Omaha Zoo Foundation
- Assets
- $158.7m
- Revenue
- $25.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 08/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3297716
Organization Overview
Omaha Zoo Foundation is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Omaha Zoo Foundation employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Omaha 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, Omaha Zoo Foundation generated $25.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $21.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.4%) per year over the past 5 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT THE MISSION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS BENEFITTING OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION WAS INCORPORATED AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION TO SOLICIT AND RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, GRANTS, DEVISES, AND BEQUESTS, AND TO DISTRIBUTE AND APPLY SUCH ASSETS AND/OR THE INCOME THEREFROM TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY.
THE FOUNDATION OPERATES THE LEE G. SIMMONS CONSERVATION PARK AND WILDLIFE SAFARI, A DRIVE-THRU PARK THAT EXHIBITS NORTH AMERICAN WILDLIFE AND MAINTAINS OFF-EXHIBIT EXOTIC ANIMAL BREEDING PROGRAMS. IN 2022, 13,498 MEMBERSHIPS TO THE SAFARI PARK WERE SOLD AND A TOTAL OF 174,006 GUESTS VISITED THE PARK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard L Hawks Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mogens C Bay Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Calvin Sisson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael R Mccarthy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Cherica President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $337,290 |
Kiley Thiele VP Of Development | 40 | $148,248 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Launchpad Lab Llc Web Development | 12/30/22 | $272,850 |
Agent Advertising | 12/30/22 | $246,639 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,230,710 |
| Investment income | $2,035,824 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,048,296 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $271,973 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $25,199,115 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $439,942 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,320,454 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,211 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,978 |
| Payroll taxes | $106,766 |
| Fees for services: Management | $128,022 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,481 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,787 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $364,491 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $483,053 |
| Office expenses | $39,147 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $118,802 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $407,623 |
| Insurance | $29,400 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $21,920,907 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,745,310 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $6,031,736 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $14,311 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,155 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $121,964,409 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $418,147 |
| Total assets | $158,676,876 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $377,735 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,169,573 |
| 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 | $391,503 |
| Total liabilities | $1,938,811 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $123,463,125 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,274,940 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $156,738,065 |