Friends Of The Ellen Trout Zoo Inc is located in Lufkin, TX. The organization was established in 1985. 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 Ellen Trout Zoo 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 06/2024, Friends Of The Ellen Trout Zoo Inc generated $809.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $597.3k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT & DEVELOP ELLEN TROUT ZOO BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR ACQUISITION OF NEW EXHIBITS AND MAINTENANCE OF FACILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT TO THE ELLEN TROUT ZOO BY RAISING FUNDS FOR PURCHASING NEW ANIMALS, NEW EXHIBITS, LANDSCAPING, MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING EXHIBITS AND VISITOR SERVICES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ronnie Wilson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Leonard Peterson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephen Corbett Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jennings Naranjo Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rebecca West Membership/marketing | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephnaie Knox Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $128,406 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $165,160 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $293,566 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $288,492 |
Investment income | $175,560 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $51,636 |
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 | $809,254 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $103,061 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,931 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,088 |
Office expenses | $17,885 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $9,887 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52 |
Insurance | $4,855 |
All other expenses | $64,274 |
Total functional expenses | $597,326 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,682 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,878,835 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $4,942,517 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,303 |
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 | $28,303 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $4,914,214 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,942,517 |