FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO: Form 990, tax year 2014
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- Organization
- FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO (EIN 43-6048888)
- Tax period
- 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31
- Filed
- 2015-10-20
- IRS object ID
- 201542939349300824
- Schema version
- 2014v5.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule C
- Schedule D
- Schedule G
- Schedule I
- Schedule J
- Schedule O
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2015-10-20T10:55:57-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2014-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | BKD LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1201 Walnut Suite 1700 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | Kansas City | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MO | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 641062246 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2014-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 436048888 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| In Care Of | % LINDA FALK | InCareOfNm |
| Business Name Control | FRIE | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 8165951234 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6800 ZOO DRIVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KANSAS CITY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MO | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 64132 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | LINDA FALK | PersonNm |
| Person Title | CFO | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 8165951234 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2015-11-15 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | Michael J Engle | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00482834 | PTIN |
| Phone | 8162216300 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2014 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
Doing Business As Name DoingBusinessAsName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | KANSAS CITY ZOO | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | RANDY WISTHOFF | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6800 ZOO DRIVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KANSAS CITY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MO | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 64132 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $33,525,782 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | false | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.KANSASCITYZOO.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1959 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | MO | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | THE KANSAS CITY ZOO'S VISION STATEMENT IS TO BE THE MOST FAMILY FRIEND TO BE THE MOST FAMILY FRIENDLY ZOO IN THE COUNTRY ANCHORING KANSAS CITY AS THE KID "EDU-TAINMENT" CAPITAL OF THE MIDWEST. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 33 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 33 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 667 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 200 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $0 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $0 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $15,785,401 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $14,996,489 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $8,271,328 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $8,966,997 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $428,797 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $555,350 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $2,077,405 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $2,306,430 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $26,562,931 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $26,825,266 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $15,716 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $23,017 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $9,354,551 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $10,995,180 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $34,258 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $31,768 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $782,900 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $21,778,017 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $13,975,888 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $31,182,542 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $25,025,853 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$4,619,611 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $1,799,413 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $12,340,221 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $12,043,843 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $3,721,988 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $1,803,473 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $8,618,233 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $10,240,370 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | SEE SCHEDULE O | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | false | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | false | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $11,114,272 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $0 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | SEE SCHEDULE O | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $8,588,411 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $10,895,194 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | SEE SCHEDULE O | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $2,951,601 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $0 | GrantAmt |
| Revenue | $349,669 | RevenueAmt |
| Desc | SEE SCHEDULE O | Desc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $22,654,284 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (true) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | Yes (true) | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | false | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | false | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | false | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | false | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | Yes (true) | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | false | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | false | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | false | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | false | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | false | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | false | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | Yes (true) | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | false | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | false | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | false | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | false | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | false | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | Yes (true) | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (true) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | false | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | Yes (true) | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | false | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | false | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | false | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | false | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | false | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | false | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | false | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | false | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | false | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | false | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | false | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | false | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | false | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | false | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (true) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 225 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Backup Wthld Compliance | Yes (true) | BackupWthldComplianceInd |
