Evansville Zoological Society Inc is located in Evansville, IN. The organization was established in 1979. 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 12/2021, Evansville Zoological Society Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Evansville 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 12/2021, Evansville Zoological Society Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $599.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES AT THE MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, FUND DEVELOPMENT, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS IT SERVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VARIOUS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ARE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ZOO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donna Bennett President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cooper Lilly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ann Powell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tim Puckett Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Bohleber Board Attorney | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jack Corn Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $414,095 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $46,237 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $435,242 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $895,574 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $121,769 |
Investment income | $36,166 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $113,880 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,683 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,204,835 |
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 | $153,705 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,813 |
Payroll taxes | $17,842 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,210 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $59,741 |
Office expenses | $1,265 |
Information technology | $33,666 |
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 | $9,287 |
Interest | $20,767 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,893 |
Insurance | $5,489 |
All other expenses | $27,632 |
Total functional expenses | $599,650 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $623,102 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,189,646 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $233,434 |
Accounts receivable, net | $490,579 |
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 | $1,240,695 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,864,173 |
Total assets | $9,641,629 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $335,555 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $260,598 |
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 | $1,525,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,492,650 |
Total liabilities | $3,613,803 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,390,377 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,637,449 |
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 | $9,641,629 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Evansville Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $1,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Koch Foundation Inc Evansville, IN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Chicago Zoological Society Brookfield, IL | $212,053,000 | $59,844,719 |
Shedd Aquarium Society Chicago, IL | $474,609,106 | $48,331,820 |
Lincoln Park Zoological Society Chicago, IL | $237,808,256 | $64,159,516 |
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc Indianapolis, IN | $177,325,453 | $23,714,934 |
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 |