Friends Of The Zoo Of Acadiana Inc is located in Broussard, LA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Friends Of The Zoo Of Acadiana 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 12/2021, Friends Of The Zoo Of Acadiana Inc generated $33.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO PURCHASE ANIMALS AND EXHIBITS FOR THE ZOO OF ACADIANA, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SERVICES IN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
USING ALL VOLUNTEER LABOR, THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ZOO VISITORS AND SCHOOL GROUPS. SUCH PROGRAMS INCLUDE A GROUNDS PROGRAM UTILIZING SMALL ANIMALS AND BIOFACTS, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, WHERE ANIMALS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE BROUGHT TO SCHOOLS, ALONG WITH VARIOUS OTHER DAY PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 PEOPLE WERE SERVED DURING THE YEAR 2019.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ANIMAL EXHIBITS TO HOUSE AND DISPLAY ANIMALS ON THE ZOO GROUNDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shannon Gonsoulin Member | 0 | $0 | |
Emily Hamner Member | 0 | $0 | |
Richard Billeaud Member | 0 | $0 | |
Robert Francez Member | 0 | $0 | |
Barbara Timkin President | 0 | $0 | |
Cabrini Broussard Sec-Treas | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,535 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$930 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $33,605 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $920 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $651 |
Total expenses | $1,571 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $36,462 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $36,462 |
Total liabilities | $73,996 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$37,534 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Zoo Of Acadiana Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Foundation Of Acadiana Lafayette, LA PURPOSE: COVID-19 Small Business Relief | $10,000 |
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