Potter Park Zoological Society
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $54.3k
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Lansing, MI
- Founding
- 08/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-2153808
Organization Overview
Potter Park Zoological Society is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2023, Potter Park Zoological Society employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Potter 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 12/2023, Potter Park Zoological Society generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION - THE SOCIETY SPONSORS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE FURTHER KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ANIMALS, CONSERVATION, AND THE NATURAL WORLD. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ZOOKAMBI SUMMER CAMP, SCOUT PROGRAMS AND BIG ZOO LESSON. UTILIZING CONSERVATION CARTS, ARTIFACTS AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES THAT ARE EASILY MOVED TO STRATEGIC LOCATIONS AROUND THE ZOO ENGAGE MANY ZOO PATRONS.
MEMBERSHIPS - SEVERAL LEVELS OF MEMBERSHIP ARE AVAILABLE TO ZOO GUESTS AND MEMBERSHIPS BENEFITS INCREASE AS MEMBERSHIP LEVELS INCREASE. MEMBERS CAN ADD UP TO TWO UNNAMED GUESTS PER MEMBERSHIP, GIFT MEMBERSHIPS TO OTHERS, AND USE THEIR EXISTING MEMBERSHIP AT RECIPROCAL ZOOS/AQUARIUMS.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES - MORE THAN 864 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 9,980 HOURS OF ASSISTANCE ON ZOO GROUNDS.
ZOO SUPPORT - SUPPORTED POTTER PARK ZOO AND ITS MISSION OF INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Pingston Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron L Davis Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Berghorn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karlene Belyea Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bethany Wicksall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roxanne Truhn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $278,591 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $91,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,346,985 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $53,829 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,717,076 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $202,299 |
| Investment income | $12,485 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $18,489 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,007,239 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,124,435 |
| 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. | $122,390 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,195 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $520,715 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,494 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,729 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,535 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,607 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $98,431 |
| Advertising and promotion | $69,614 |
| Office expenses | $41,984 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,149 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $59,033 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,171 |
| Insurance | $3,099 |
| All other expenses | $1,318 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,377,734 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,364,118 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,478,318 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $205,076 |
| 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 | $12,377 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,808 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $54,324 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $55,558 |
| Total assets | $3,178,579 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,377 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $191,907 |
| 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 | $248,284 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,285,198 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,645,097 |
| 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 | $3,178,579 |