Georgia Zoological Society Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Inspire and educate our community toward conservation action and leadership through meaningful wildlife engagement. we are committed to advancing wildlife conservation through education and meaningful experiences with animals and natural habitats. Our aim is to make these meaningful encounters accessible to everyone especially those in underserved communities who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
- Income
- $73,089
- Spending
- $82,150
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 17.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $32,500, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 78% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $6,300 spent. College Scholarship: The Conservation Scholarship Fund provides a 1,000 scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Morgan County Georgia and surrounding counties who plan to pursue a career in a conservation related field. Eligible fields of study include environmental science wildlife management animal care veterinary medicine and science education with a conservation focus. This scholarship is designed to support students who demonstrate a commitment to conservation leadership and stewardship through their academic and career goals.
- $56,436 spent. Title One Field School field trip Assistance Program: The Title I Field Trip Assistance Program provides financial support to Title I schools to offset transportation and admission costs for conservation and wildlife education field trips. The program is designed to increase access to experiential learning opportunities that support science education environmental awareness and conservation understanding for students who may otherwise be unable to participate due to financial barriers.
- $3,000 spent. Assessment of grasses for feeding wildlife in the local area. Perform as assessment of quality and potential contaminants to ensure that grasses are safe for wildlife. Use information in educational materials.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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