Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh: $27.6M Revenue, $21.6M Program Expenses

Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh grades a B on the nonprofit efficiency rubric. 73/100 on the composite — above the national median, with strong performance on some factors balanced by middling performance on others.

At $27.6M in 2023 revenue, Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh sits in the mid-range of the U.S. nonprofit distribution. Most organizations of this scale operate regionally or focus on a single program area. Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh directs 80% of its expenses to programs — above the third-party-rater threshold for an efficient organization.

Revenue has grown meaningfully across the five-year filing history — a sign of expanding donor base, new grants, or scaling programs. Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh reported $27.6M in 2023, up notably from the start of the window. CEO compensation is reported as zero in the filing — typical for nonprofits where the chief executive is paid through a related entity (parent system, university, or foundation) rather than the filing organization itself, or for small organizations whose chief is a volunteer or board member. Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh works in Environment & Animals — environmental, conservation, animal-welfare, and natural-resources programs. The sector spans large international conservation groups and small local land trusts; the financial profile varies accordingly.