Lake Area Zoological Society is located in Watertown, SD. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Area Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lake Area Zoological Society generated $503.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $356.6k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND STIMULATE INTEREST IN THE BRAMBLE PARK ZOO AND SUPPORT THE ZOOS DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMS THROUGH FUNDRAISING, MARKETING AND OTHER INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE ZOO EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING VISITORS WITH A PLEASANT RECREATIONAL SETTING IN WHICH THEY MAY VIEW NATIVE SOUTH DAKOTA WILDLIFE, ANIMALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND SELECTED ENDANGERED SPECIES.
PRESENTING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ALL AGE GROUPS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT FOR WILDLIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Salena Engels President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chad Johnson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Vener Treasurersecretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Reeves Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Mei-Yao Louis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhonda Sederberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,685 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $82,839 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $206,026 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $292,550 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $143,921 |
Investment income | $68,199 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,189 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $503,623 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,779 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,440 |
Fees for services: Other | $93,983 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,558 |
Office expenses | $9,681 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $48,015 |
Travel | $3,020 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,361 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $744 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $356,638 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,493 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $375,152 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $910,593 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,493,238 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $273 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $273 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $582,372 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $910,593 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,493,238 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lake Area Zoological Society has recieved totaling $144.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Duke Family Foundation Watertown, SD PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $144 |
Beg. Balance | $825,259 |
Earnings | $128,974 |
Admin Expense | $9,440 |
Net Contributions | $2,100 |
Other Expense | $36,300 |
Ending Balance | $910,593 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Eagle Foundation Omaha, NE | $279,496,688 | $18,076,735 |
Great Outdoors Foundation Des Moines, IA | $7,550,006 | $8,727,220 |
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA | $22,987,936 | $8,756,051 |
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | $17,754,103 | $7,959,459 |
Como Friends Saint Paul, MN | $15,930,991 | $4,049,100 |
Nebraska Humane Society Foundation Omaha, NE | $25,671,661 | $5,965,037 |
Riverside Zoological Foundation Scottsbluff, NE | $2,349,819 | $1,174,441 |
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Services Foundation Cheyenne, WY | $6,610,145 | $474,401 |
Blank Park Endowment Corporation Des Moines, IA | $9,855,398 | $487,434 |
Tordik Wildlife Foundation Inc Carter, MT | $9,924,584 | $989,843 |
Lake Area Zoological Society Watertown, SD | $1,493,238 | $503,623 |
Friends Of The Animal Center Foundation Iowa City, IA | $1,151,815 | $518,410 |