Red River Zoological Society
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Founding
- 06/1994
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 36-3938878
Organization Overview
Red River Zoological Society is located in Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 1994. 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 03/2024, Red River Zoological Society employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Red River 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 03/2024, Red River Zoological Society generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS CONSERVATION LEADERS, THE RED RIVER ZOO CONNECTS OUR COMMUNITY TO NATURE AND INSPIRES PEOPLE TO HELP SAVE SPECIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE RED RIVER ZOO'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 16,000 PARTICIPANTS DURING THE YEAR. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION THROUGH VARIOUS INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES. THE BREAKDOWN OF PARTICIPATION IS AS FOLLOWS: - ZOOMOBILE OUTREACH STUDENTS REACHED: 5,805 - ZOOKEEPER CHAT ATTENDANCE: 5,446 - ON SITE CLASS ATTENDANCE: 280 - ON SITE PRESENTATIONS (BIRTHDAY PARTIES, CRITTER CLOSE-UPS): 4,288 - JR. ZOOKEEPER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: 175 - DAY CAMP ATTENDANCE: 326THESE PROGRAMS AIM TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT WILDLIFE, CONSERVATION, AND THE ENVIRONMENT, FOSTERING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.ANIMAL PURCHASES/CARE: TO ACQUIRE AND EXHIBIT ANIMALS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST AS PART OF A REGIONAL WILDLIFE PARK ZOO.PECIES SURVIVAL PLAN PARTICIPATION: THE RED RIVER ZOO'S EXEMPT PURPOSE INCLUDES THE ACQUISITION AND CARE OF ANIMALS TO EXHIBIT AS PART OF A REGIONAL WILDLIFE PARK. THE ZOO CARES FOR OVER 124 INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS REPRESENTING 49 SPECIES. IN 2023, THE ZOO PARTICIPATED IN SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS (SSPS) FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIES: CHINESE RED PANDAS, PALLAS CATS, WHITE-NAPED CRANES, SICHUAN TAKIN, LINNAEUS'S TWO-TOED SLOTH, WHITE-FACED SAKI MONKEYS, NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTERS, LAUGHING KOOKABURRA, AND NORTH AMERICAN PORCUPINES.PURPOSE AND IMPACT: TO SUPPORT THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES THROUGH MANAGED BREEDING PROGRAMS, GENETIC DIVERSITY, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES. BY PARTICIPATING IN SSPS, THE ZOO CONTRIBUTES TO THE GLOBAL EFFORT TO PREVENT SPECIES EXTINCTION, RAISES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BIODIVERSITY, AND FOSTERS A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.. THESE SSPS ARE CRUCIAL FOR THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES, ENSURING THEIR SURVIVAL THROUGH MANAGED BREEDING PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION INITIATIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad Dahl Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Betty Opheim Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allie Ollenburger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Docken Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Swanston Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jodi Kallias Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,978 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $474,477 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $60,050 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $476,455 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,085,323 |
| Investment income | $683 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $30,684 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,189 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $149,477 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,857,622 |
| 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. | $138,167 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,878 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $864,488 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,286 |
| Payroll taxes | $117,250 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,338 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $959 |
| Office expenses | $15,800 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,584 |
| Travel | $5,364 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,470 |
| Interest | $16,081 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $216,141 |
| Insurance | $49,807 |
| All other expenses | $128,887 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,014,686 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,274 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $66,901 |
| 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 | $33,211 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,910 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,285,236 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $169,631 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,592,163 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,412 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $207,412 |
| 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 | $388,363 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $721,187 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,358,694 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $512,282 |
| 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 | $3,592,163 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Museum Sioux Falls, SD | $32,183,723 | $7,505,438 |
Great River Greening Saint Paul, MN | $1,665,522 | $4,248,342 |
Greater Minot Zoological Society Minot, ND | $685,694 | $3,331,479 |
Lake Superior Zoological Society Duluth, MN | $1,749,585 | $2,876,238 |
Dakota Zoological Society Inc Bismarck, ND | $7,216,654 | $2,735,440 |
Zoomontana Inc Billings, MT | $4,566,815 | $2,774,708 |
Red River Zoological Society Fargo, ND | $3,592,163 | $1,857,622 |
Chahinkapa Zoo Association Wahpeton, ND | $841,859 | $893,985 |
South Dakota Discovery Center Pierre, SD | $466,938 | $719,268 |
Chahinkapa Zoo Sustaining Fund Wahpeton, ND | $134,614 | $10,579 |
Presidents Council Of Pha Highrises Of St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $93,826 | $0 |