Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1981. 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 03/2023, Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc employed 222 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blank Park Zoo 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 03/2023, Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc generated $11.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2017, Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $232,290. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND RECREATION.THE PRIMARY PURPOSES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE A) TO MANAGE THE BLANK PARK ZOO; B) TO SOLICIT, COLLECT AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE ZOO; C) TO PROMOTE INTEREST AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING THE ZOO; D) TO IMPLEMENT AND ASSIST IN THE STUDY OF ZOOLOGICAL NATURAL HISTORY, ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND THE SCIENCE ALLIED THEREWITH; E) TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ZOO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SEE STATEMENT OF THE ORGANZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE - SCHEDULE O


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Flynn Wright Inc
Marketing
$340,381
Advanced Problem Solutions Llc
Hvac Services
$235,212
Angel Concrete Corp
Construction Projects
$164,300
Per Mar Security Services
Security
$124,778
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$231,548
Related organizations$477,849
Government grants $1,105,851
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,491,171
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $274,225
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,306,419
Total Program Service Revenue$5,225,791
Investment income $23,549
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $231,362
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $10,808
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$86,469
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $614,240
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,325,700

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: RHINO CONSERVATION

$10,000

GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - USA

PURPOSE: GIRAFFE CONSERVATION

$10,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
$63,311,338
Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County
Milwaukee, WI
$12,217,753
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc
Des Moines, IA
$11,325,700
Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Apple Valley, MN
$6,270,098
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation
Dundee, IL
$10,078,461
Como Friends
Saint Paul, MN
$4,864,821
Oshkosh Area Humane Society Inc
Oshkosh, WI
$1,973,557
New Zoological Society Inc
Suamico, WI
$1,800,931
Red Bird Hollow Foundation
Lake Forest, IL
$32,400
Furry Little Friends Inc
Kansas City, MO
$100,335
Nebraska Humane Society Foundation
Omaha, NE
$3,212,780
Great Outdoors Foundation
Des Moines, IA
$5,308,855
Riverside Zoological Foundation
Scottsbluff, NE
$1,056,966
Animal House Fund
St Louis, MO
$607,691
Hunt Hill Nature Cener Inc
Sarona, WI
$1,049,479
Blank Park Endowment Corporation
Des Moines, IA
$222,397
Richardson Wildlife Foundation
West Brooklyn, IL
$1,006,732
Ivar And Ruth Anderson Anti Cruelty Trust
Elgin, IL
$127,305
Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County Endowment Tr
Milwaukee, WI
$1,893,716
Tiny Tiger Foundation
Chicago, IL
$344,048
Friends Of The Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Inc
Green Bay, WI
$926,226
Everett And Rosemarie Brown Family Foundation 02-50467
Chicago, IL
$349,662
Oaken Acres Wildlife Refuge And Rehabilitation Center
Sycamore, IL
$256,496
Lake Area Zoological Society
Watertown, SD
$539,533
Wild Bird Feeding Institute
Rapid City, SD
$343,517

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