Red River Zoological Society
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Founding
- 06/1994
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 36-3938878
Organization Overview
Red River Zoological Society is located in Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Red River Zoological Society employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Red River 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, Red River Zoological Society generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AS CONSERVATION LEADERS, THE RED RIVER ZOO CONNECTS OUR COMMUNITY TO NATURE AND INSPIRES PEOPLE TO HELP SAVE SPECIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FACILITY OPERATION:EDUCATION: THE RED RIVER ZOO'S FORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS REACHED OVER 10,000 PEOPLE - ZOOMOBILE OUTREACH STUDENTS REACHED: 6,030 - ZOOKEEPER CHAT ATTENDANCE: 777 - ON SITE CLASS ATTENDANCE: 319 - ON SITE PRESENTATIONS (BIRTHDAY PARTIES, CRITTER CLOSE-UPS): 3,878 - JR. ZOOKEEPER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM: 249 - DAY CAMP ATTENDANCE: 342
THE ZOO PROVIDES A MUCH-NEEDED SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO HAVE MAKE MEMORIES TOGETHER WHILE ENJOYING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN A BEAUTIFUL SPACE. IN 2021 OVER 142,000 PEOPLE VISITED THE ZOO. THE ZOO HOSTED NUMEROUS SPECIAL EVENTS IN 2021, REACHING OVER 25,000 PEOPLE. EACH EVENT HAS A THEME AND INCLUDES SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING ACTIVITIES. EXAMPLES: BOO AT THE ZOO, HOLIDAY NIGHTS, CHALKFEST, AND PARTY FOR THE PLANET.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sally Jacobson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $67,075 |
Jeremiah Gard Director Of Business Opera | Officer | 40 | $47,696 |
Tim Dirks Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Diana Barta Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Rohrer President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Carney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $153,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $525,198 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $60,702 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $679,098 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,038,443 |
| Investment income | $1,896 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $18,571 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,292 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $218,646 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,032,030 |
| 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. | $114,771 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $85,109 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $546,140 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,451 |
| Payroll taxes | $85,315 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,125 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $575 |
| Office expenses | $20,633 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $86,400 |
| Travel | $5,172 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,932 |
| Interest | $38 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $199,721 |
| Insurance | $42,407 |
| All other expenses | $93,760 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,536,587 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,218 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $316,337 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $54,608 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,354 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,109,228 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $163,952 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,794,697 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,929 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $128,010 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $245,939 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,802,196 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $746,562 |
| 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 | $3,794,697 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Red River Zoological Society has recieved totaling $116,027.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Scheels All-Sports Foundation Fargo, ND PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $45,000 |
Sanford Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $27,500 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $25,000 |
Fargo-Moorhead Area Foundation Corporation Fargo, ND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,840 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $662 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $153,094 |
| Earnings | $10,858 |
| Ending Balance | $163,952 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Museum Sioux Falls, SD | $12,144,836 | $6,769,374 |
Great River Greening Saint Paul, MN | $810,466 | $2,451,763 |
Lake Superior Zoological Society Duluth, MN | $1,603,774 | $3,031,523 |
Dakota Zoological Society Inc Bismarck, ND | $7,166,294 | $2,685,700 |
Red River Zoological Society Fargo, ND | $3,794,697 | $2,032,030 |
Zoomontana Inc Billings, MT | $3,372,891 | $2,853,294 |
Greater Minot Zoological Society Minot, ND | $615,002 | $994,217 |
Chahinkapa Zoo Association Wahpeton, ND | $1,268,193 | $1,190,657 |
South Dakota Discovery Center Pierre, SD | $208,598 | $629,220 |
Chahinkapa Zoo Sustaining Fund Wahpeton, ND | $553,166 | $294,602 |
Presidents Council Of Pha Highrises Of St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $55,329 | $0 |