Idaho Zoological Society

Organization Overview

Idaho Zoological Society, operating under the name Friends Of Zoo Boise, is located in Boise, ID. The organization was established in 1964. 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, Friends Of Zoo Boise employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Zoo Boise 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, Friends Of Zoo Boise generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 6 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.

Since 2020, Friends Of Zoo Boise has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $944,554. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FOZB IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS ZOO BOISE IN THE AREAS OF ANIMAL ACQUISITION, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE GOALS OF EACH OF THESE COMPONENTS IS TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND APPRECIATION OF THE BOISE ZOO, WILD ANIMALS, ANIMAL HABITAT, CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ZOO AWARENESS - IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING EXHIBITS ARE ADDED EACH YEAR TO IMPROVE THE ZOO'S ABILITY TO PROMOTE THEIR MISSION. EVENTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO VISIT THE ZOO AND LEARN ABOUT THE ANIMALS AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS.


THE FRIENDS OF ZOO BOISE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES TO THE ZOO'S 325,000 ANNUAL VISITORS INCLUDING THE 40,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN THAT VISIT THE ZOO AS PART OF ORGANIZED CLASS FIELD TRIPS. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM ALSO MANAGES THE ZOO VOLUNTEER PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES MORE THAN 38,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER HOURS TO THE ZOO. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE OFFICIALLY CITY OF BOISE ZOO VOLUNTEERS.


THE CONSERVATION PROGRAM RAISES AWARENESS FOR CONSERVATION THROUGH EVENTS AND DONATION BOXES SPECIFICALLY FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES. MONEY COLLECTED FOR CONSERVATION IS THEN GRANTED TO VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elizabeth Allred
Member
$0
Conrad Ball
Member
$0
Laura Bond
Member
$0
Tyler Bunderson
Member
$0
Michael Carr
Asst Treasur
$0
Kelly Dally
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$631,489
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,471,517
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,103,006
Total Program Service Revenue$394,603
Investment income $216,104
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $142,533
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $386,968
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,243,214

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Idaho Zoological Society has awarded $310,674 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOISE PARKS & REC

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$10,000

XERCES SOCIETY628 NE BROADWAY STE 200

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$8,000

THE NEW NATURE FOUNDATION

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$15,000

RED PANDA NETWORK

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$17,258

WILDLIFE SOS

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$15,000

THE INTERNATIONAL SNOW LEOPARD TRUS

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$15,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Oregon Zoo Foundation
Portland, OR
$12,384,812
Xerces Society Inc
Portland, OR
$10,021,676
Idaho Zoological Society
Boise, ID
$4,243,214
Point Defiance Zoological Society
Tacoma, WA
$12,714,916
Asher House
Estacada, OR
$2,362,645
Foundation For Veterinary Dentistry
Meridian, ID
$1,258,935
Tautphaus Park Zoological Society Inc
Idaho Falls, ID
$729,421
Friends Of The Animal Shelter
Ashland, OR
$829,610
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Services Foundation
Cheyenne, WY
$766,929
Tordik Wildlife Foundation Inc
Carter, MT
$90,200
Mas Ass Acres Sanctuary
Sequim, WA
$279,271
Lucy L Bleecker Spca Endowment Tr
Las Vegas, NV
$26,713
Friends Of The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Issaquah, WA
$0
Elizabeth Q Buzzi Tr Fbo Preserva- Tion And Protection Of Animal Life
Las Vegas, NV
$16,456
The Irish Setter Club Of America Foundation Inc
Eugene, OR
$188,427
S C Stroud Decd Womens Spca Tr 12240 0-5 Nect
Las Vegas, NV
$3,698
Shakespeare Animal Fund
Reno, NV
$0
Friends Of Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex
Olympia, WA
$53,654
Scraps Hope Foundation
Spokane, WA
$0
Friends Of The Willamette Valleynational Wildlife Refuge Complex
Corvallis, OR
$212,369
Shorebased Whiting Cooperative
Seattle, WA
$0
Pad For Paws Foundation Of Lewis An D Clark County
Helena, MT
$135,089
Leon Pool Wild Life Sanctuary Trust Fund
Las Vegas, NV
$28,038
Grace Benett Jones Tr
Las Vegas, NV
$179,025
Friends Of The Bear River Refuge
Brigham City, UT
$63,454

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