Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County
- Assets
- $17.3m
- Revenue
- $12.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 128
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 02/1956
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 39-6077242
Organization Overview
Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County employed 128 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County 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, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County generated $12.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County has awarded 30 individual grants totaling $42,531,923. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS TO TAKE PART IN CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND TO SUPPORT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO. THE SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED TO AID THE COUNTY IN THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MILWAUKEE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS ("ZOO") AND THE ZOO'S ANIMAL COLLECTION ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, EXHIBITION OF ANIMALS, RESEARCH, AND RECREATION THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEERISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DIRECT SUPPORT OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO THROUGH PURCHASE OF NEW ANIMALS, CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBITS, ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
RESEARCH GRANTS FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Derek Tyus Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tami Scully Garrison Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Kissinger Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy Kelsy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Sohn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Mckenna Immediate Past Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,795,054 |
| Fundraising events | $763,083 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,951,510 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $168,725 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,509,647 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $519,127 |
| Investment income | $500,284 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,244 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$308,061 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,217,753 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,546,806 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $16,650 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $473,325 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,367,201 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $128,243 |
| Other employee benefits | $463,768 |
| Payroll taxes | $268,211 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $14,391 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,743 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $231 |
| Fees for services: Other | $668,209 |
| Advertising and promotion | $878,805 |
| Office expenses | $419,362 |
| Information technology | $412,596 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $75,234 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $178,924 |
| Insurance | $72,525 |
| All other expenses | $128,318 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,845,596 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,153 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,418,593 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,618,976 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $94,055 |
| 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 | $91,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $551,010 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,481,514 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,527 |
| Total assets | $17,325,828 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,311,471 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,043,774 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $93,724 |
| 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 | $4,448,969 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,814,188 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,062,671 |
| 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 | $17,325,828 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County has awarded $4,546,806 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO PURPOSE: SUPPORTING THEIR MISSION OF CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION | $4,095,549 |
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE ENDOWMENT TRUST PURPOSE: TRANSFER OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS PER DONOR RESTRICTIONS | $451,257 |