Animals : Zoos and Aquariums

Birmingham Zoo

Inspiring passion for the natural world

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (58.11)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 84.6%    
Administrative Expenses 11.5%    
Fundraising Expenses 3.8%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.08    
Efficiency Rating    
      (38.46)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 2.0%    
Program Expenses Growth 3.8%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.05    
Capacity Rating    
      (19.65)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $6,552,775
Other Revenue $1,642,259
Total Revenue $8,195,034
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $5,825,238
Administrative Expenses $792,963
Fundraising Expenses $265,168
Total Functional Expenses $6,883,369
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,311,665
   
Net Assets $24,829,196

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Contact Information

Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
tel: (888) 966-2426
fax: (205) 879-9426
EIN: 62-1231591

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
William Foster Chief Executive Officer (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $196,010 2.84%

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Mission

Opened in 1955, the Birmingham Zoo is Alabama's most popular attraction, drawing more than 500,000 visitors annually. Approximately 750 animals of 250 species call the 122-acre Birmingham Zoo home, including sea lions, kangaroos and endangered species from six continents. The mission of the Birmingham Zoo is to inspire passion for the natural world through emphasizing conservation, education, scientific study and recreation in all aspects of the Birmingham Zoo's exhibits, programs, facilities and activities. The Zoo's vision is to be the leading zoological and botanical conservation, education and scientific study resource within the U.S. and the family attraction of choice throughout the entire region.

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