| Employee | 667 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (true) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | false | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | false | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | false | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | false | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | Yes (true) | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contri Discl | Yes (true) | QuidProQuoContriDisclInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | false | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Rcv Fnds To Pay Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct | false | PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | false | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 33 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 33 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | false | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | false | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | false | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | false | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | false | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | false | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | false | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (true) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (true) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | false | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | false | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (true) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (true) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (true) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (true) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (true) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (true) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (true) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | false | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | LINDA FALK | PersonNm |
| Phone | 8165951234 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 6800 ZOO DRIVE | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KANSAS CITY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MO | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 64132 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| No Listed Persons Compensated | Yes (X) | NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (43 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Average Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | OfficerOfficerInd | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN BEGELFER | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | 0.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | |||
| JACKIE DESOUZA | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| MELISSA ROE | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| CARLA SANDERS | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| MARK BRYANT | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| DAVID CHAVEZ | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| ROD CRAWFORD | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| WES DIXON | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| CHRIS EGAN | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| GAYLE KRIGEL | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| JOE REARDON | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| TRISH SEXTON | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| KATHY SMITH | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| MARK KILLEN | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| SAL MONTALBANO | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER | 2.0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | |||||
| NIKKI NEWTON | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| JAMES RINE | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| HOWARD JACOBSON | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| YVETTE MICELI | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| JOAN GLAZER | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| DAVID YEAMANS | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| CHUCK CAISLEY | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER / CHAIRPERSON | 2.0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | |||||
| THELMA CRAWFORD | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| PAT MURPHY | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| DEAN RODENBOUGH | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| CICI ROJAS | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| MARY SALLEE | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| SHARON CLEAVER | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| WESLEY FIELDS | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| TODD LASALA | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY | 2.0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | |||||
| TOM WAGGONER | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| DEBBY BALLARD | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER/CHAIRPERSON | 2.0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | |||||
| LIBBY BLAIR | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| RICK BOESHAAR | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| JOANNE COLLINS | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| HAYLEY HANSON | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY | 1.0 | Yes (X) | Yes (X) | |||||
| TOM WRIGHT | ||||||||
| BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | Yes (X) | ||||||
| MARK MCHENRY | ||||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | 0.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| ALLEN DILLINGHAM | ||||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | 0.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| CINDY CIRCO | ||||||||
| EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBER | 1.0 | 0.0 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| RANDY WISTHOFF | ||||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CEO | 40.0 | $304,558 | $0 | Yes (X) | $35,657 | |||
| LINDA FALK | ||||||||
| CFO | 40.0 | $131,767 | $0 | Yes (X) | $22,628 | |||
| PETER D'ARIENZO | ||||||||
| DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40.0 | $113,449 | $16,856 | Yes (X) | ||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $549,774 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $75,141 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 6 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | false | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | Yes (true) | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | false | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)
| ServicesServicesDesc | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|
| MCCOWNGORDON CONSTRUCTION | |
| CONSTRUCTION | $2,493,101 |
| JE DUNN CONSTRUCTION | |
| CONSTRUCTION | $1,527,694 |
| BOWMAN BOWMAN NOVICK INC | |
| ARCHITECTURE | $666,245 |
| BOELTER CONTRACT DESIGN | |
| DESIGN & FIXTURES | $488,822 |
| MCKINZIE CONTRACTING LLC | |
| CONSTRUCTION | $427,770 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 18 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Fundraising | $649,524 | FundraisingAmt |
| Government Grants | $11,763,627 | GovernmentGrantsAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $2,583,338 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $18,229 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $14,996,489 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenueGrp (5 entries)
| DescDesc | BusinessBusinessCd | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumnAmt | Related Or Exempt Func IncomeRelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEMBERSHIP DUES | 713990 | $2,031,999 | $2,031,999 |
| ZOO ADMISSIONS | 713990 | $4,095,784 | $4,095,784 |
| ZOO EDUCATION | 713990 | $349,669 | $349,669 |
| ANIMAL RIDE SALES | 713990 | $129,462 | $129,462 |
| OTHER PROGRAM RIDES | 713990 | $1,756,293 | $1,756,293 |
Total Oth Program Service Rev TotalOthProgramServiceRevGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $603,790 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $603,790 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,966,997 | TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $269,919 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $269,919 | ExclusionAmt |
Incm From Invest Bond Proceeds IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $0 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
Royalties Revenue RoyaltiesRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $0 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
Rental Income Or Loss RentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Real | $0 | RealAmt |
| Personal | $0 | PersonalAmt |
Net Rental Income Or Loss NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $0 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $5,301,798 | SecuritiesAmt |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expnss LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $5,016,367 | SecuritiesAmt |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | $285,431 | SecuritiesAmt |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $285,431 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $285,431 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $322,177 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $649,524 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $364,435 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -$42,258 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | -$42,258 | ExclusionAmt |
Net Income From Gaming NetIncomeFromGamingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $0 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | $3,597,580 | GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $1,319,714 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $2,277,866 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $2,277,866 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Other Revenue Misc OtherRevenueMiscGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Desc | MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE | Desc |
| Business | 900099 | BusinessCd |
| Total Revenue Column | $70,822 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Exclusion | $70,822 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Revenue Total | $70,822 | OtherRevenueTotalAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $26,825,266 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $11,244,863 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Exclusion | $583,914 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $23,017 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $23,017 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembersGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $624,915 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $624,915 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersonsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $8,158,034 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,593,498 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $163,511 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $401,025 | FundraisingAmt |
Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $96,211 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $83,899 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $7,881 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,431 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,438,417 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,307,059 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $96,750 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $34,608 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $677,603 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $590,892 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $55,505 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $31,206 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $43,583 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $3,381 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $40,202 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $129,754 | TotalAmt |
| Management And General | $129,754 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $25,886 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $25,886 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Fees For Services Prof Fundraising FeesForServicesProfFundraising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $31,768 | TotalAmt |
| Fundraising | $31,768 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Srvc Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $987,738 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $876,529 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $69,522 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $41,687 | FundraisingAmt |
Advertising AdvertisingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $863,993 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $744,641 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $10,272 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $109,080 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,479,822 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,142,026 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $244,131 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $93,665 | FundraisingAmt |
Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $160,949 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $160,949 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Royalties RoyaltiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,217,145 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,217,145 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $72,306 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $55,059 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $14,371 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,876 | FundraisingAmt |
