Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc is located in Topeka, KS. 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 12/2022, Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc employed 150 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Topeka Zoo 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 12/2022, Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc generated $9.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

FRIENDS OF TOPEKA ZOO OPERATES THE MUNICIPAL ZOO OF TOPEKA, KANSAS. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWRITES EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ITS MEMBERSHIP.


MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES AND SERVICES SUPPORT THE ZOO BY PROMOTING FREQUENT ATTENDANCE AT THE ZOO AND AT ZOO SPECIAL EVENTS AND EXHIBIT OPENINGS. MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES AT THE ZOO AND TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TO ZOO PROJECTS. THERE ARE 5,725 SINGLE, FAMILY, AND SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OF THE YEAR CONCENTRATED IN THE SHAWNEE COUNTY KANSAS AREA.


GIFT SHOP, ADMISSIONS, AND CONCESSIONS EVENTS TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ZOO. GIFT SHOP REVENUES AND EXPENSES ARE REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON 990T.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brendan Wiley
CEO
$108,204
Fred Patton
President
$0
Tim Resner
Vice Preside
$0
Shane Beavers
Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Leclair
Secretary
$0
Pat Colley
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Kbs Constructors
Construction
$5,769,301
Fauna Research Inc
Other Services
$586,340
Torgeson Electric Co
Construction
$290,290
Glmv Architecture
Architect
$132,693
Jf Mcgivern
Other Services
$108,725
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$526,462
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,591,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,161,824
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $244,180
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,279,286
Total Program Service Revenue$3,093,245
Investment income $15,060
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $612,076
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $227,493
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,391,751

Peer Organizations

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The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
$63,311,338
Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc
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$9,391,751
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$4,873,916
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$3,084,380
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$100,335
Nebraska Humane Society Foundation
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$3,212,780
Riverside Zoological Foundation
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$1,056,966
Kay E Mcfarland Charitable Tr
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$78,878
Emporia Friends Of The Zoo Inc
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$356,011
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$607,691
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$944,681
Sunset Zoological Park And Wildlife Conservation Trust Foundation
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$312,471
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$0
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$0
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$0

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