Friends Of Lee Richardson Zoo is located in Garden City, KS. The organization was established in 1978. 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 12/2023, Friends Of Lee Richardson Zoo employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Lee Richardson 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 12/2023, Friends Of Lee Richardson Zoo generated $298.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $402.3k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENCOURAGE AND AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL CENTER
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
OPERATION OF GIFT SHOP AT LEE RICHARDSON ZOO
CONSTRUCTION OF CAROUSEL BUILDING AT LEE RICHARDSON ZOO
HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS FOR BIG HORN SHEEP & EAGLE
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Fields Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Krystal Richardson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Patricia Schwab Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Robert Tomlin Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tracey Homm Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ellen Watkins Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $32,992 |
| Fundraising events | $15,515 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $150,651 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $199,158 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,367 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $28,057 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $50,987 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $298,716 |
| 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. | $67,929 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,379 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $86,303 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,726 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,945 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $259 |
| Office expenses | $11,977 |
| Information technology | $9,628 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,598 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,940 |
| Insurance | $6,524 |
| All other expenses | $2,186 |
| Total functional expenses | $402,274 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,351 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $260,473 |
| 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 | $762 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $25,975 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,703 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $58,378 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $392,642 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,309 |
| 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 | $2,309 |
| 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 | $390,333 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $392,642 |