Zoo Learning Fund
- Assets
- $6.1m
- Revenue
- $437.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mission Hills, KS
- Founding
- 09/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-3220134
Organization Overview
Zoo Learning Fund is located in Mission Hills, KS. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (D12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoo Learning Fund 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, Zoo Learning Fund generated $437.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (33.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $136.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (29.5%) per year over the past 6 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
ZLF MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI'S PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF THE KANSAS CITY ZOO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OA. STEAM PROGRAMS STEAM CAMP HOMESCHOOL TECHNOLOGY YOUNG REMBRANDTS GLOWFORGE BEEBOTS SWARMB. EDUCATION GENERAL FUNDEDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL CLASROOM 2-4 FLOORING UPGRADES CLASSROOM 2-4 TABLES AND CHAIRS CAMPGROUND UPGRADES YURTS COT BUNK BEDS STORAGE SHED QUEEN MATTRESSES VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - VOLGISTICS AND NEW PORTALS AND ACA DUES SUPPLIES, BANQUETS, CATERING & AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS ON-SITE, OFF-SITE AND CAMPC. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE VISITOR STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING AZA ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROJECT LEAD THE WAY TRAINING CPR TRAINING SWAN RELEASE WYOMING TOAD RELEASE VOLUNTEER & DOCENT TRIPS2021 WAS YEAR 2 OF THE PANDEMIC. AS SUCH, THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WAS NOT AS ACTIVE DURING THIS TIME. ZOO HAD LIMITED ATTENDANCE, SCHOOLS WERE REMOTE AND CHILDREN WERE NOT BROUGH INTO THE ZOO FOR PROGRAMS AS FREQUENTLY. THEREFORE, A ONE-TIME GIFT WAS ALSO MADE TO THE ZOO FOR EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE ON THE ZOO GROUNDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Scheidegger Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gail Cluen Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Soni Patel Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brandy Colson Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Marissa Schaffner Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Hayley Hanson Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,764 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,764 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $75,996 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $310,663 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $437,423 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $200 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,339 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $26,815 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,555 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $136,801 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,603 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,167,704 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $588,313 |
| Total assets | $6,065,620 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $6,065,620 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,065,620 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Zoo Learning Fund has recieved totaling $4,569,258.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: Animal-Related | $4,569,258 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,287,702 |
| Earnings | $909,062 |
| Admin Expense | $26,815 |
| Other Expense | $4,328 |
| Grants | $100,000 |
| Ending Balance | $6,065,621 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Christian Keesee Charitable Fund And Affiliated Fund Of Occf Oklahoma City, OK | $4,069,967 | $1,596,268 |
Bella Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $1,016,266 | $827,657 |
Cause For Paws - Lincoln Lincoln, NE | $29,606 | $362,308 |
R&r Ranch Miniature Horse Sanctuary Foundation Inc Chesterfield, MO | $69,067 | $245,162 |
Paws N Hooves Monument, CO | $28,565 | $0 |
Back The Blue K-9 Force Centennial, CO | $181,935 | $0 |
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Inc Meeker, CO | $179,802 | $160,118 |
Athletes For Animals Inc St Louis, MO | $49,719 | $0 |
Zoo Learning Fund Mission Hills, KS | $6,065,620 | $437,423 |
For The Love Of Aria Elizabeth, CO | $16,953 | $0 |
Saving St Louis Pets Saint Louis, MO | $3,631 | $0 |
Relay For Rescue Longmont, CO | $4,972 | $0 |