Lincoln Park Zoological Society
- Assets
- $237.8m
- Revenue
- $64.2m
- Investments
- $58.3m
- Employees
- 531
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 03/1961
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 36-2512404
Organization Overview
Lincoln Park Zoological Society is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1961. 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 03/2022, Lincoln Park Zoological Society employed 531 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lincoln Park 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 03/2022, Lincoln Park Zoological Society generated $64.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $40.1m during the year ending 03/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LINCOLN PARK ZOO IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE BY PROVIDING A FREE, FAMILY-ORIENTED WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO AND BY ADVANCING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDSSET ON NEARLY 49 ACRES OF PARK-LIKE SETTING, LINCOLN PARK ZOO IS ONE OF THE FEW ZOOS IN THE NATION THAT OFFERS FREE YEAR-ROUND ADMISSION AND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 721 ANIMALS, MANY OF WHICH ARE ENDANGERED OR THREATENED, THAT RESIDE IN A VARIETY OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO HOUSE ANIMALS HABITATS, SOME OF WHICH ARE HISTORICALLY LANDMARKED.
ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATIONLINCOLN PARK ZOO HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST ZOO-BASED CONSERVATION & SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS IN THE COUNTRY, WITH EXPERTS IN AREAS INCLUDING URBAN WILDLIFE; BEHAVIORAL, COGNITIVE, AND WELFARE RESEARCH; COMPUTER MODELING OF POPULATIONS AND ECOSYSTEMS; AND THE STUDY OF HORMONES AND DISEASE.
VISITOR SERVICESVISITORS COME TO ZOO GROUNDS EVERY YEAR TO DISCOVER THER WONDERS OF WILDLIFE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - INCLUDING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin J Bell President/emeretus | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $541,959 |
Megan Ross Zoo Director/president | Officer | 40 | $318,781 |
Rena Solano Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $236,201 |
Christine M Zrinksy Snr VP Development & Govt Relations | 40 | $190,196 | |
Linda Leadbitter Vp, Human Resources & Administration | 40 | $177,931 | |
Elizabeth Gillette Senior Director Of Principal Gifts | 40 | $166,913 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pepper Construction Construction Services | 3/30/22 | $9,098,507 |
C&w Services Engineering Services | 3/30/22 | $1,617,800 |
Monterrey Security Security Services | 3/30/22 | $669,979 |
Illuminight Lighting Holiday Lighting Display | 3/30/22 | $437,820 |
Stanton Mechanical Mechanical Contractor | 3/30/22 | $424,155 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $159,363 |
| Fundraising events | $661,993 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $20,815,685 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,591,154 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,314,978 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,228,195 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,214,548 |
| Investment income | $1,769,150 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $40,762 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,267,936 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $422,346 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $42,950 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,173,629 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $64,159,516 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $256,958 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $42,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,096,577 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $236,201 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,317,699 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $567,223 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,172,843 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,026,400 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $80,483 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $66,265 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $114,593 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,500,657 |
| Advertising and promotion | $89,009 |
| Office expenses | $697,623 |
| Information technology | $885,101 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,337,614 |
| Travel | $73,144 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $255,084 |
| Interest | $721,156 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $510,253 |
| Insurance | $356,838 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $40,075,721 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,930,766 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $24,850,787 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $12,927,828 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,972,864 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $48,925 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,108,718 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,578,176 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $119,087,024 |
| Investments—other securities | $58,303,168 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $237,808,256 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,155,945 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $479,927 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $70,300,900 |
| 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 | $1,264,175 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $83,200,947 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,277,607 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $87,329,702 |
| 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 | $237,808,256 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Lincoln Park Zoological Society has awarded $256,958 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $144,819 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $48,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $35,540 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $14,831 |
Keithville, LA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $13,768 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 66 grants that Lincoln Park Zoological Society has recieved totaling $4,065,372.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Walter Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE ZOO AND ANIMALS | $1,000,000 |
American Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Inc Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: POPULATION MANAGEMENT CENTER | $374,366 |
Arcus Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE GOUALOUGO TRIANGLE APE PROJECT, SECURING WILDLIFE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WHILE ALSO ESTABLISHING SYNERGIES BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE-BASED TOURISM | $345,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $291,273 |
Arcus Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE WELFARE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR CHIMPANZEES LIVING IN PROGRESSIVE ZOOS AND SANCTUARIES | $268,792 |
Kovler Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CULTURAL & CIVIC-TO AID IN ACHIEVING THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE VARIOUS DONEE ORGANIZATIONS. | $200,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $77,974,754 |
| Earnings | $2,920,765 |
| Net Contributions | $9,913,811 |
| Other Expense | $2,755,465 |
| Ending Balance | $88,053,865 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |