Zoological Society of Pittsburgh
The Zoological Society of Pittsburgh is dedicated to being a leader in, and significant contributor to, the conservation of endangered and threatened species. The society provides an enjoyable family experience that fosters understanding, respect and appreciation for wildlife. The society's support comes primarily from individuals, corporations, foundation grants, regional support and operations.
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh at a glance
In short: Zoological Society of Pittsburgh gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -68.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $79,080,484
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zoological Society of Pittsburgh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Elephant Foundation ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Zoological Society of Pittsburgh gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $80K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Elephant Foundation Azle, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $79,080,484 | $30,459,605 | $29,686,523 | $25,000 | 1 | $619,921 |
| 2023 | $77,472,689 | $27,553,365 | $27,630,451 | $80,000 | 3 | $267,037 |
| 2022 | $76,282,634 | $28,895,919 | $24,622,625 | $57,500 | 4 | $57,677 |
| 2021 | $75,149,529 | $27,701,336 | $22,285,283 | $55,000 | 3 | $64,748 |
| 2020 | $69,548,778 | $19,309,241 | $17,866,496 | $40,500 | 3 | $47,871 |
About Zoological Society of Pittsburgh
Based on IRS filings
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $79.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $620K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh is led by Jeremy Goodman, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 7 of 42 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeremy Goodman
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$75K (2021) → $363K (2024)
Donna K. Hudson
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayeshah Al-Huaidhi
Icc Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $112K (2024)
Amanda Green-Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Benevento
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverlynn Elliott
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcel Madkins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Mrvos Rath
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Boyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Stirling
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Henry Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Bruschi
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Demos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janel Skelley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Minnicks
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Tis Mihok
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Miclot
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John T. Payne
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Bacchus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth P. Cheng MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Zynn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marian Lien
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. Larocco
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Russ
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Neupaver
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Wiggin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas M. Kublack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Balouris
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Martini
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Clark
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Mahon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Ward
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Fetsko
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzy Donahue
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan Marshall
Vice President of Internal Relations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Alyssa Deluca
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $179K (2024)
Daryl Hoffman
Vice President of Living Conditions
Vice President of Living Collections → Vice President of Living Conditions, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Rachel Askey
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$191K (2024)
Ron Gruca
Chief Advancement Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$226K (2024)
David Grubman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morton D. Stanfield Jr.
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Krizner
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (35)
- Former: Deborah Bergren Garlock (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Edward Goncz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: J. Eric Renner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leonard F. Bach (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Robert T. Woodings III (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sara Scaife (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Sheldon Ingram (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bradley Smith (2021–2023) — Vice President, Facilities, Constructions & Design
- Former: Pamela Bena Exited (2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Rachel Askey Entered (2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Ron Gruca Entered (2023) — Chief Advancement Officer
- Former: Barbara Baker (2020–2022) — President Emeritus
- Former: Deborah Gross (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard D. Kalson Esq. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stefanie Burt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mayor Ed Gainey (2022) — Director
- Former: Pamela Bena (2022) — CFO
- Former: Becky Torbin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cathy Niederberger (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Newell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregory A. Weingart (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jaime Szoszorek (2020–2021) — Vice President of External Relations
- Former: Mayor William Peduto (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Neysha Arcelay (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Vincunas Chief (2021) — Financial Officer
- Former: Pamela Bena Chief (2021) — Financial Officer
- Former: Andrew W. Hasley (2020) — Director
- Former: Bradley Smith - Director (2020) — Of Construction Management
- Former: Donald E. Rhoten (2020) — Director
- Former: Jacqueline Vincunas (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Karen Roche Galey (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Dickerson (2020) — Director
- Former: Peggy McKnight (2020) — Director
- Former: Rosalind Chow (2020) — Director
- Former: William Fallon (2020) — Director
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 $363K, to Jeremy Goodman (President/CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zoological Society of Pittsburgh
How much does Zoological Society of Pittsburgh give each year?
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $80K across 3 grants.
How large is Zoological Society of Pittsburgh?
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh reported $79.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.5M.
What is Zoological Society of Pittsburgh?
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $79.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Zoological Society of Pittsburgh operate?
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh has awarded grants in California, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is Zoological Society of Pittsburgh's EIN?
Zoological Society of Pittsburgh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1418766. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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