Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo, operating under the name Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1964. 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, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium employed 646 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium 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, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium generated $62.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $57.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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.
Since 2014, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has awarded 50 individual grants totaling $1,006,110. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE KANSAS CITY ZOO, WITH ITS WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS AND EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS, ATTRACTS VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND FAMILIES FROM CLOSE TO HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COLLECTION OF ANIMALS AS WELL AS CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH - SEE SCHEDULE O
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O
EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Wesley Fields Board Member/president | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Sanchez Board Member/treasurer (thru 10/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jan Francis Board Member/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Reinhart Board Member/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jc Alonzo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Ayers Board Member (thru 2/2023) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Je Dunn Construction | 12/30/23 | $16,723,150 |
Fogel Anderson Construction | 12/30/23 | $3,425,212 |
Ehdd Architect Services | 12/30/23 | $634,181 |
D&c Lcsr Llc Construction | 12/30/23 | $765,115 |
Mega Industries Construction | 12/30/23 | $1,252,586 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $752,603 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,838,769 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,596,422 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,187,794 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,639,175 |
Investment income | $1,004,670 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,110 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$72,478 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,407,020 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $62,517,690 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $94,200 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $141,053 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $906,533 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $906,533 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,814,689 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $336,711 |
Other employee benefits | $1,846,698 |
Payroll taxes | $1,065,774 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,694 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,639 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $49,996 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,000 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $59,452 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,390,871 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,245,825 |
Office expenses | $979,183 |
Information technology | $150,024 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,673,523 |
Travel | $40,084 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $128,360 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $997,655 |
All other expenses | $445,747 |
Total functional expenses | $57,477,891 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,016 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,350,690 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,857,411 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $198,981 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $344,551 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,110,828 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $144,476 |
Total assets | $33,032,953 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,661,735 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,511,086 |
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 | $144,476 |
Total liabilities | $8,317,297 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,251,256 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,464,400 |
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 | $33,032,953 |
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo has awarded $89,200 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $15,000 |
POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $11,000 |
MARINE MAMMAL CENTER PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $13,000 |
JACK PRIMATE SANCTUARY PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $6,000 |
INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $14,200 |
MARINE MEGFAUNA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $20,000 |