Pymt Travel Entrtnmnt Pub Ofcl PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $136,189 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $48,437 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $64,345 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $23,407 | FundraisingAmt |
Interest InterestGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $7,403 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $7,403 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Payments To Affiliates PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $266,783 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $257,241 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $9,542 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDING AND EQUIP PURCHASES | $7,134,649 | $7,134,649 |
| REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE | $653,431 | $653,431 |
| ANIMAL FOOD | $490,030 | $490,030 |
| VISITOR COST OF SALES | $124,587 | $124,587 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $181,640 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $114,525 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $57,968 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $9,147 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $25,025,853 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $22,654,284 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,588,669 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $782,900 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $720,281 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $556,491 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $682,319 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,274,739 | EOYAmt |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,570,000 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,222,500 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $50,020 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $60,983 | EOYAmt |
Receivables From Officers Etc ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Rcvbl From Disqualified Prsn RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $264,814 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $258,241 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $150,702 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $193,434 | EOYAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $7,902,085 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $8,477,455 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Intangible Assets IntangibleAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,340,221 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,043,843 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,368,643 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,502,696 | EOYAmt |
Grants Payable GrantsPayableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $353,345 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $300,777 | EOYAmt |
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities TaxExemptBondLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Escrow Account Liability EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,721,988 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,803,473 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Organization Follows SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $2,792,345 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $3,778,801 | EOYAmt |
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,863,773 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $5,319,990 | EOYAmt |
Permanently Rstr Net Assets PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $962,115 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,141,579 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,618,233 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,240,370 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $12,340,221 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,043,843 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $1,799,413 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst | -$177,276 | NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | false | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (true) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Separate Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (true) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | false | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $5,875,731 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $6,213,978 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $15,881,150 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $15,785,401 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $14,996,489 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $58,752,749 | TotalAmt |
Tax Rev Levied Orgnztnl Bnft170 TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Govt Furn Srvc Fclts Vl170 GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $5,875,731 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $6,213,978 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $15,881,150 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $15,785,401 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $14,996,489 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $58,752,749 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $1,006,315 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $57,746,434 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $104,918 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $142,484 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $122,528 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $217,679 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $269,919 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $857,528 | TotalAmt |
Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $113,727 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $74,001 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $83,236 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $67,822 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $70,822 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $409,608 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $60,019,885 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Gross Receipts Rltd Activities | $52,146,948 | GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.96212 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.94144 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grassroots Lobbying | TotalGrassrootsLobbyingGrp |
Total Direct Lobbying TotalDirectLobbyingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $25,886 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Lobbying Expend TotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $25,886 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Other Exempt Purpose Expend OtherExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $24,999,967 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Total Exempt Purpose Expend TotalExemptPurposeExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $25,025,853 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Lobbying Nontaxable Amount LobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $1,000,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
