Binder Park Zoological Society Inc
- Assets
- $12.2m
- Revenue
- $8.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 195
- Location
- Battle Creek, MI
- Founding
- 04/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 51-0163223
Organization Overview
Binder Park Zoological Society Inc is located in Battle Creek, MI. The organization was established in 1976. 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 12/2022, Binder Park Zoological Society Inc employed 195 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Binder Park 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 12/2022, Binder Park Zoological Society Inc generated $8.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONNECT, INSPIRE, CONSERVE. CONNECT PEOPLE WITH NATURE. INSPIRE THEM TO CONSERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION - JOYFUL AND EMPATHETIC CONNECTION WITH ANIMALS THROUGH EXHIBITRY AND ANIMAL FEEDING WITH A FOCUS ON CONSERVATION OF ANIMALS THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN ENDANGERED SPECIES PROGRAMS.
GUEST SERVICES - PROVIDING QUALITY OUTDOOR AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TAKING ACTION TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION. SUSTAINED BY ENTRANCE FEES, DONATIONS, PURCHASES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND FUNDRAISERS.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ANIMALS AND CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, GUEST PROGRAMS, AND OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diane Thompson President An | Officer | 40 | $123,292 |
Amy Riegel CFO | Officer | 40 | $84,053 |
Dr Ted Sanders Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Thom Unger First Vice C | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amy Jones Second Vice | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jonathan Baber Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rci Adventure Products Construction | 12/30/22 | $1,504,132 |
Gutsue Construction Llc Construction | 12/30/22 | $416,875 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $617,799 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $874,655 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,147,737 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,096 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,640,191 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,913,507 |
| Investment income | -$11,740 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,541,958 |
| 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. | $245,302 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,865 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,027,358 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,829 |
| Other employee benefits | $442,549 |
| Payroll taxes | $178,729 |
| 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 | $157,467 |
| Advertising and promotion | $150,665 |
| Office expenses | $959,575 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $179,176 |
| Travel | $8,371 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,513 |
| Interest | $32,362 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $612,327 |
| Insurance | $144,032 |
| All other expenses | $2,901 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,890,425 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $376,351 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,474,358 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,765 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $95,814 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,725 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,096,118 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $73,968 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $88,025 |
| Total assets | $12,225,124 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $281,086 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $174,195 |
| 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 | $579,404 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $73,626 |
| Total liabilities | $1,108,311 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,185,827 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $930,986 |
| 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 | $12,225,124 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Binder Park Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $151,132.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Battle Creek Community Foundation Battle Creek, MI PURPOSE: ANIMAL RELATED ACTIVITIES | $105,662 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $35,200 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $5,100 |
Robinson Foundation No 42806 Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $4,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $370 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $300 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,227,219 |
| Earnings | $201,663 |
| Admin Expense | $18,258 |
| Net Contributions | $105,500 |
| Grants | $109,920 |
| Ending Balance | $2,406,204 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Akron Zoological Park Akron, OH | $85,745,388 | $19,333,819 |
Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | $29,186,847 | $12,846,131 |
Binder Park Zoological Society Inc Battle Creek, MI | $12,225,124 | $8,541,958 |
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc South Bend, IN | $5,034,664 | $7,129,735 |
Racine Zoological Society Racine, WI | $8,318,257 | $4,386,530 |
Saginaw Valley Zoological Society Saginaw, MI | $6,926,046 | $5,209,594 |
Potter Park Zoological Society Lansing, MI | $1,083,913 | $1,629,030 |
Wilderness Trails Animal Park Inc Birch Run, MI | $582,946 | $958,983 |
Evansville Zoological Society Inc Evansville, IN | $9,641,629 | $1,204,835 |
Michigan City Zoological Society Inc Michigan City, IN | $89,072 | $59,360 |
Dominos Farms Petting Farm Ann Arbor, MI | $289,191 | $314,654 |
American Association Of Zoo Keepers Indianapolis, IN | $43,028 | $0 |