Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 178
- Location
- South Bend, IN
- Founding
- 11/1971
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 35-1183974
Organization Overview
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc is located in South Bend, IN. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc employed 178 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc 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 12/2022, Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.7% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. (THE SOCIETY) IS AN INDIANA NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE CITY) BY ACTING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING WITH FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SOUTH BEND POTAWATOMI PARK ZOO (THE ZOO) IN AREAS THAT PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND IMPROVED ANIMAL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ZOO IS RECOGNIZED AS A VITAL CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSET AND WISH TO ENHANCE THE ZOO'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. THE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE ZOO AND SHARE THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A TOP FLIGHT ZOO FOR A CITY THE SIZE OF SOUTH BEND, FOR ITS CITIZENS OF ITS NEIGHBOR COMMUNITIES, AND FOR VISITORS TO THE SOUTH BEND AREA. THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING ANIMALS AND FACILITIES FOR THE CITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. (THE SOCIETY) PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE CITY) BY ACTING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING WITH FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SOUTH BEND POTAWATOMI PARK ZOO (THE ZOO) IN AREAS THAT PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND IMPROVED ANIMAL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ZOO IS RECOGNIZED AS A VITAL CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSET AND WISH TO ENHANCE THE ZOO'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. THE CITY AND THE SOCIETY ARE COMMITTED TO THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE ZOO AND SHARE THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A TOP FLIGHT ZOO FOR A CITY THE SIZE OF SOUTH BEND, FOR ITS CITIZENS OF ITS NEIGHBOR COMMUNITIES, AND FOR VISITORS TO THE SOUTH BEND AREA. THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING ANIMALS AND FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND POTAWATOMI PARK ZOO; TO FOSTER INTEREST AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE ZOO; AND TO IMPLEMENT AND ASSIST IN THE STUDY OF ZOOLOGICAL NATURAL HISTORY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joshua Sisk Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $128,176 |
Christi Risk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amber Pulford President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Schultz Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Turnwald Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Cotter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $925,301 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,947,822 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,873,123 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,111,157 |
| Investment income | -$82,504 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $383,000 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $844,809 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,129,735 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $128,176 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,889 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,037,258 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,318 |
| Other employee benefits | $247,014 |
| Payroll taxes | $169,543 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,912 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,124 |
| Advertising and promotion | $183,962 |
| Office expenses | $125,030 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,498 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $103,039 |
| Insurance | $167,458 |
| All other expenses | $575,747 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,469,796 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,125,597 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,885 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $76,066 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $306,766 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $509,350 |
| Total assets | $5,034,664 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,724 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $379,436 |
| 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 | $584,160 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,054,014 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,396,490 |
| 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 | $5,034,664 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $131,975.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Prime Foundation Inc Lakeville, IN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $80,000 |
South Bend Rotary Charitable Foundation Inc South Bend, IN PURPOSE: FACILITIES EXPANSION | $15,000 |
Florence Stream Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $12,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Harold O Stream Charitable Trust Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,600 |
Richard J Carney And Donna R Carney Charitable Trust Neenah, WI PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $627,561 |
| Earnings | -$92,736 |
| Other Expense | -$29,875 |
| Ending Balance | $504,950 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc South Bend, IN | $5,034,664 | $7,129,735 |
Racine Zoological Society Racine, WI | $8,318,257 | $4,386,530 |
Friends Of The Zoo Of Springfield Missouri Inc Springfield, MO | $1,740,503 | $2,405,857 |
Friends Of The Zoo Of Kansas City Foundation Kansas City, MO | $24,060,217 | $22,753,344 |
St Louis Aquarium At Union Station Foundation St Louis, MO | $2,100,445 | $642,312 |
Evansville Zoological Society Inc Evansville, IN | $9,641,629 | $1,204,835 |
Sable Inc Arcola, IL | $208,269 | $56,694 |
Kentucky Reptile Zoo Slade, KY | $261,683 | $393,461 |
Miller Park Zoological Society Bloomington, IL | $1,180,824 | $425,904 |
Michigan City Zoological Society Inc Michigan City, IN | $89,072 | $59,360 |
American Association Of Zoo Keepers Indianapolis, IN | $43,028 | $0 |
Greater Madison Conservation Society Inc Madison, WI | $116,691 | $0 |