Zoo Learning Fund
- Assets
- $5.3m
- Revenue
- $249.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 09/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-3220134
Organization Overview
Zoo Learning Fund is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (D12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, 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. Zoo Learning Fund 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, Zoo Learning Fund generated $249.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $586.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KCMO AND THE KANSAS CITY ZOO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ZOO LEARNING FUND (ZLF) MANAGES AN ENDOWMENT FUND THAT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CENTERED ON CURRICULUM ABOUT ANIMALS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT KANSAS CITY AND COMMUNITIES IN ADJACENT COUNTIES. ZLF MAKES GRANTS TO THE KANSAS CITY ZOO TO CARRY OUT SUCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDED PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE BOTH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE KANSAS CITY ZOO AND IN LOCAL SCHOOLS OR COMMUNITY FACILITIES.SPECIFIC PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ZLF ARE CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.A. STEAM PROGRAMS STEAM CAMP HOMESCHOOL TECHNOLOGY YOUNG REMBRANDTS GLOWFORGE BEEBOTS SWARMB. EDUCATION GENERAL FUNDEDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL CLASSROOM 2-4 FLOORING UPGRADES CLASSROOM 2-4 TABLES AND CHAIRS CAMPGROUND UPGRADES YURTS COT BUNK BEDS STORAGE SHED QUEEN MATTRESSES VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - VOLGISTICS AND NEW PORTALS AND ACA DUES SUPPLIES, BANQUETS, CATERING, AND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS ON-SITE, OFF-SITE AND CAMPC. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE VISITOR STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING AZA ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROJECT LEAD THE WAY TRAINING CPR TRAINING SWAN RELEASE WYOMING TOAD RELEASE VOLUNTEER & DOCENT TRIPS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Soni Patel President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Bennett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Graves Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Yvette Miceli Past President (term End 10/01/23) | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brad Bodamer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Marissa Schaffner Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $76,995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $172,712 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $249,707 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $555,550 |
| 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 | $1,969 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,926 |
| 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 | $2,875 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $586,320 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $67,496 |
| 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 | $5,225,925 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,293,421 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $5,293,421 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,293,421 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zoo Learning Fund has awarded $555,550 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO (DBA KANSAS CITY ZOO) PURPOSE: NEW AQUARIUM | $500,000 |
FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO (DBA KANSAS CITY ZOO) PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $55,550 |