Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Birmingham Zoo
Inspiring passion for the natural world
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (58.11) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 84.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 11.5% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.8% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.08 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.46) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 2.0% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 3.8% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.05 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (19.65) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2007)
Contact Information
Birmingham Zoo
2630 Cahaba Road
Birmingham, AL 35223
tel: (888) 966-2426
fax: (205) 879-9426
EIN: 62-1231591
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% |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
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.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Zoo - AL | 58.11 | |
| North Carolina Zoological Society - NC | 59.04 | |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens - TN | 57.72 | |
| The Philadelphia Zoo - PA | 55.29 | |
| Chicago Zoological Society - IL | 60.71 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Zoo - AL | 58.11 | |
| Zoological Society of San Diego - CA | 60.49 | |
| Wildlife Conservation Society - NY | 63.12 | |
| Houston Zoo - TX | 60.01 | |
| Blank Park Zoo - IA | 60.06 | |
| Chicago Zoological Society - IL | 60.71 | |
