Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc is located in Topeka, KS. 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, Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc employed 122 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc 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, Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc generated $7.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FRIENDS OF TOPEKA ZOO OPERATES THE MUNICIPAL ZOO OF TOPEKA, KANSAS. THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWRITES EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ITS MEMBERSHIP.


MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES AND SERVICES SUPPORT THE ZOO BY PROMOTING FREQUENT ATTENDANCE AT THE ZOO AND AT ZOO SPECIAL EVENTS AND EXHIBIT OPENINGS. MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES AT THE ZOO AND TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIALLY TO ZOO PROJECTS. THERE ARE 5,817 SINGLE, FAMILY, AND SPECIAL MEMBERSHIPS AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME OF THE YEAR CONCENTRATED IN THE SHAWNEE COUNTY KANSAS AREA.


GIFT SHOP, ADMISSIONS, AND CONCESSIONS EVENTS TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ZOO. GIFT SHOP REVENUES AND EXPENSES ARE REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON 990T.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brendan Wiley
CEO
$78,704
Fred Patton
President
$0
Tim Resner
Vice Preside
$0
Shane Beavers
Treasurer
$0
Pat Colley
Past Preside
$0
Kelly Kelsey
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
City Of Topeka
Other Services
$162,811
Kbs Constructors
Construction
$996,050
Premier One
It
$152,083
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$328,135
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,017,036
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $370,519
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,345,171
Total Program Service Revenue$568,559
Investment income $4,361
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $413,263
Net Income from Fundraising Events $655,449
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $130,242
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,323,289

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Friends Of The Topeka Zoo Inc has recieved totaling $183,974.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Topeka Community Foundation

Topeka, KS

PURPOSE: ANIMAL-RELATED

$59,694
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$52,159
$30,000
Mark & Bette Morris Family Foundation

Topeka, KS

PURPOSE: BUILDING CAMPAIGN

$25,000
Belin Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS

$6,200
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