Abilene Zoological Society is located in Abilene, TX. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, 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. Abilene Zoological Society 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 09/2023, Abilene Zoological Society generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.9% per year over the past 4 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
TO PROVIDE AN ANIMAL-ORIENTED EDUCATIONAL/RECREATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THE CITIZEN'S OF ABILENE AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS, CONSERVATION, AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Montoya Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janelle Benham Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Johnny Bliznak Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Grant Seabourne Asst Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Pat Evans Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $307,208 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,464,918 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,772,126 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,280,016 |
Investment income | $23,045 |
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 | $846,261 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,921,448 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $2,249,539 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,400 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,570 |
Advertising and promotion | $327,394 |
Office expenses | $200,696 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $30,829 |
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 | $43,929 |
All other expenses | $424,489 |
Total functional expenses | $4,380,658 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $527,031 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $280,012 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $807,043 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $392,971 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $392,971 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $214,072 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $200,000 |
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 | $807,043 |
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