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John Ball Zoo
Animals · Grand Rapids, Michigan
1300 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6100
EIN: 386076879· Founded: May 1951· 75 years active· Filing Year: 2023
Annual Revenue
$24.2M
Total Expenses
$23.3M
Total Assets
$29.4M
Program Spending
58%
of expenses go to programs
Compensation & Payroll
Total Officer Compensation
$1.1M
4.9% of total expenses
All officers, directors, and key employees combined
Other Salaries & Wages
$8.1M
Total Payroll
$9.3M
40% of total expenses
Where the Money Goes
58%
Programs: 58%
Payroll: 40%
Other overhead: 42%
Program Revenue$13.5M (56%)
Total Expenses$23.3M (96%)
Payroll$9.3M (40%)
Overhead (non-program)42%
Trust Score Breakdown
Program Spending Ratio
58% of expenses go to programs
Revenue & Stability
$24.2M annual revenue
Executive Compensation
$1.1M total officer comp (4.9% of expenses)
Filing Recency
Most recent filing: 2023
Asset Strength
$29.4M in assets
Data from IRS Form 990 filing (2023). Trust scores are calculated from public financial data and do not constitute endorsement or investment advice.