Lincoln Park Zoological Society

Organization Overview

Lincoln Park Zoological Society is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1961. 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 03/2022, Lincoln Park Zoological Society employed 531 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lincoln Park Zoological Society 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 03/2022, Lincoln Park Zoological Society generated $64.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $40.1m during the year ending 03/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LINCOLN PARK ZOO IS DEDICATED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE BY PROVIDING A FREE, FAMILY-ORIENTED WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO AND BY ADVANCING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDSSET ON NEARLY 49 ACRES OF PARK-LIKE SETTING, LINCOLN PARK ZOO IS ONE OF THE FEW ZOOS IN THE NATION THAT OFFERS FREE YEAR-ROUND ADMISSION AND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 721 ANIMALS, MANY OF WHICH ARE ENDANGERED OR THREATENED, THAT RESIDE IN A VARIETY OF BUILDINGS DESIGNED TO HOUSE ANIMALS HABITATS, SOME OF WHICH ARE HISTORICALLY LANDMARKED.


ANIMAL CARE AND CONSERVATIONLINCOLN PARK ZOO HAS ONE OF THE LARGEST ZOO-BASED CONSERVATION & SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS IN THE COUNTRY, WITH EXPERTS IN AREAS INCLUDING URBAN WILDLIFE; BEHAVIORAL, COGNITIVE, AND WELFARE RESEARCH; COMPUTER MODELING OF POPULATIONS AND ECOSYSTEMS; AND THE STUDY OF HORMONES AND DISEASE.


VISITOR SERVICESVISITORS COME TO ZOO GROUNDS EVERY YEAR TO DISCOVER THER WONDERS OF WILDLIFE IN THE HEART OF CHICAGO.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - INCLUDING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND MEMBERSHIP.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pepper Construction
Construction Services
$9,098,507
C&w Services
Engineering Services
$1,617,800
Monterrey Security
Security Services
$669,979
Illuminight Lighting
Holiday Lighting Display
$437,820
Stanton Mechanical
Mechanical Contractor
$424,155
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$159,363
Fundraising events$661,993
Related organizations$0
Government grants $20,815,685
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$26,591,154
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,314,978
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$48,228,195
Total Program Service Revenue$10,214,548
Investment income $1,769,150
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $40,762
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,267,936
Net Income from Fundraising Events $422,346
Net Income from Gaming Activities $42,950
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,173,629
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $64,159,516

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lincoln Park Zoological Society has awarded $256,958 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$144,819

NORTH LAWNDALE EMPLOYMENT NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$48,000

OPEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$35,540

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$14,831

Keithville, LA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$13,768
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 66 grants that Lincoln Park Zoological Society has recieved totaling $4,065,372.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Walter Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE ZOO AND ANIMALS

$1,000,000
American Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Inc

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: POPULATION MANAGEMENT CENTER

$374,366
Arcus Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE GOUALOUGO TRIANGLE APE PROJECT, SECURING WILDLIFE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, WHILE ALSO ESTABLISHING SYNERGIES BETWEEN CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE-BASED TOURISM

$345,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$291,273
Arcus Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE WELFARE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM FOR CHIMPANZEES LIVING IN PROGRESSIVE ZOOS AND SANCTUARIES

$268,792
Kovler Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CULTURAL & CIVIC-TO AID IN ACHIEVING THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE VARIOUS DONEE ORGANIZATIONS.

$200,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$77,974,754
Earnings$2,920,765
Net Contributions$9,913,811
Other Expense$2,755,465
Ending Balance$88,053,865

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