Grassroots Nontaxable GrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Organizations Total | $250,000 | FilingOrganizationsTotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tot Lbbyng Grassroot Mns Non Tx | TotLbbyngGrassrootMnsNonTxGrp | |
| Tot Lbby Expend Mns Lbbyng Non Tx | TotLbbyExpendMnsLbbyngNonTxGrp | |
| Form4720 Filed | false | Form4720FiledInd |
Avg Lobbying Nontaxable Amount AvgLobbyingNontaxableAmountGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $875,741 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $995,110 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $1,000,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $3,870,851 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Lobbying Ceiling | $5,806,277 | LobbyingCeilingAmt |
Avg Total Lobbying Expend AvgTotalLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $713,764 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $0 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $20,062 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $25,886 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $759,712 | TotalAmt |
Avg Grassroots Nontaxable AvgGrassrootsNontaxableGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus3 | $218,935 | CurrentYearMinus3Amt |
| Current Year Minus2 | $248,778 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $250,000 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Current Year | $250,000 | CurrentYearAmt |
| Total | $967,713 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassroots Ceiling | $1,451,570 | GrassrootsCeilingAmt |
Avg Grassroots Lobbying Expend AvgGrassrootsLobbyingExpendGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Year Minus2 | $0 | CurrentYearMinus2Amt |
| Current Year Minus1 | $0 | CurrentYearMinus1Amt |
| Total | $0 | TotalAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Art Public Exhibition Amounts | ArtPublicExhibitionAmountsGrp | |
| Held Works Art | HeldWorksArtGrp |
CY Endwmt Fund CYEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $7,847,575 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $179,464 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $357,687 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $35,733 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| Administrative Expenses | $14,260 | AdministrativeExpensesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $8,334,733 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus1 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $5,849,978 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $994,550 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $1,031,819 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $14,512 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| Administrative Expenses | $14,260 | AdministrativeExpensesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $7,847,575 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus2 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $4,696,454 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $783,902 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $405,129 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $12,400 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| Administrative Expenses | $23,107 | AdministrativeExpensesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $5,849,978 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus3 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $4,668,502 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $202,500 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -$150,823 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $5,482 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| Administrative Expenses | $18,243 | AdministrativeExpensesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $4,696,454 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
CY Minus4 Yr Endwmt Fund CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Year Balance | $4,106,641 | BeginningYearBalanceAmt |
| Contributions | $209,563 | ContributionsAmt |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | $380,602 | InvestmentEarningsOrLossesAmt |
| Other Expenditures | $4,578 | OtherExpendituresAmt |
| Administrative Expenses | $23,726 | AdministrativeExpensesAmt |
| End Year Balance | $4,668,502 | EndYearBalanceAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Designated Balance EOY | 0.33840 | BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct |
| Prmnnt Endowment Balance EOY | 0.13700 | PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Term Endowment Balance EOY | 0.52460 | TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct |
| Endowments Held Unrelated Org | false | EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd |
| Endowments Held Related Org | false | EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd |
| Land | LandGrp | |
| Buildings | BuildingsGrp | |
| Leasehold Improvements | LeaseholdImprovementsGrp | |
| Equipment | EquipmentGrp | |
| Other Land Buildings | OtherLandBuildingsGrp | |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $28,332,139 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Invst | -$177,276 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt |
| Other Revenue | $1,684,149 | OtherRevenueAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $1,506,873 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $26,825,266 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $26,825,266 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $26,710,002 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Other Expenses Included | $1,684,149 | OtherExpensesIncludedAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $1,684,149 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $25,025,853 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $25,025,853 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS | THE FUNDS PROVIDE FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT, EMERGENCY PURPOSES AND TO ASSIST IN FUNDING FUTURE OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS DISCLOSURE | MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. |
| OTHER REVENUE RECONCILIATION | FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES $ 364,435 COGS OF INVENTORY $ 1,319,714 ----------- $ 1,684,149 |
| OTHER EXPENSE RECONCILIATION | FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES $ 364,435 COGS OF INVENTORY $ 1,319,714 ----------- $ 1,684,149 |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Mail Solicitations | Yes (X) | MailSolicitationsInd |
| Email Solicitations | Yes (X) | EmailSolicitationsInd |
| Phone Solicitations | Yes (X) | PhoneSolicitationsInd |
| In Person Solicitations | Yes (X) | InPersonSolicitationsInd |
| Solicitation Of Non Govt Grants | Yes (X) | SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd |
| Special Fundraising Events | Yes (X) | SpecialFundraisingEventsInd |
| Agrmt Prof Fundraising Acty | Yes (true) | AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd |
Fundraiser Activity Info FundraiserActivityInfoGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | HARTSOOK COMPANIES | PersonNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1100 WALNUT ST STE 2935 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | KANSAS CITY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MO | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 64106 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activity | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | ActivityTxt |
