Oregon Zoo Foundation

Organization Overview

Oregon Zoo Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1979. 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 06/2024, Oregon Zoo Foundation employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Zoo Foundation 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, Oregon Zoo Foundation generated $12.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.7m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.9% 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

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO FOSTER COMMUNITY PRIDE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE OREGON ZOO AND TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ZOO'S CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEMBERSHIP SERVICES- OPERATE A MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS THE DAILY OPERATIONS OF THE OREGON ZOO AND FOSTERS THE MEANINGFUL AND LASTING IMPACT OF THE ZOO IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING MEMBERS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN AND LEARN ABOUT THE ZOO'S CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND ANIMAL WELFARE EFFORTS.


ZOO SUPPORT- RAISE FUNDS THAT ARE GRANTED TO THE OREGON ZOO TO SUPPORT ITS WORK IN: CONSERVATION TO ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SURVIVAL OF SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS, INCLUDING RESTORING POPULATIONS OF NATIVE SPECIES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST; PUBLIC EDUCATION TO EMPOWER LEARNERS OF ALL AGES TO TAKE ACTION ON BEHALF OF WILDLIFE AND NATURE; AND ANIMAL WELFARE THAT PROVIDES THE BEST LIVES POSSIBLE FOR THE ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE. PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE OREGON ZOO INCLUDING UPGRADES TO EXISTING HABITATS, INTERPRETIVE DISPLAYS AND PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nina Harrington
Trustee
$0
Bandana Shrestha
Trustee
$0
Niels Marquardt
Trustee
$0
Josef Kiesenhofer
Trustee
$0
Lance Inouye
Trustee
$0
Tom Hughes
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Yes For The Oregon Zoo
Campaign Planning And Activation 2023-20
$625,000
Miles River Direct
Membership Acquisition
$251,282
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$5,754,864
Fundraising events$64,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,978,456
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $121,329
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$11,797,320
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $574,666
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $12,826
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,384,812

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