Blank Park Endowment Corporation is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blank Park Endowment Corporation 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 03/2022, Blank Park Endowment Corporation generated $487.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $509.1k during the year ending 03/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO SUPPORT THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSES ARE TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS AND FUNDS TO ADMINISTER THE BLANK PARK ZOO ENDOWMENT FUND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SUPPORT THE BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jim Hagenbucher Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Kennedy Immediate Past Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Gustafson Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Smith Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Vukovich Director & Former Foundation CEO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anne Shimerdla Foundation CEO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $61,440 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,352 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,792 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $214,883 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $189,759 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $487,434 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $458,632 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $48,670 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,041 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $509,143 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $59,617 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,744,238 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $51,543 |
Total assets | $9,855,398 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $225,946 |
Total liabilities | $225,946 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,571,559 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,893 |
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 | $9,855,398 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Blank Park Endowment Corporation has recieved totaling $61,440.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $61,440 |
Beg. Balance | $9,428,250 |
Earnings | $627,553 |
Net Contributions | $82,792 |
Other Expense | $509,143 |
Ending Balance | $9,629,452 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo Kansas City, MO | $18,549,141 | $31,488,365 |
Eagle Foundation Omaha, NE | $279,496,688 | $18,076,735 |
Great Outdoors Foundation Des Moines, IA | $7,550,006 | $8,727,220 |
The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $186,470,677 | $57,800,595 |
Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County Milwaukee, WI | $14,195,858 | $13,548,879 |
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA | $22,987,936 | $8,756,051 |
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation Dundee, IL | $31,238,913 | $10,078,461 |
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | $17,754,103 | $7,959,459 |
Como Friends Saint Paul, MN | $15,930,991 | $4,049,100 |
Red Bird Hollow Foundation Lake Forest, IL | $3,856,543 | $2,824,118 |
Oshkosh Area Humane Society Inc Oshkosh, WI | $5,917,791 | $3,072,966 |
Nebraska Humane Society Foundation Omaha, NE | $25,671,661 | $5,965,037 |