Evansville Zoological Society Inc is located in Evansville, IN. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Evansville Zoological Society Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Evansville Zoological Society 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 12/2023, Evansville Zoological Society Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $908.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES AT THE MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDEN THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, FUND DEVELOPMENT, AND VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS IT SERVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VARIOUS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ARE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ZOO.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ali O'daniel Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Angila Retherford Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bart Emig Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cooper Lily President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cullen Stanley Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dan Mcginn Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $481,290 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $134,413 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $615,703 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $194,147 |
| Investment income | $155,842 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $121,136 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,073 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,094,409 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $46,824 |
| 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 | $373,364 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,433 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,516 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,141 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $74,915 |
| Office expenses | $4,343 |
| Information technology | $34,541 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $48,866 |
| Interest | $26,605 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,856 |
| Insurance | $8,356 |
| All other expenses | $20,194 |
| Total functional expenses | $908,020 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $993,182 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $938,799 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $19,300 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $460,389 |
| 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 | $28,489 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,059,095 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,900 |
| Total assets | $3,503,154 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,815 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $226,726 |
| 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 | $683,430 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $954,971 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,332,773 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $215,410 |
| 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 | $3,503,154 |