ARKANSAS ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SUSAN ALTRUI

Phone

5016617200

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ARKANSAS ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $471K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

THE ARKANSAS ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING TO GROW AND DEVELOP THE LITTLE ROCK ZOOLOOGICAL GARDENS. SINCE 1924, THE ZOO'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PEOPLE TO VALUE AND CONSERVE OUR NATURAL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $369,483 Revenue: $0

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS, EDUCATION, GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS, AND UPDATED FACILITIES AT THE LITTLE ROCK ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS TO ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL AND WILDLIFE EDUCATION.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $756,519

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $67,160

Other Revenue $232,120

TOTAL REVENUE $1,055,799

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $293,782

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $4,393

Program Expenses $369,483

Other Expenses $290,979

TOTAL EXPENSES $584,761

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,055,799	$612,768	+0.7%
Expenses	$584,761	$699,363	-0.2%
Net Income	$471,038	$-86,595	-6.4%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

150

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
LISA BUEHLER	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LAUREN LANDERS	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSICA SCOTT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LUKE BALLARD	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
NATE BINKLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON BODENNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VELOIS BOWERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHAD CAUSEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISA CHOATE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE DUTY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE GOELLNER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK GREENWELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON HENDRIX	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE HILLARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN JACKSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENE JULIAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GREG MCCARROLL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRBY MIRAGLIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAIMIE MOSS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD SIMS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MITSY THARP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BUBBA WOOD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANA WOODARD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN ALTRUI	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,055,799	$584,761	$2,109,319	$471,038
2022	$612,768	$699,363	$1,401,168	$-86,595
2021	$734,450	$528,471	$1,554,040	$205,979
2020	$585,843	$253,171	$1,268,286	$332,672
2019	$559,963	$357,779	$1,011,732	$202,184
2018	$570,106	$331,563	$829,170	$238,543