2025-10-29T15:14:44-05:00 2024-12-31 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 1200 Corporate Dr Suite 200 Birmingham AL 35242 990 2024-01-01 621231591 Birmingham Zoo Inc BIRM 2058790409 2630 Cahaba Road Birmingham AL 35223 Margaret Whitman CFO 2058790409 2025-10-29 1 1 Stacy Cullen P00974308 2059915506 2025-10-29 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Margaret Whitman 2630 Cahaba Road Birmingham AL 35223 14756398 0 X www.birminghamzoo.com X 1999 AL The Birmingham Zoo's purpose is to exhibit animals for the education of visitors, to promote and conduct conservation programs and research studies, and sponsor educational activities for the community. 25 25 210 276 0 0 9581108 7989938 6592846 5544330 340624 590098 759206 295348 17273784 14419714 0 0 0 0 6423508 6491328 0 0 655349 6660589 6977798 13084097 13469126 4189687 950588 52651562 53177829 3376410 2906153 49275152 50271676 X The Birmingham Zoo's purpose is to exhibit animals for the education of visitors, to promote and conduct conservation programs and research studies, and sponsor educational activities for the community. 0 0 12052515 5374876 Management of facility operations of the Birmingham Zoo, sponsorship of educational, environmental, and conservation programs, and promotion of the zoo and animal and horticultural life through exhibits, programs and activities, enlightening visitors about the plight of endangered animals and the support needed for global wildlife conservation efforts. The Birmingham Zoo is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums, relationship with the Birmingham chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, this partnership furthers conservation awareness and the education and appreciation for animal care specifically, the organization helps maintain the species survival programs - a worldwide cooperative breeding and conservation program. 67316 362047 Birmingham Zoo's Educational Programs -Students visiting Zoo on field trips was 32,570 and 35 out of 67 Alabama counties and 12 states outside of Alabama served by educational programs. The number of individuals served in ALL programming is below.o Behind the Scenes Tour Participants - 91o Twilight Tour Participants -152o Zoo Snooze Participants -227o Endangered Species Day 1,154o Digital Discovery Program Participants 1,067o Digital Field Experience Program Participants 771o ZooSchool Participants 659o Field Trip Program Participants 1,617o Zoo Events Participants (CCC Day, eRecycling Day) 770o Homeschool Class Participation 749 o Zoo to You Outreach Participants 1,734o Summer Zoo Camp Participants 839o Break Camp Participants 191o Teacher Professional Development Participants 41 o Teacher Night Participants 69 Publication and distribution of animal tracks and other periodic publications. 12119831 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 0 1 210 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 25 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL X X Margaret Whitman 2058790409 CFO Birmingham AL 35223 Thomas E Sisson Chair 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Nancy Collat Goedecke Immediate Past Chair 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Lee McKinney Vice Chair 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Pat Lawrence Secretary 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Austin Davis Treasurer 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Aland Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Alexia Borden Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Emily Wood Bowron Forehand Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Jack Darnall Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Selena Rodger Dickerson Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Daron Drew-Jelks Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Bing Edwards Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 David Faulkner Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Daagye Hendricks Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Tim Hennessy Jr Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Randall Jordan Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Philippe Lathrop Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Matt Lyden Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Chaz Mitchell Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Wally Nall Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Jerry Perkins Jr Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Crystal Funn Witherspoon Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Dawn Rock-Tremble Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Chase Wright Member 2.50 X 0 0 0 Caroline Walker Jr. Board President 2.50 X X 0 0 0 Chris Pfefferkorn President & CEO 40.00 X 296886 0 18000 Margaret Whitman CFO 40.00 X 173013 0 0 Holllie Colahan Deputy Director 40.00 X 150990 0 0 Leigh Laser Collins VP of Development 40.00 X 101046 0 0 721935 0 18000 4 0 1 0 Rives Construction 5200 Grantswood Rd Birmingham AL 35210 Construction 2231998 Univ of Alabama PO BOX 870135 Tuscaloosa AL 35487 Construction 572097 Hanart Culture LLC 433 Plaza Real Suite 275 Boca Raton FL 33432 Holiday Light Show 395263 Thermeq Company 1070 Disher Drive Waterville OH 43566 Construction 270386 Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc PO Box 12328 Wichita KS 67277 Construction 246658 11 1609421 623561 1592500 4164456 152326 7989938 Admissions 713990 3547996 3547996 Concessions Commission 713990 933823 933823 Rides & Attractions 713990 733987 733987 Program & Camp Fees 713990 328524 328524 5544330 591724 591724 84643 0 84643 84643 84643 18200 19826 -1626 -1626 -1626 419613 623561 316858 102755 102755 Miscellaneous 713990 107950 107950 107950 14419714 5736923 0 692853 487900 431732 20814 35354 5131983 4541187 218929 371867 9615 8508 410 697 473251 428054 27594 17603 388579 343845 16577 28157 26304 285 26019 483866 477551 2675 3640 29334 28402 932 191556 116967 24489 50100 193792 92026 7668 94098 1068608 1034064 17557 16987 39150 21814 8243 9093 2557 2557 2235756 2235756 350344 339834 5255 5255 Animal Management 871036 871036 Repairs and Maintenance 573078 573078 Banking Fees 257292 257292 Supplies 166593 156121 7091 3381 488532 419571 50776 18185 13469126 12119831 693946 655349 2153994 2267227 13429929 10805161 1427995 883208 660979 797625 3393 1427 251504 113775 67278291 29036202 34654879 38242089 68889 67317 52651562 53177829 1500340 1460724 1805579 1402903 70491 42526 3376410 2906153 X 38722641 42029576 10552511 8242100 49275152 50271676 52651562 53177829 950588 45936 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6939147 10371402 6062599 9581108 7989938 40944194 2815779 5125693 5095136 6592846 5544330 25173784 628967 973850 1602817 10383893 16470945 11157735 16173954 13534268 67720795 33325 15835 8034 36488 32198 125880 332732 337446 278064 328459 1276701 33325 348567 345480 314552 360657 1402581 66318214 26114 89161 222487 400608 591724 1330094 26114 89161 222487 400608 591724 1330094 24732 38963 46462 150922 107950 369029 10434739 16599069 11426684 16725484 14233942 69419918 0.95530 0.98220 0.01920 0.01190 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 282029 287 25657 256659 306101 315 24387 282029 337911 159 31970 306101 347019 861 9969 337911 277374 100250 21311 51816 100 347019 0 0 19794555 19794555 36482743 24582382 11900361 5754366 4453820 1300546 5246627 5246627 38242089 Right of Use Liabilities 42526 42526 X 14979527 45936 45330 468547 559813 14419714 0 14419714 13983003 45330 468547 513877 13469126 0 13469126 Part V, Line 4: The John D. Elmore Endowment of $10,000 is a permanent endowment with the earnings to be used to fund the Zoo's operations. The Eleanor Miller Endowment of $13,000 is a permanent endowment established with the intent for the income to be used to help feed the giraffes. The Phyllaris Fund PICA Endowment of $250,000 provides funding for the Birmingham Zoo's Passion into Conservation Action (PICA) program for a minimum of ten years. This program allows empoyees to complete conservation research projects that support the Zoo's conservation initiatives. Part X, Line 2: BZI qualifies as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and similar Alabama law and is not subject to income taxes. BZI has adopted accounting standards relating to uncertainty of income tax positions. As a result of this adoption management assessed whether there were any uncertain tax positions that may give rise to income tax liabilities and determined that there were no such matters requiring recognition in the accompanying financial statements. BZI files Form 990 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction. BZI is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for years before 2020. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising expenses netted against revenue 468,547. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Fundraising expenses netted against revenue 468,547. X X X X X X 0 Zoo Gala 865796 591174 274622 55006 69313 6289 21605 Tails in the Trails 177378 32387 144991 10633 4290 1370 148352 1043174 623561 419613 65639 73603 7659 169957 316858 102755 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Chris Pfefferkorn President & CEO 250080 0 36746 0 10060 0 18000 0 0 0 314886 0 0 0 Margaret Whitman CFO 171275 0 0 0 1738 0 0 0 0 0 173013 0 0 0 Holllie Colahan Deputy Director 150645 0 0 0 345 0 0 0 0 0 150990 0 0 0 X Auction items from Zoo Gala 235 105837 FMV X Advertising and Products 3 25470 FMV X Food & Beverage 15 20383 FMV X Equipment 2 350 FMV X Event Decorations 1 285 FMV 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Tim Henessy, Jr. - Concept Associates, purchase of uniforms; Emily Wood Bowron Forehand - Red Diamond Coffee, puchase of coffee and tea at F&B locations; Monica Graveline - Alabama Power, utility provider; Randall Jordan - Bryant Bank account; Chase Wright - Spire Energy, utily provider; Chaz Mitchell - City of Birmingham, Lessor of facility Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b CFO reviews a draft of the organization's form 990 before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Review and renew statements annually regarding any conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a Through board approval. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Disclosure made available through written request and the website for nonprofit reporting www.guidestar.org. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The organization has not changed any processes from the prior year.