Tulsa Zoo Management Inc

Organization Overview

Tulsa Zoo Management Inc is located in Tulsa, OK. 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 12/2023, Tulsa Zoo Management Inc employed 250 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tulsa Zoo Management 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 12/2023, Tulsa Zoo Management Inc generated $24.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 9 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 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CONNECTING, CARING, ADVOCATING FOR WILDLIFE, PEOPLE, AND WILD PLACES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

TULSA ZOO MANAGEMENT, INC., FOMERLY TULSA ZOO FRIENDS, INC., WAS FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE IMPROVEMENT OF TULSA ZOO WHICH EXHIBITS OVER 3,500 ANIMALS. THE ZOO GROUNDS AND PHYSICAL STRUCTURES ARE OWNED BY THE CITY OF TULSA, BUT TULSA ZOO MANAGEMENT HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TULSA TO RUN ALL OPERATIONS AT THE ZOO. THESE OPERATIONS INCLUDE COLLECTING ADMISSIONS, OPERATING VARIOUS CONCESSIONS, OPERATING SPECIAL EVENTS, OPERATING ALL ANIMAL DEPARTMENTS, MAINTAINING BUILDING AND GROUND MAINTENANCE OF THE ZOO, PROVIDING SECURITY FOR THE ZOO, PROMOTING THE ZOO AND MAINTAINING A ZOO MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM. TULSA ZOO MANAGEMENT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTING ALL FUNDRAISING FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND FUTURE EXHIBITS AT THE TULSA ZOO. TZMI EDUCATION ENGAGED 211,250 VISITORS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ITS EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING CAMPS, CLASSES, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, NATURE EXCHANGE, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, AND EDUCATOR CHATS. TZMI EDUCATION, WITH SUPPORT FROM THE OPPORTUNITY PROJECT AND QUIKTRIP, PROVIDED HIGH IMPACT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH IN THE CITY OF TULSA. FUNDING AWARDED TO TZMI THROUGH THE OPPORTUNITY PROJECT'S EXPANDED LEARNING INITIATIVE AND QUIKTRIP SPONSORSHIP FUNDING SUPPORTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR 6,330 TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH THROUGH OST (OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME) EXPANDED LEARNING AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. IN TOTAL, 495 OUTREACH PROGRAMS ENGAGED 11,865 PARTICIPANTS IN 2023.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Randy Benson
Board Member
$0
Kevin Boyd
Board Member
$0
Lisa Day
Board Member
$0
Jordan Helmerich
Board Member
$0
Jeff James
Board Member
$0
Meghan Joiner
Vice Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Concessionaire
$1,170,959
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$676,333
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Plumbing
$399,122
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Roofing
$379,454
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General Contractor
$305,122
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$709,346
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,864,889
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,198,456
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,574,235
Total Program Service Revenue$12,571,873
Investment income $729,830
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $407,867
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $148,059
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$214,148
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $864,272
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $24,540,834

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