Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc

Organization Overview

Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc employed 173 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sedgwick County Zoological Society 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, Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc generated $13.7m 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 (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.4m during the year ending 12/2020. 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

SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY WORKS TO FOSTER PUBLIC INTEREST AND SUPPORT FOR THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO, BY OPERATING AND MAINTAINING THE ZOO. THE ZOO HAS SEEN STEADY PROGRESS THROUGH THE PAST FIVE DECADES WITH MAJOR EXHIBITS OPENING EVERY FEW YEARS. THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY ALSO PROMOTES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH TO BETTER AID IN THE MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF BOTH ZOO AND WILD ANIMALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OPERATIONS OF THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO. SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO IS ACCREDITED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS AND IS NATIONALLY RENOWNED. IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST ZOOS IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS KANSAS' MOST POPULAR TOURIST ATTRACTION WITH OVER HALF A MILLION VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO HAS OVER 2,500 ANIMALS OF NEARLY 500 SPECIES.


GUEST SERVICES RELATED TO THE SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO. THERE WERE 17,261 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIPS IN 2021 WITH 634,267 VISITORS TO THE ORGANIZATION IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jeff Ettling Sedgwick County Emp
Zoo Director/president
$139,654
Sara Jantz
Chief Financial Officer
$96,438
Sheryl Wohlford
Board Chair
$0
Melissa Knoeber
Board Vice-Chair
$0
Mike Ellis
Treasurer
$0
Dave Larson
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Eby Construction
Construction
$3,094,910
Conco
Construction
$2,732,986
South Central Commercial Mechanical
Mechanical
$459,696
Tianyu Arts & Culture Inc
Event Services
$1,251,076
Sandifer Engineering & Ctrl
Engineering
$207,074
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$139,032
Related organizations$1,000,000
Government grants $6,316,423
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,440,631
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $300,845
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,896,086
Total Program Service Revenue$2,917,473
Investment income $24,081
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$6,474
Net Income from Fundraising Events $40,688
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $517,100
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,689,591

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc has recieved totaling $600,285.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dwane L And Velma Lunt Wallace

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: PER GRANT AGREEMENT

$390,000
Textron Charitable Trust 540 008

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT TO CIVIC AGENCY

$125,000
Kansas Association Of Child Care Resource And Referral Agencies

Salina, KS

PURPOSE: IMPACT GRANT, SUSTAINABILITY GRANT

$23,400
Wichita Community Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$13,923
Wichita Community Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: ZOOBILEE DONATION, GENERAL PURPOSES

$13,000
Servant Foundation

Overland Park, KS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$10,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$592,798
Earnings$2,286
Ending Balance$595,084

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