Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County

Organization Overview

Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County employed 106 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County 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 09/2021, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County generated $13.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $33,690,597. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS TO TAKE PART IN CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND TO SUPPORT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO. THE SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED TO AID THE COUNTY IN THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MILWAUKEE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS ("ZOO") AND THE ZOO'S ANIMAL COLLECTION ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, EXHIBITION OF ANIMALS, RESEARCH, AND RECREATION THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEERISM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DIRECT SUPPORT OF MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO THROUGH PURCHASE OF NEW ANIMALS, CONSTRUCTION OF EXHIBITS, ANIMAL CONSERVATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES


RESEARCH GRANTS FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN CONSERVATION AND ENDANGERED SPECIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jodi Gibson
President/ceo/director
$233,568
John Heindel
Former CFO
$190,005
Penny Gutekunst
Vp-Development
$149,149
Robin Higgins
VP - Membership
$135,565
Raymond Wilson
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Jay Mckenna
Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$6,069,940
Fundraising events$506,796
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,604,167
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $133,521
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,180,903
Total Program Service Revenue$265,956
Investment income $328,777
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $35,109
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$300,310
Net Income from Gaming Activities $38,444
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,548,879

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County has awarded $4,231,480 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO

PURPOSE: SUPPORTING THEIR MISSION OF CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION

$4,022,940

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE ENDOWMENT TRUST

Org PageRecipient Profile

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: TRANSFER OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS PER DONOR RESTRICTIONS

$208,540
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Zoological Society Of Milwaukee County has recieved totaling $28,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dudley And Constance Godfrey Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: CULTURAL

$26,000
Youth Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$1,000
Lff Foundation

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$9,436,578
Earnings$1,347,324
Admin Expense$52,887
Net Contributions$164,174
Other Expense$334,657
Ending Balance$10,560,532

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