Pueblo Zoological Society is located in Pueblo, CO. The organization was established in 1978. 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 12/2023, Pueblo Zoological Society employed 88 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pueblo Zoological Society 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, Pueblo Zoological Society generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE PUEBLO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION UNDERSTANDING AND THE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD WHILE PROVIDING A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT AT THE PUEBLO ZOO FOR ANIMALS AND VISITORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OPERATION OF THE CITY ZOO UNDER CONTRACT REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES FROM THE CITY OF PUEBLO COLORADO.
SPECIAL PROJECTS TO PROVIDE A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT AT THE PUEBLO ZOO FOR ANIMALS AND VISITORS.
PROVIDE EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE APPRECIATION FOR WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lindsay Reeves Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sandra Brill Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kyle Aber Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sharon Bonner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tressa Garza Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tenea Lindsay-Sanders Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $127,439 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,027,008 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $681,880 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,836,327 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $526,577 |
| Investment income | $6,204 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $192,557 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $207,403 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,788,572 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,392,993 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $88,478 |
| Payroll taxes | $101,764 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,491 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,952 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,244 |
| Office expenses | $28,612 |
| Information technology | $52,306 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $150,033 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,816 |
| Interest | $1,528 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $307,555 |
| Insurance | $101,271 |
| All other expenses | $52,686 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,930,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $748,065 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,501 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $72,891 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,660 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,251,122 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $191,225 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,329,464 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150,250 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $241,371 |
| 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 | $145,169 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $536,790 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,549,759 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $242,915 |
| 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 | $5,329,464 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Living Planet Inc Draper, UT | $81,215,302 | $23,948,785 |
Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc Wichita, KS | $11,652,414 | $22,816,774 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Lincoln, NE | $39,646,100 | $8,321,877 |
Pueblo Zoological Society Pueblo, CO | $5,329,464 | $2,788,572 |
Prescott Animal Park Association Prescott, AZ | $587,057 | $1,116,976 |
Hope In The Valley Equine Rescueand Sanctuary Inc Valley Center, KS | $116,486 | $170,861 |
Cedar Cove Feline Conservation Park Inc Louisburg, KS | $832,250 | $307,149 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Auxiliary Lincoln, NE | $8,244,677 | -$205,428 |
Runnin W Wildlife Center Inc Cornville, AZ | $243,266 | $52,785 |
Santa Fe Reptile And Bug Museum Inc Santa Fe, NM | $14,138 | $0 |
Southern Arizona Veterinary Medical Association Tucson, AZ | $91,793 | $0 |
Pueblo Zoological Society Foundation Pueblo, CO | $297,410 | $297,410 |
Hansen Aquarium Support Foundation Logan, UT | $750,000 | $750,000 |