Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1965. 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, Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc employed 173 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sedgwick County Zoological Society 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 12/2020, Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc generated $13.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.4m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY WORKS TO FOSTER PUBLIC INTEREST AND SUPPORT FOR THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO, BY OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE ZOO. THE ZOO HAS SEEN STEADY PROGRESS THROUGH THE PAST FIVE DECADES WITH MAJOR EXHIBITS OPENING EVERY FEW YEARS. THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY ALSO PROMOTES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO BETTER AID IN THE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF BOTH ZOO AND WILD ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OPERATIONS OF THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO. SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO IS ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS AND IS NATIONALLY RENOWNED. IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ZOOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS KANSAS' MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION WITH OVER HALF A MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO HAS OVER 2,500 ANIMALS OF NEARLY 500 SPECIES.
GUEST SERVICES RELATED TO THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO. THERE WERE 17,261 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS IN 2021 WITH 634,267 VISITORS TO THE ORGANIZATION IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jeff Ettling Sedgwick County Emp Zoo Director/president | Officer | 40 | $139,654 |
Sara Jantz Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $96,438 |
Sheryl Wohlford Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa Knoeber Board Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Ellis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Larson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Eby Construction Construction | 12/30/21 | $3,094,910 |
Conco Construction | 12/30/21 | $2,732,986 |
South Central Commercial Mechanical Mechanical | 12/30/21 | $459,696 |
Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc Event Services | 12/30/21 | $1,251,076 |
Sandifer Engineering & Ctrl Engineering | 12/30/21 | $207,074 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $139,032 |
Related organizations | $1,000,000 |
Government grants | $6,316,423 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,440,631 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $300,845 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,896,086 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,917,473 |
Investment income | $24,081 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,474 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $40,688 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $517,100 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,689,591 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $215,212 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,905 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,386,684 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $400,799 |
Other employee benefits | $1,404,149 |
Payroll taxes | $403,038 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $261,026 |
Office expenses | $43,278 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $548,359 |
Travel | $25,254 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $6,598 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $200,954 |
Insurance | $136,950 |
All other expenses | $359,597 |
Total functional expenses | $11,360,486 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,936,353 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $250,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,491,408 |
Accounts receivable, net | $77,180 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $80,131 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $82,285 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $557,820 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $47,688 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,522,865 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,095,577 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $19,797 |
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 | $702,033 |
Other liabilities | $511,880 |
Total liabilities | $2,329,287 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $889,625 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,303,953 |
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 | $9,522,865 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $600,285.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Dwane L And Velma Lunt Wallace Wichita, KS PURPOSE: PER GRANT AGREEMENT | $390,000 |
Textron Charitable Trust 540 008 Providence, RI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT TO CIVIC AGENCY | $125,000 |
Kansas Association Of Child Care Resource And Referral Agencies Salina, KS PURPOSE: IMPACT GRANT, SUSTAINABILITY GRANT | $23,400 |
Wichita Community Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $13,923 |
Wichita Community Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: ZOOBILEE DONATION, GENERAL PURPOSES | $13,000 |
Servant Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $592,798 |
Earnings | $2,286 |
Ending Balance | $595,084 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society Colorado Springs, CO | $100,343,807 | $34,446,722 |
Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc Wichita, KS | $9,522,865 | $13,689,591 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Lincoln, NE | $35,809,655 | $9,732,911 |
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 |
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 |
Pueblo Zoological Society Foundation Pueblo, CO | $0 | $0 |
Mad Dog Water Polo Ballwin, MO | $0 | $0 |