Minnesota Zoo Foundation
- Assets
- $17.8m
- Revenue
- $8.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Apple Valley, MN
- Founding
- 10/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 51-0147653
Organization Overview
Minnesota Zoo Foundation is located in Apple Valley, MN. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2021, Minnesota Zoo Foundation employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Zoo Foundation 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 06/2021, Minnesota Zoo Foundation generated $8.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2015, Minnesota Zoo Foundation has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $27,251,042. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION RAISES CONTRIBUTED INCOME AND SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO. THE MISSION OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE NATURAL WORLD TO SAVE WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FUNDS GRANTED TO THE ZOO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS; AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION PROGRAMS; WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES; AND ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GET OUTSIDE AND CONNECT WITH NATURE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FREE TO EXPLORE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE ACCESS EACH YEAR TO AN EST. 90,000 ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, ZOOMOBILE WHICH REACHES 47 COUNTIES AND OVER 50,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY; ZOO CAMP AND STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 400,000 PARTICIPANTS; EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOR THE 4,900+ ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE, MANY OF WHICH ARE THREATENED OR ENDANGERED IN THE WILD; COLLABORATIVE WILDLIFE PROJECTS TO PROTECT POLLINATORS, BISON, MUSSELS, AND MORE; HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR GUESTS AS THEY CONNECT TO NATURE; EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES THROUGH ZOOUNLIMITED; AND STEWARDSHIP OF 485 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE, AND LAKES.
FUNDS GRANTED TO CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD HELP THE MINNESOTA ZOO AND THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION FULFILL THEIR SHARED MISSION TO SAVE WILDLIFE. THE ZOO IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN TIGER CONSERVATION IN RUSSIA, MALAYSIA, AND SUMATRA; ASIAN WILD HORSE CONSERVATION IN MONGOLIA; AND BLACK RHINO CONSERVATION IN NAMIBIA. THESE PROJECTS ALSO HELP TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE PLIGHT OF THESE SPECIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. TO DATE, GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO MORE THAN 150 WILDLIFE PROJECTS IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES.
FUNDS GRANTED TO THE ZOO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS; AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION PROGRAMS; WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES; AND ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GET OUTSIDE AND CONNECT WITH NATURE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FREE TO EXPLORE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE ACCESS EACH YEAR TO AN EST. 90,000 ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, ZOOMOBILE WHICH REACHES 47 COUNTIES AND OVER 50,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY; ZOO CAMP AND STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 400,000 PARTICIPANTS; EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOR THE 4,900+ ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE, MANY OF WHICH ARE THREATENED OR ENDANGERED IN THE WILD; COLLABORATIVE WILDLIFE PROJECTS TO PROTECT POLLINATORS, BISON, MUSSELS, AND MORE; HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR GUESTS AS THEY CONNECT TO NATURE; EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES THROUGH ZOOUNLIMITED; AND STEWARDSHIP OF 485 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE, AND LAKES.
FUNDS GRANTED TO CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD HELP THE MINNESOTA ZOO AND THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION FULFILL THEIR SHARED MISSION TO SAVE WILDLIFE. THE ZOO IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN TIGER CONSERVATION IN RUSSIA, MALAYSIA, AND SUMATRA; ASIAN WILD HORSE CONSERVATION IN MONGOLIA; AND BLACK RHINO CONSERVATION IN NAMIBIA. THESE PROJECTS ALSO HELP TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE PLIGHT OF THESE SPECIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. TO DATE, GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO MORE THAN 150 WILDLIFE PROJECTS IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Weber-Smith Director Of Major Gifts | 40 | $124,800 | |
Ryan Sweeney Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $54,385 |
Joe Ravens Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chet Ellingson Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aimee Dayhoff Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Larsen Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $604,323 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $231,435 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,158,228 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $109,498 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,993,986 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $76,192 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$52,454 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$63,846 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,959,459 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,594,497 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $57,711 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $63,284 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,816 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $596,976 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,628 |
| Other employee benefits | $88,763 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,118 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,358 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $70,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,307 |
| Fees for services: Other | $113,070 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $120,886 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $406 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,964,056 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,890,291 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,559,765 |
| 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 | $25,974 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,672,947 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,605,126 |
| Total assets | $17,754,103 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,758 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $690,000 |
| 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 | $39,654 |
| Total liabilities | $833,412 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,018,018 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,902,673 |
| 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 | $17,754,103 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Zoo Foundation has awarded $7,081,314 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MINNESOTA ZOO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS | $3,390,805 |
MINNESOTA ZOO PURPOSE: OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS | $3,390,805 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $142,352 |
Bronx, NY PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $142,352 |
Apple Valley, MN PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $7,500 |
Apple Valley, MN PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Minnesota Zoo Foundation has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Argall-Hibbs Foundation Prior Lake, MN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,203,348 |
| Earnings | $371,478 |
| Net Contributions | $5,177 |
| Other Expense | $55,108 |
| Ending Balance | $1,524,895 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Minnesota Zoo Foundation Apple Valley, MN | $17,754,103 | $7,959,459 |
Como Friends Saint Paul, MN | $15,930,991 | $4,049,100 |
Oshkosh Area Humane Society Inc Oshkosh, WI | $5,917,791 | $3,072,966 |
Blank Park Endowment Corporation Des Moines, IA | $9,855,398 | $487,434 |
Friends Of Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary Inc Sarona, WI | $7,641,616 | $683,534 |
Lake Area Zoological Society Watertown, SD | $1,493,238 | $503,623 |
Friends Of The Animal Center Foundation Iowa City, IA | $1,151,815 | $518,410 |
Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County Endowment Tr Milwaukee, WI | $9,276,918 | $1,014,814 |
Wild Bird Feeding Institute Rapid City, SD | $165,058 | $234,535 |
Dakota Zoological Society Endowment Fund Inc Bismarck, ND | $2,611,215 | $437,559 |