Minnesota Zoo Foundation

Organization Overview

Minnesota Zoo Foundation is located in Apple Valley, MN. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2021, Minnesota Zoo Foundation employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Zoo Foundation 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 06/2021, Minnesota Zoo Foundation generated $8.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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 2015, Minnesota Zoo Foundation has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $27,251,042. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION RAISES CONTRIBUTED INCOME AND SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO. THE MISSION OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE NATURAL WORLD TO SAVE WILDLIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FUNDS GRANTED TO THE ZOO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS; AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION PROGRAMS; WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES; AND ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GET OUTSIDE AND CONNECT WITH NATURE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FREE TO EXPLORE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE ACCESS EACH YEAR TO AN EST. 90,000 ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, ZOOMOBILE WHICH REACHES 47 COUNTIES AND OVER 50,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY; ZOO CAMP AND STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 400,000 PARTICIPANTS; EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOR THE 4,900+ ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE, MANY OF WHICH ARE THREATENED OR ENDANGERED IN THE WILD; COLLABORATIVE WILDLIFE PROJECTS TO PROTECT POLLINATORS, BISON, MUSSELS, AND MORE; HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR GUESTS AS THEY CONNECT TO NATURE; EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES THROUGH ZOOUNLIMITED; AND STEWARDSHIP OF 485 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE, AND LAKES.


FUNDS GRANTED TO CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD HELP THE MINNESOTA ZOO AND THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION FULFILL THEIR SHARED MISSION TO SAVE WILDLIFE. THE ZOO IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN TIGER CONSERVATION IN RUSSIA, MALAYSIA, AND SUMATRA; ASIAN WILD HORSE CONSERVATION IN MONGOLIA; AND BLACK RHINO CONSERVATION IN NAMIBIA. THESE PROJECTS ALSO HELP TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE PLIGHT OF THESE SPECIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. TO DATE, GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO MORE THAN 150 WILDLIFE PROJECTS IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES.


FUNDS GRANTED TO THE ZOO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO CONNECT WITH ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITS; AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION PROGRAMS; WILDLIFE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES; AND ACTIVITIES THAT INSPIRE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GET OUTSIDE AND CONNECT WITH NATURE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FREE TO EXPLORE, WHICH PROVIDES FREE ACCESS EACH YEAR TO AN EST. 90,000 ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, ZOOMOBILE WHICH REACHES 47 COUNTIES AND OVER 50,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY; ZOO CAMP AND STEM EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 400,000 PARTICIPANTS; EXCEPTIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE FOR THE 4,900+ ANIMALS IN THE ZOO'S CARE, MANY OF WHICH ARE THREATENED OR ENDANGERED IN THE WILD; COLLABORATIVE WILDLIFE PROJECTS TO PROTECT POLLINATORS, BISON, MUSSELS, AND MORE; HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR GUESTS AS THEY CONNECT TO NATURE; EQUITY AND INCLUSION INITIATIVES THROUGH ZOOUNLIMITED; AND STEWARDSHIP OF 485 ACRES OF FOREST, PRAIRIE, AND LAKES.


FUNDS GRANTED TO CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD HELP THE MINNESOTA ZOO AND THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION FULFILL THEIR SHARED MISSION TO SAVE WILDLIFE. THE ZOO IS AN INTERNATIONAL LEADER IN TIGER CONSERVATION IN RUSSIA, MALAYSIA, AND SUMATRA; ASIAN WILD HORSE CONSERVATION IN MONGOLIA; AND BLACK RHINO CONSERVATION IN NAMIBIA. THESE PROJECTS ALSO HELP TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR THE PLIGHT OF THESE SPECIES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. TO DATE, GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO MORE THAN 150 WILDLIFE PROJECTS IN MORE THAN 50 COUNTRIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anne Weber-Smith
Director Of Major Gifts
$124,800
Ryan Sweeney
Director Of Operations
$54,385
Joe Ravens
Vice Chair
$0
Chet Ellingson
Board Secretary
$0
Aimee Dayhoff
Board Chair
$0
Mark Larsen
Board Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$604,323
Related organizations$0
Government grants $231,435
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,158,228
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $109,498
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,993,986
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $76,192
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$52,454
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$63,846
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,959,459

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Zoo Foundation has awarded $7,081,314 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

MINNESOTA ZOO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS

$3,390,805

MINNESOTA ZOO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS

$3,390,805

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$142,352

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Bronx, NY

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$142,352

GLOBAL CONSERVATION NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Apple Valley, MN

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$7,500

GLOBAL CONSERVATION NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Apple Valley, MN

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$7,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Minnesota Zoo Foundation has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Argall-Hibbs Foundation

Prior Lake, MN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,203,348
Earnings$371,478
Net Contributions$5,177
Other Expense$55,108
Ending Balance$1,524,895

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