The Frank Buck Zoological Society

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1958

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Vanessa Fangman

Phone

9406684318

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Frank Buck Zoological Society, founded in 1958, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $148K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $168K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

To provide support to the Frank Buck Zoo in the form of facility improvements, animal acquisitions, and community awareness.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $44,950

Provide improvements to the Frank Buck Zoo Animal Exhibits

Program 2

Expenses: $118,775

Purchase and transport of animals for the Frank Buck Zoo

Program 3

Expenses: $1,912

Coordinate program services for the Frank Buck Zoo

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $52,957

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $12,987

Other Revenue $81,944

TOTAL REVENUE $147,888

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $165,637

Other Expenses $168,221

TOTAL EXPENSES $168,221

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$147,888	$172,446	-0.1%
Expenses	$168,221	$128,097	+0.3%
Net Income	$-20,333	$44,349	-1.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
John Looney	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Natalie Carter	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Barry Otts	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Houston	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cody Secrest	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susie Reed	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
John Priest	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dave Kleven	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew Morgan	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dick Haayen	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kirsty Emberton	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vanessa Fangman	Treasurer	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Austin Reiter	Director	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Lynette Pettigrew	President	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Leslie Nichols	Secretary	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Nancy Moore	Vice President	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$147,888	$168,221	$397,228	$-20,333
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$222,511	$128,624	$373,212	$93,887
2022	$211,600	$87,957	$279,325	$123,643