Civic Intelligence

The Zoo Foundation Inc

EIN 58-1919174 • 501(c)3 • Gulf Shores, AL

Profile

The foundation operates a zoo in gulf shores, al which helps preserve wildlife as well as educates the public about various and diverse species.

20499 Oak Road EastGulf Shores, AL 36542

www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.86x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

5.52x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

7th percentile

-41%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-6.1%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets89th percentile

Assets

Up

$27,684,674

Up $228,755 (+0.8%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$25,283,940

Up $1,619,252 (+6.8%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$2,400,734

Down $1,390,497 (-37%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,971,469

Up $685,938 (+16%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$6,361,966

Up $324,320 (+5.4%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$1,390,497

Up $361,618 (+21%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$40M$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $4,916,914Liabilities 2011: $1,522,633Net Assets 2011: $3,394,2812011Assets 2012: $5,379,213Liabilities 2012: $1,613,119Net Assets 2012: $3,766,0942012Assets 2013: $5,344,349Liabilities 2013: $1,546,073Net Assets 2013: $3,798,2762013Assets 2014: $6,577,202Liabilities 2014: $1,425,523Net Assets 2014: $5,151,6792014Assets 2015: $7,200,389Liabilities 2015: $1,218,402Net Assets 2015: $5,981,9872015Assets 2016: $6,872,423Liabilities 2016: $979,597Net Assets 2016: $5,892,8262016Assets 2017: $7,850,808Liabilities 2017: $1,792,462Net Assets 2017: $6,058,3462017Assets 2018: $32,248,649Liabilities 2018: $24,585,051Net Assets 2018: $7,663,5982018Assets 2019: $33,063,898Liabilities 2019: $24,672,279Net Assets 2019: $8,391,6192019Assets 2020: $31,223,043Liabilities 2020: $23,578,618Net Assets 2020: $7,644,4252020Assets 2021: $31,349,374Liabilities 2021: $23,654,693Net Assets 2021: $7,694,6812021Assets 2022: $30,326,200Liabilities 2022: $23,596,323Net Assets 2022: $6,729,8772022Assets 2023: $29,233,856Liabilities 2023: $23,733,151Net Assets 2023: $5,500,7052023Assets 2024: $27,455,919Liabilities 2024: $23,664,688Net Assets 2024: $3,791,2312024Assets 2025: $27,684,674Liabilities 2025: $25,283,940Net Assets 2025: $2,400,7342025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$27,684,674
Liabilities$25,283,940
Net Assets$2,400,734
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2011: $1,466,6992011Expenses 2012: $1,469,6352012Expenses 2013: $1,644,7292013Revenue 2014: $3,001,499Expenses 2014: $1,648,096Net Income 2014: $1,353,4032014Revenue 2015: $2,728,014Expenses 2015: $1,897,706Net Income 2015: $830,3082015Revenue 2016: $2,339,976Expenses 2016: $2,252,692Net Income 2016: $87,2842016Revenue 2017: $2,563,840Expenses 2017: $2,398,320Net Income 2017: $165,5202017Revenue 2018: $4,089,482Expenses 2018: $2,484,230Net Income 2018: $1,605,2522018Revenue 2019: $3,554,559Expenses 2019: $2,826,538Net Income 2019: $728,0212019Revenue 2020: $3,676,529Expenses 2020: $4,423,723Net Income 2020: -$747,1942020Revenue 2021: $5,792,356Expenses 2021: $5,742,098Net Income 2021: $50,2582021Revenue 2022: $4,932,171Expenses 2022: $5,896,969Net Income 2022: -$964,7982022Revenue 2023: $4,817,734Expenses 2023: $6,046,906Net Income 2023: -$1,229,1722023Revenue 2024: $4,285,531Expenses 2024: $6,037,646Net Income 2024: -$1,752,1152024Revenue 2025: $4,971,469Expenses 2025: $6,361,966Net Income 2025: -$1,390,4972025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$4,971,469
Expenses$6,361,966
Net Income-$1,390,497
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$27,684,674
Liabilities
$25,283,940
Net assets
$2,400,734
Revenue
$4,971,469
Expenses
$6,361,966
Net income
-$1,390,497
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.7$25.3$2.40$4.97$6.36$1.39
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$27.5$23.7$3.79$4.29$6.04$1.75
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$29.2$23.7$5.50$4.82$6.05$1.23
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$30.3$23.6$6.73$4.93$5.90$0.96
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$31.3$23.7$7.69$5.79$5.74$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$31.2$23.6$7.64$3.68$4.42$0.75
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$33.1$24.7$8.39$3.55$2.83$0.73
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$32.2$24.6$7.66$4.09$2.48$1.61
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.85$1.79$6.06$2.56$2.40$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.87$0.98$5.89$2.34$2.25$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.20$1.22$5.98$2.73$1.90$0.83
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.58$1.43$5.15$3.00$1.65$1.35
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.34$1.55$3.80$1.64
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.38$1.61$3.77$1.47
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.92$1.52$3.39$1.47
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 4, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,311,819
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The foundation operates a zoo in gulf shores, al which helps preserve wildlife as well as educates the public about various and diverse species.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,266,062$22,419,797▼ $846,265
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,886,017$3,015,445▲ $1,129,428
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$162,384$144,864▼ $17,520
Inventories for Sale or Use$146,623$102,343▼ $44,280
Pledges and Grants Receivable$8,000$55,129▲ $47,129
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$46,866--
Accounts Receivable$200$28,745▲ $28,545
Total Assets$27,455,919$27,684,674▲ $228,755
Other Assets Total$1,939,767$1,918,351▼ $21,416
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$23,380,863$23,376,687▼ $4,176
Other Liabilities$180,500$1,728,316▲ $1,547,816
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$103,325$141,401▲ $38,076
Grants Payable-$21,393-
Deferred Revenue-$16,143-
Total Liabilities$23,664,688$25,283,940▲ $1,619,252
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$3,791,231$2,400,734▼ $1,390,497
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,791,231$2,400,734▼ $1,390,497
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$27,455,919$27,684,674▲ $228,755

