Cosley Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Cosley Foundation Inc is located in Wheaton, IL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cosley Foundation 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 12/2023, Cosley Foundation Inc generated $927.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $527.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE SCHEDULE O.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE OPERATION OF THE COSLEY ZOO BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT. THE ZOO'S OPERATIONS INCLUDE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Y/O, REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCE WITHIN THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT BOUNDS AND FREE ADMISSION TO ALL WHEATON PARK DISTRICT ADULTS. ADMISSION TO THE ZOO ALLOWS ACCESS TO MORE THAN 20 ANIMAL EXHIBITS, INCLUDING A DUCK POND AND CHICKEN COOP WHERE VISITORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANIMAL FEEDINGS FOR A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE. WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE ZOO THERE IS ALSO A UNIQUE GIFT SHOP AND SMALL CONCESSIONS STAND. SINCE 2000, THE COSLEY ZOO HAS MAINTAINED ACCREDITATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS (AZA), AND AS SUCH ADHERES TO THE WORLD'S STRICTEST STANDARDS OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION ADVOCACY WITHIN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS OPERATING PLAN. THE ZOO IS ALSO BELOVED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS STRONG AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WITH EDUCATION BEING A PRIMARY OPERATIONAL FOCUS.


EMPLOYEE SALARIES


THE FOUNDATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DONOR'S WISHES, IS PROVIDING ONE SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION.


THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ZOO. THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN DONOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael J Benard
Secretary
$0
Jennifer Clark
Director
$0
Phyllis Geyer
Director
$0
Jasmina Hoscheit
Director
$0
Rachel Ittner
Director
$0
Larry Kmiecik
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$93,643
Fundraising events$92,699
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$416,286
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $24,595
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$602,628
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $45,736
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $132,302
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $146,489
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $927,721

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