Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo
- Assets
- $18.5m
- Revenue
- $31.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 454
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 04/1964
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 43-6048888
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo, operating under the name Kansas City Zoo, is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1964. 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, Kansas City Zoo employed 454 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas City Zoo 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 12/2020, Kansas City Zoo generated $31.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.2m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2014, Kansas City Zoo has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $793,984. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE KANSAS CITY ZOO, WITH ITS WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS AND EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS, ATTRACTS VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND FAMILIES FROM CLOSE TO HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLLECTION OF ANIMALS AS WELL AS CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH - SEE SCHEDULE O
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O
EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - SEE SCHEDULE O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy Wisthoff Executive Director/ceo | Officer | 40 | $428,745 |
Linda Falk Chief Administrative Officer | Officer | 40 | $199,041 |
Charlisa Shelly Chief People Officer | Officer | 40 | $178,058 |
Sean Putney Chief Zoological Officer | Officer | 40 | $177,946 |
Dr Kirk Suedmeyer Directory Of Vet. Health | 40 | $131,806 | |
Cora Storbeck Director Of Development | 40 | $126,847 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mega Industries Construction | 12/30/21 | $603,832 |
Ehdd Architect Services | 12/30/21 | $3,455,768 |
Je Dunn Construction | 12/30/21 | $11,541,212 |
Centric Projects Construction | 12/30/21 | $285,421 |
Cbc Real Estate Group Consulting | 12/30/21 | $198,240 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $19,000,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,709,905 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,709,905 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,013,307 |
| Investment income | $221,838 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $40,920 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,171,850 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $31,488,365 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $54,126 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $89,698 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $980,999 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $705,634 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,952,632 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $231,525 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,347,926 |
| Payroll taxes | $752,327 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $58,473 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,030 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $25,101 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $58,130 |
| Fees for services: Other | $841,564 |
| Advertising and promotion | $821,836 |
| Office expenses | $535,530 |
| Information technology | $141,694 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,380,611 |
| Travel | $6,596 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27,533 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $633,080 |
| All other expenses | $137,901 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,156,313 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,766 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,506,369 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $40,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $71,408 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $169,336 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $273,152 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,467,110 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $18,549,141 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,496,636 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,406,635 |
| 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 | $3,903,271 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,536,529 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,109,341 |
| 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 | $18,549,141 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo has awarded $46,538 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Saint Louis, MO PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $20,226 |
Azle, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $14,312 |
Sausalito, CA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $12,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Victor E And Caroline E Schutte Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,172,629 |
| Earnings | $1,556,683 |
| Net Contributions | $50,000 |
| Grants | $1,756 |
| Ending Balance | $13,777,556 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Of Kansas City Mo Kansas City, MO | $18,549,141 | $31,488,365 |
Eagle Foundation Omaha, NE | $279,496,688 | $18,076,735 |
Great Outdoors Foundation Des Moines, IA | $7,550,006 | $8,727,220 |
The Saint Louis Zoo Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $186,470,677 | $57,800,595 |
Tulsa Zoo Management Inc Tulsa, OK | $18,461,094 | $14,770,008 |
Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc Des Moines, IA | $22,987,936 | $8,756,051 |
Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation Dundee, IL | $31,238,913 | $10,078,461 |
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation Inc Nashville, TN | $51,857,407 | $2,391,407 |
Oklahoma Zoological Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $6,127,662 | $3,513,390 |
Friends Of The Zoo Inc Chattanooga, TN | $4,728,476 | $6,364,362 |
Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc Topeka, KS | $12,746,166 | $7,323,289 |
Red Bird Hollow Foundation Lake Forest, IL | $3,856,543 | $2,824,118 |