Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $4.8m
- Investments
- $143.1k
- Employees
- 89
- Location
- Salina, KS
- Founding
- 06/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0180215
Organization Overview
Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation is located in Salina, KS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rolling Hills 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 12/2021, Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ROLLING HILLS ZOO FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND BY PROVIDING FUN AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ROLLING HILLS ZOO FOUNDATION RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 85,000 VISITORS TO ITS WORLD-CLASS ZOO AND STATE OF THE ART MUSEUM DURING YEAR 2021. 100+ SPECIES OF WILDLIFE ARE AT HOME AT THE BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED ZOO, WHERE GREAT CARE IS TAKEN TO PROVIDE OUR ANIMALS SPACIOUS AND NATURALISTIC ENVIRONMENTS. OUR ZOOKEEPERS ARE SPECIALLY TRAINED TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR ANIMALS, WHICH IN TURN HELPS THE ANIMALS THRIVE AND BE EXTRA RESPONSIVE TO ZOO VISTORS. OUR ZOOKEEPERS KNOW THE ANIMALS WELL AND ARE HAPPY TO RELATE THEIR OWN INSIGHTS TO THE MANY ANIMAL PERSONALITIES HERE AT THE ZOO. A JOURNEY THROUGH THE 64,000 SQUARE FOOT MUSEUM TAKES YOU AROUND THE WORLD TO EXPERIENCE THE DELICATE SYMMETRY BETWEEN HUMANS, ANIMALS AND NATURE IN SEVEN UNIQUE REGIONS FROM THE ARCTIC TO THE RAINFOREST. OUR STATE-OF-THE ART ANIMATRONIC HUMAN ROBOTS NARRATE STORIES OF HOW THEY WEAVE THE THREAD OF THEIR EXISTENCE INTO THE DELICATE BALANCE OF LIFE. AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THE VARIETIES OF FOLIAGE AND LANDSCAPING, YOU'LL SEE AND HEAR THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS OF EACH SECTION OF OUR WORLD. THE MUSEUM ALSO FEATURES AN EDUCATION CENTER AND GALLERY. THE EDUCATION CENTER PROVIDES HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE WAYS TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT THE WONDERFUL ANIMALS ON OUR PLANET. FROM ART SHOWS TO ROBOTIC BUGS, SOMETHING NEW AND EXCITING WILL ALWAYS BE ON EXHIBIT IN THE GALLERY AREA.
ROLLING HILLS ZOO FOUNDATION PROVIDES INCREDIBLE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO VISITORS. FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN, WE PROVIDE ON DEMAND PROGRAMS CONSISTING OF SPECIALLY DESIGNED THEMES THAT ARE TAILORED TO SPECIFIC AGE GROUPS, AND EACH THEME IS TIED TO SPECIFIC KANSAS STATE SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS. OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ALSO ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES WHERE STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO LEARN EVEN MORE ABOUT OUR ANIMALS, CONSERVATION, AND BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR ECOSYSTEM WITHOUT TIME CONSTRAINTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Vanzant Executive Director | 40 | $85,576 | |
Sandy C Walker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Morrie Soderberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Clark Renfro Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Pestinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Trace E Walker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $150,371 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,661,900 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,624 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,812,271 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $661,694 |
| Investment income | $591 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$39,377 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,397 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$57,179 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,769,076 |
| 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. | $1,675,312 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $241,068 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,427 |
| Other employee benefits | $196,435 |
| Payroll taxes | $125,521 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,172 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,729 |
| Advertising and promotion | $198,134 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $238,906 |
| Travel | $276 |
| 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 | $324,392 |
| Insurance | $113,360 |
| All other expenses | $301,442 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,909,247 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,869,088 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $48,034 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,188 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | -$714 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $116,160 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,997 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,065,239 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $143,091 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,268,083 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $373,569 |
| 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 | $19,030 |
| Total liabilities | $392,599 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,653,899 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,221,585 |
| 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 | $4,268,083 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation has recieved totaling $2,725,194.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Salina Community Foundation Salina, KS PURPOSE: Operating | $2,702,694 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $22,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Rolling Hills Zoo Foundation Salina, KS | $4,268,083 | $4,769,076 |
Museum Of Prairiefire Foundation Overland Park, KS | $21,085,605 | $1,239,389 |
Ozark Museum Of Natural History Cedar Creek, MO | $354,024 | $871,137 |
Academy Of Science Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $11,599,978 | $581,085 |
Medicine Park Museum Of Natural Science Inc Medicine Park, OK | $1,642,228 | $754,070 |
Mesa Verde Museum Association Mancos, CO | $1,113,953 | $805,965 |
Mesa Verde Foundation Arvada, CO | $902,550 | $257,654 |
Martin And Osa Johnson Safari Museum Inc Chanute, KS | $973,477 | $190,498 |
Chimney Rock Interpretive Association Inc Pagosa Springs, CO | $350,588 | $0 |
Missouri Institute Of Natural Science Springfield, MO | $486,680 | $0 |
The John May Museum Center Corporation Colorado Springs, CO | $640,696 | $79,388 |
Friens Of Homestead National Monument Of America Beatrice, NE | $466,901 | $0 |