Friends Of The Zoo Inc is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1986. 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 06/2023, Friends Of The Zoo Inc employed 134 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The 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 06/2023, Friends Of The Zoo Inc generated $6.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF CHATTANOOGA ZOO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SUPPORTED OPERATIONS OF A ZOO FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN AND VISITING CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanda Chambers Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Pete Lapina President | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Bob Stewart Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Sharon Brooks Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Chris Anderson Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Shirley Krause Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $750,000 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,786,421 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,536,421 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,121,750 | 
| Investment income | $46,583 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,704,754 | 
| 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. | $87,988 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,082,956 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $171,837 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $22,742 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $162,962 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $236 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $139,918 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $308 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $259,956 | 
| All other expenses | $846,232 | 
| Total functional expenses | $5,759,016 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,411,360 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $176,376 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $161,280 | 
| 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 | $19,359 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $5,768,375 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $246,308 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $238,288 | 
| 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 | $10,656 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $495,252 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,830,225 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,442,898 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,768,375 |