The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation

Organization Overview

The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2021, Saint Louis Zoo Foundation employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saint Louis 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, Saint Louis Zoo Foundation generated $57.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO BY PROVIDING FACILITIES, FUNDS, AND ADVICE. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE ZOO FOR RENOVATIONS, NEW FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH; ADMINISTERS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE ZOO; AND MANAGES THE ZOO'S ENDOWMENT. THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ADVANCE THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO'S MISSION TO CONSERVE ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH ANIMAL MANAGEMENT, RESEARCH, RECREATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE THE SUPPORT AND ENRICH THE EXPERIENCE OF THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT - DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO FOR RENOVATIONS, NEW FACILITIES, PROGRAMS, CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH.


MEMBERSHIP - THE ASSOCIATION MAINTAINED A MEMBERSHIP BASE OF OVER 52,176 HOUSEHOLDS, REPRESENTING APPROXIMATELY 182,616 INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM GENERATED $4,873,607 IN REVENUE IN 2021.


DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION - ADMINISTERING DONOR DEVELOPMENT AND CULTIVATION THAT GENERATES PROCEEDS TO BE USED TO RENOVATE EXHIBITS AND EXPAND PROGRAMS AT THE SAINT LOUIS ZOO, EDUCATING AND BENEFITING MILLIONS OF VISITORS EACH YEAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James E Williams Jr
Treasurer
$0
Robert B Smith III
Vice President
$0
Alicia S Mcdonnell
President
$0
Michael J Hickey
Secretary
$0
John R Sondag
Immediate Past President
$0
Jeffrey P Bonner PHD
President & CEO
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$2,740,042
Fundraising events$1,034,086
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$21,487,682
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,023,032
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$25,261,810
Total Program Service Revenue$5,359,709
Investment income $1,409,189
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $25,791,169
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$21,547
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $57,800,595

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation has recieved totaling $2,007,879.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$1,129,338
American Association Of Zoological Parks And Aquariums Inc

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: RMC & CONSERVATION PROJECTS

$160,081
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: OPERATING ASSISTANCE

$157,759
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$141,077
The Blackbaud Giving Fund

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$141,077
St Louis Community Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ANIMAL WELFARE

$53,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$97,849,247
Earnings$15,304,566
Net Contributions$6,327,192
Other Expense$1,068,978
Grants$3,324,000
Ending Balance$115,088,027

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