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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Randy Benson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kevin Boyd Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lisa Day Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jordan Helmerich Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeff James Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Meghan Joiner Vice Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Service Systems Associates Inc Concessionaire | 12/30/23 | $1,170,959 |
Oklahoma Chiller Hvac | 12/30/23 | $676,333 |
Wooten Plumbing Plumbing | 12/30/23 | $399,122 |
Martin Roofing Company Inc Roofing | 12/30/23 | $379,454 |
Benchmark Custom Buildings Llc General Contractor | 12/30/23 | $305,122 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,219,526 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $49,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $751,134 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,506 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,070,718 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,354 |
Other employee benefits | $974,716 |
Payroll taxes | $538,968 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,603 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,190 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,015 |
Fees for services: Other | $992,133 |
Advertising and promotion | $523,294 |
Office expenses | $36,878 |
Information technology | $195,059 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $905,483 |
Travel | $131,727 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,871 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $163,787 |
Insurance | $294,525 |
All other expenses | $818,156 |
Total functional expenses | $21,697,334 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,544,980 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,772,817 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,479,937 |
Accounts receivable, net | $788,996 |
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 | $458,223 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $893,321 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,469,298 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $37,407,572 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,415,507 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,747,652 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $4,152 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,167,311 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,506,833 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,733,428 |
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 | $37,407,572 |