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$20,662,762-$20,662,762
Equipment$3,650,569-$3,650,569
Land$3,268,095-$3,268,095
Other Land Buildings$-5,161,629$5,161,629-
Other Assets Org$1,918,351--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Zach EstesChairman
Ginny BarnasVice Chairma
Allyson PearceBoard Member
Caroline BarefieldBoard Member
Dr Julie TaylorBoard Member
Janet AsherBoard Member
Kim GordonBoard Member
Susan BartholomewBoard Member
Cheryl RobinsonSecretary
Rosie StallworthTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$486,544
Program Service Revenue
$2,971,198
Investment Income
$236,286
Other Revenue
$1,277,441
All Other Contributions
$486,544
Change in Net Assets
$-1,390,497
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,984,221
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,377,745
Total Fundraising Expense$14,061
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,042,874--$2,042,874
Interest$1,555,468--$1,555,468
Depreciation Depletion$852,065--$852,065
Fees for Services Legal$398,476--$398,476
Occupancy$117,337$127,624-$244,961
Other Employee Benefits$164,884--$164,884
Insurance$157,619--$157,619
Payroll Taxes$156,673--$156,673
All Other Expenses$113,439$12,565$14,061$140,065
Office Expenses$131,052$733-$131,785
Fees for Services Other$100,505--$100,505
Advertising$77,411$154-$77,565
Information Technology$30,588--$30,588
Other Expenses$57,510$27,709-$27,709
Pension Plan Contributions$13,314--$13,314
Travel-$4,071-$4,071
Conferences and Meetings-$1,091-$1,091
Total Functional Expenses$6,173,958$173,947$14,061$6,361,966
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Interest Payable$1,670,988
Accrued Vacation$44,262
Unredeemed Gift Cards$11,266
Direct Deposit Liabilities$1,556
Dental Insurance Payable$175
Vision Insurance Payable$69
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“No review was or will be conducted.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“This policy is documented annually by a re-affirmation of each employee of their compliance with this policy.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Zoo Foundation Inc
EIN
58-1919174
Phone
2512567008
Address
20499 OAK ROAD EAST, GULF SHORES, AL 36542
Doing Business As
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo

Signing Officer

Name
Zach Estes
Title
Chairman
Phone
2512567008
Signed
2026-03-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Zach Estes
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Al
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
85

Preparer

Firm
Grant Sanders & Taylor Inc
Address
PO BOX 2109, GULF SHORES, AL 36547-2109
Preparer
Matthew R Taylor
Phone
2519682727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“The foundation operates a zoo in gulf shores, al. The zoo is open to the public seven days a week and is visited by more than 170,000 people annually from a majority of the 50 states and also from foreign countries.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book to tax depreciation difference 0 ppa- accrued compensated absences 0”

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