squire | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Patrick Leary | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Paul Dougan | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Trudy Simmons | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Cheryl Rushton | VP of Finance & CFO | 40 | $174,697 |
| Douglas Lund | President & CEO | 40 | $364,876 |
| Daniel Smith | Director of Facilities | 40 | $122,599 |
| Elizabeth Larsen | Vice President, Programs | 40 | $185,410 |
| Erika Crook | Director of Animal Health | 40 | $131,004 |
| Jeffrey Vanek | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $132,038 |
| Kent Moyle | Director of Advancement | 40 | $132,562 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utah Zoological Society?
Utah Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $98.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Utah Zoological Society?
As of 2024, Utah Zoological Society holds $98.4M in total assets with $24.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $200K in 2024.
Where does Utah Zoological Society operate?
Utah Zoological Society has awarded grants in Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Texas, Utah, Washington.
What size grants does Utah Zoological Society award?
In 2024, Utah Zoological Society awarded 11 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Utah Zoological Society's EIN?
Utah Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0217405. 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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