Nonprofit · EIN 38-2801805
SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · SAGINAW, MI 48601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,798,522 | $2,909,351 | -$110,829 | $7,605,725 | $463,999 | $7,141,726 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,884,859 | $2,564,417 | $320,442 | $7,335,888 | $189,933 | $7,145,955 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,361,617 | $2,436,464 | -$74,847 | $7,178,285 | $408,836 | $6,769,449 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,725,136
- of which government grants
- $1,354,917
- Program service revenue
- $705,316
- Investment income
- $85,553
- Net rental income
- $19,535
- Net income from fundraising events
- $85,900
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $173,881
- Other revenue
- $282,517
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $109,115
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,319,059
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,668,223
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,816
- Accounting fees
- $8,326
- Occupancy
- $182,119
- Depreciation
- $389,238
- Program services (functional)
- $2,488,552
- Management and general (functional)
- $337,585
- Fundraising (functional)
- $83,214
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,335,888
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,605,725
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $463,999
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,141,726
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,396,711
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,100,788
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,827,219
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,314,507
- Gross receipts
- $2,968,717
- Employees
- 66
- Volunteers
- 153
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- MI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY PARKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,115 |
| JORDAN BOYCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE CASE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CLINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRIE FRITZE-HARRIS | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARA FRANK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE HOUTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE KELLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE KOZAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL LECHEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD LITTLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY SUE MARKEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JON PICKELMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY WELDY | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACEY SLODOWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEY WINTERSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CASSI ZIMMERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHELSEA BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY PARKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $100,192 |
| JORDAN BOYCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE CASE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CLINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRIE FRITZE-HARRIS | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARA FRANK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE HOUTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE KELLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE KOZAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL LECHEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD LITTLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY SUE MARKEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JON PICKELMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY WELDY | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACEY SLODOWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEY WINTERSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CASSI ZIMMERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHELSEA BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY PARKER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $96,800 |
| JORDAN BOYCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE CASE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID CLINE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERRIE FRITZE-HARRIS | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TARA FRANK | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARRIE HOUTMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATIE KELLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE KOZAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL LECHEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD LITTLE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY SUE MARKEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JON PICKELMAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN SCHULTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUDY WELDY | ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACEY SLODOWSKI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEY WINTERSTEIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CASSI ZIMMERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHELSEA BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1730 S WASHINGTON AVE, SAGINAW, MI 48601-2876
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- NANCY PARKER, 1730 S WASHINGTON AVE, SAGINAW, MI 48601
- Signed the 990
- NANCY PARKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
- Phone
- (989) 759-1408
- Website
- WWW.SAGINAWZOO.COM
- Return prepared by
- WEINLANDER FITZHUGH PC
Mission
CHAMPIONS FOR ANIMALS AND CHILDREN, WE CREATE EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- MANAGEMENT/ OPERATION OF CHILDREN'S ZOO INCLUDING MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS; ANIMAL PURCHASE AND CARE; NEWSLETTER PUBLICATION; PUBLIC PROMOTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.Expenses $2,488,552 · revenue $901,933
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2801805
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,605,725
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,968,717
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,798,522 | $2,909,351 | $7,605,725 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,884,859 | $2,564,417 | $7,335,888 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,361,617 | $2,436,464 | $7,178,285 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,295,503 | $2,260,778 | $6,910,962 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2801805).
Questions about SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is 38-2801805.
- Is SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names NANCY PARKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,115 (NANCY PARKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SAGINAW VALLEY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,798,522, expenses of $2,909,351 and total assets of $7,605,725 at year end.
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