Lincoln Childrens Zoo
- Assets
- $35.8m
- Revenue
- $9.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 153
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Founding
- 01/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-0482255
Organization Overview
Lincoln Childrens Zoo is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2021, Lincoln Childrens Zoo employed 153 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lincoln Childrens Zoo 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 12/2021, Lincoln Childrens Zoo generated $9.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.6% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH LIVES THROUGH FIRSTHAND INTERACTION WITH LIVING THINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GUEST SERVICES
FACILITY OPERATION
EDUCATION
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Evan Killeen CEO | Officer | 40 | $165,950 |
John Chapo President Em | Officer | 40 | $124,956 |
Jack Abel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amanda Ostergard Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jason Muhleisen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diane Temme Stinton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,268,142 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,268,142 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,674,020 |
| Investment income | $33,122 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $55,284 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $865,819 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $836,524 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,732,911 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $281,559 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $225,247 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,044,818 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,491 |
| Other employee benefits | $148,284 |
| Payroll taxes | $170,604 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $7,423 |
| Fees for services: Other | $26,948 |
| Advertising and promotion | $50,053 |
| Office expenses | $32,812 |
| Information technology | $150,682 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $260,304 |
| 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 | $1,299,378 |
| Insurance | $157,576 |
| All other expenses | $430,334 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,942,316 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,742,233 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,132,246 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,729,698 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $52,554 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $7,894,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $92,357 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,003 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,103,174 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $787,591 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $266,799 |
| Total assets | $35,809,655 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $629,666 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $504,269 |
| 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 | $582,010 |
| Total liabilities | $1,715,945 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,101,767 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,991,943 |
| 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 | $35,809,655 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Lincoln Childrens Zoo has recieved totaling $30,700.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rogers Foundation Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $30,000 |
Donlan Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR COMMUNITY FUNDS | $700 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $737,748 |
| Earnings | $89,095 |
| Other Expense | -$39,252 |
| Ending Balance | $787,591 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc Wichita, KS | $9,522,865 | $13,689,591 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Lincoln, NE | $35,809,655 | $9,732,911 |
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Museum Sioux Falls, SD | $12,144,836 | $6,769,374 |
Pueblo Zoological Society Pueblo, CO | $5,276,060 | $2,538,439 |
Friends Of The Zoo Of Springfield Missouri Inc Springfield, MO | $1,740,503 | $2,405,857 |
Friends Of The Zoo Of Kansas City Foundation Kansas City, MO | $24,060,217 | $22,753,344 |
St Louis Aquarium At Union Station Foundation St Louis, MO | $2,100,445 | $642,312 |
South Dakota Discovery Center Pierre, SD | $208,598 | $629,220 |
Cedar Cove Feline Conservation Park Inc Louisburg, KS | $733,146 | $232,208 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Auxiliary Lincoln, NE | $8,573,680 | -$205,508 |
Hope In The Valley Equine Rescueand Sanctuary Inc Valley Center, KS | $90,656 | $135,403 |
Niabi Zoological Society Eldridge, IA | $1,123,832 | $50,101 |