| Fundraiser Control Of Funds | false | FundraiserControlOfFundsInd |
| Gross Receipts | $1,392,670 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Retained By Contractor | $31,768 | RetainedByContractorAmt |
| Net To Organization | $1,360,902 | NetToOrganizationAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Gross Receipts | $1,392,670 | TotalGrossReceiptsAmt |
| Total Retained By Contractors | $31,768 | TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt |
| Total Net To Organization | $1,360,902 | TotalNetToOrganizationAmt |
| Licensed States | MO | LicensedStatesCd |
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | JAZZOO | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $884,667 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $649,524 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $235,143 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Rent Facility Costs Event1 | $97,820 | RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt |
| Food And Beverage Event1 | $29,113 | FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt |
| Entertainment Event1 | $14,761 | EntertainmentEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $167,369 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Event2 | BREW AT THE ZOO | Event2Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event2 | $87,034 | GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event2 | $87,034 | GrossRevenueEvent2Amt |
| Rent Facility Costs Event2 | $5,079 | RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt |
| Food And Beverage Event2 | $33,780 | FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt |
| Entertainment Event2 | $5,400 | EntertainmentEvent2Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event2 | $11,113 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt |
| Other Events Total | 0 | OtherEventsTotalCnt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $971,701 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Charitable Contributions Tot | $649,524 | CharitableContributionsTotAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $322,177 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Rent Fclty Costs Total Events | $102,899 | RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt |
| Food And Beverage Total Events | $62,893 | FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt |
| Entertainment Total Events | $20,161 | EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $178,482 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $364,435 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | -$42,258 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (true) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Recipient Table RecipientTable (2 entries)
| Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | CityUSAddress/CityNm | State AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | ZIPUSAddress/ZIPCd | Recipient EINRecipientEIN | IRC SectionIRCSectionDesc | Non Cash AssistanceNonCashAssistanceAmt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION | |||||||
| 1 GOVERNMENT DRIVE | SAINT LOUIS | MO | 63110 | 431727309 | 501(C)(3) | $13,000 | CONSERVATION |
| ZOO CONSERVATION OUTREACH GROUP | |||||||
| 8403 COLESVILLE ROAD SUITE 710 | SILVER SPRING | MD | 20910 | 752376327 | 501(C)(3) | $6,000 | CONSERVATION |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total501c3 Org | 2 | Total501c3OrgCnt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | GRANTS ARE MADE TO OTHER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE WELL KNOWN THROGHOUT THE ZOO COMMUNITY AND THROUGH THE AMERICAN ZOO ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CONSERVATION EFFORTS. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Compensation Committee | Yes (X) | CompensationCommitteeInd |
| Form990 Of Other Organizations | Yes (X) | Form990OfOtherOrganizationsInd |
| Written Employment Contract | Yes (X) | WrittenEmploymentContractInd |
| Compensation Survey | Yes (X) | CompensationSurveyInd |
| Board Or Committee Approval | Yes (X) | BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd |
| Severance Payment | false | SeverancePaymentInd |
| Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan | Yes (true) | SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd |
| Equity Based Comp Arrngm | false | EquityBasedCompArrngmInd |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org | false | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs | false | CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org | false | CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd |
| Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs | false | CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | Yes (true) | AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd |
| Initial Contract Exception | false | InitialContractExceptionInd |
Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (2 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Compensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmt | Bonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmount | Bonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmt | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Other Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Deferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | Deferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | Nontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmt | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | Total Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmt | Comp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANDY WISTHOFF | ||||||||||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR / CEO | $266,808 | $0 | $31,214 | $0 | $6,536 | $0 | $22,800 | $0 | $12,857 | $0 | $340,215 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA FALK | ||||||||||||||
| CFO | $131,401 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $366 | $0 | $4,073 | $0 | $18,555 | $0 | $154,395 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B | FRIENDS OF THE ZOO, INC. HAS A 457(F) DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT WITH RANDY WISTHOFF, THE PRESIDENT/CEO/ZOO DIRECTOR. UNDER THE AGREEMENT, THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO MAKE AN ANNUAL PAYMENT OF $15,000 PER YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2013 AND CONTINUING THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT. |
| SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 | FRIENDS OF THE ZOO, INC. PAID A BONUS TO RANDY WISTHOFF, PRESIDENT/CEO/ZOO DIRECTOR BASED ON PERFORMANCE CRITERIA AS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND INCLUDED IN HIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 | THE MISSION OF THE KANSAS CITY ZOO IS TO CONSERVE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO WILDLIFE TO ENTERTAIN AND EDUCATE OUR VISITORS IN ORDER TO INSTILL A RESPECT FOR NATURE BY: OFFERING OUTSTANDING, YEAR-ROUND, AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY GUEST EXPERIENCES; DEMONSTRATING THE DIVERSITY OF WILDLIFE; ENHANCING THE CARE AND SURVIVAL OF WILDLIFE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION; OPERATING A FINANCIALLY SOUND ZOOLOGICAL PARK; OFFERING OUR EMPLOYEES A FUN, REWARDING WORK ENVIRONMENT; CONTRIBUTING TO THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY AND REGION; AND ACHIEVING FULL COMMUNITY SUPPORT. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | ANIMAL HEALTH AND HUSBANDRY: INCLUDES THE CONSERVATION, RESEARCH AND CARE OF THE ZOO'S COLLECTION OF ANIMALS INCLUDING ANIMAL BREEDING, COLLECTION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. MODERN ZOOS, INCLUDING THE KANSAS CITY ZOO, PROVIDE A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES AND ARE INSTRUMENTAL IN CONSERVATION AND REINTEGRATION EFFORTS, AND IN SOME CASES, REMAIN THE LAST REFUGE FOR SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST ENDANGERED SPECIES. THE ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES DIGITAL RADIOLOGY, ULTRASOUND, SURGERY, THERMOGRAPHY, NOMAD DENTAL RADIOLOGY, LASER THERAPY, 3-D RECONSTRUCT, AND ANIMAL CARE FACILITIES THAT CAN HOUSE SMALL AND LARGE ANIMALS DURING QUARANTINE OR CONVALESCENCE. SPECIALIZED ANIMAL CARE STAFF IS ON-SITE 7 DAYS A WEEK. WE HAVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FROM THE VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, VETERINARY STUDENT AND DENTAL HYGIENE ASPECTS OF ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE AND CARE, AND ALL ANIMALS, FROM INVERTEBRATES, TO ELEPHANTS RECEIVE THE BEST PREVENTATIVE AND MEDICAL CARE. FEATURED AS ONE OF THE TOP 60 ZOOS IN THE UNITED STATES IN THE AMERICA'S BEST ZOOS BOOK BOASTING THE BEST AFRICAN, KANGAROO, AND CHIMP EXHIBITS, THE KANSAS CITY ZOO STRATEGICALLY PLANS ITS ANIMAL COLLECTION AND EXHIBITS ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS. EXHIBITS ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS. EXHIBITS ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ACCREDITATION STANDARDS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B | MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS: THESE PROGRAMS SUPPORTS THE ZOO'S MISSION BY GAINING AND SUSTAINING NEW AND PREVIOUS SUPPORTERS AND PROVIDING THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE ZOO'S MISSION. VOTED THE BEST KIDS ATTRACTION BY TOURISTS AND THE BEST FAMILY OUTING EVENT BY RESIDENTS, THE KANSAS CITY ZOO IS AN UNPLUGGED FAMILY ADVENTURE THAT PROVIDES A MULTITUDE OF SERVICES IN ADDITION TO OFFERING FUN AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. FRIENDS OF THE ZOO(FOTZ) MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE A YEAR LONG PASS TO ANIMAL EXPLORATION; GREAT DISCOUNTS ON DAILY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES; AND OPPORTUNTIES FOR ONE ON ONE LEARNING. FOTZ MEMBERS ALSO SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF WILDLIFE BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. FOTZ MEMBERS BECOME PART OF A NETWORK OF OTHER ZOO ENTHUSIASTS WHO RECEIVE BENEFITS AT OVER 150 OTHER ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS THROUGH THE UNITED STATES. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS INTERPRET LIVING COLLECTIONS TO ATTRACT, INSPIRE AND ENABLE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND GROUPS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TO ACT AND RESPOND POSITIVELY TO CONSERVATION AND OUR ENVIRONMENT. FROM DELIVERING FORMAL SCRIPTED PROGRAMMING AT THE ZOO TO ENTICING A VISITOR TO LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED SIGNAGE, INTERACTIVE AND GRAPHICS, CONSERVATION EDUCATION IS THE KEY TO INSTILLING A SUSTAINED RESPECT FOR NATURE. CONSTANTLY CHANGING CURRICULUM HELP ENSURE CURRENT CONSERVATION MESSAGES AND PRACTICES STAY TIMELY AND ACCURATE. WITH THE CREATION OF OUR NEW ZOO LEARNING CENTER, LOCATED IN THE DERAMUS EDUCATION PAVILION, CONNECTING STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO THE SCIENCE OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION HAS BECOME MORE ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT. ENRICHING STUDENTS THROUGH NEW TECHNOLOGY AND HANDS ON INTERACTION ALLOWS NEW LEVELS OF CONSERVATION LITERACY AND CREATIVELY SHOWCASES OUR PROGRAMS AND APPROACHES. WE ALSO ENCOURAGE INFORMAL LEARNING AMONG STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, AS WELL AS HIGHLIGHTING FOR TEACHERS INNOVATIVE WAYS IN WHICH CONSERVATION APPROACHES CAN BE USED TO MEET FORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS. VOLUNTEERS PLAY A TRANSFORMATIONAL ROLE IN PROVIDING EXCITING AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE NEARLY 500,000 STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND ZOO VISITORS EACH YEAR. WHETHER YOU LIKE TO SHARE YOUR PASSION FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION WITH THE PUBLIC, HELP GUESTS FIND THEIR WAY, ASSIST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS, OR HELP OUT IN A MORE BEHIND-THE-SCENES CAPACITY, WE FIND THE PERFECT NICHE FOR OVER 1,000 VOLUNTEERS TO UTILIZE THEIR TALENTS AND TIME TO ENHANCE THEIR ZOO EXPERIENCE. PARENTS IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA BOASTED THAT KANSAS CITY ZOO HAD THE BEST DAY CAMP FOR BIG KIDS DURING NICKELODEON PARENTS' PICK. EDUCATION PROGRAMS RANGE FROM PRE-SCHOOL CLUBS TO SAFARI SLEEPOVERS. HANDS-ON EXPLORATION PROGRAMS ALLOW CHILDREN TO "BE A KEEPER" BY CLEANING EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC ANIMAL DEMONSTRATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE CONTROLLER GATHERS INFORMATION TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN GIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE FORM 990. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM THEN PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO AND CONTROLLER A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR COMMENTS AND APPROVAL. ONCE THE CFO, CONTROLLER, AND THE CPA FIRM APPROVE THE FORM 990, THE 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AND APPROVAL. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, ALL GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE 990 ALONG WITH A RESPONSE TIME FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS. ALL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AND THE FORM 990 IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ALL EMPLOYEES, WHEN HIRED, RECEIVE OUR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS ASKED TO FULLY DISCLOSE ANY AND ALL ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR RESPONSIBILITY WHETHER INDIVIDUAL, PERSONAL, OR BUSINESS RELATED. THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE COMPILED AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. ANY CONCERNS ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ANY APPROPRIATE ACTION WOULD BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B | LINE 15A: IN 2012 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTED A SALARY REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO/ZOO DIRECTOR. THE REVIEW CONSISTED OF COMPARING THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER ZOO DIRECTORS, ANALYZING PERFORMANCE GOALS, AND PUTTING IN PLACE A REVISED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. LINE 15B: THE PRESIDENT/CEO/ZOO DIRECTOR CONDUCTED A SALARY REVIEW FOR THE CFO. THE REVIEW CONSISTED OF COMPARING THE COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS, REVIEW OF OTHER NON-FOR-PROFITS' FROM FORM 990 AND ANALYZING PERFORMANCE GOALS. THE SALARY REVIEW WAS THEN REVIEWED BY SOME OF THE BOARD MEMBERS WITH RELATED EXPERTISE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | FRIENDS OF THE ZOO, INC. MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETINGS. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |