EVANSVILLE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

EIN: 356031419 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

EVANSVILLE, IN

Total Revenue
$1,275,640
Total Expenses
$982,228
Total Assets
$3,333,104
Net Assets
$3,031,039
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1930
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
ERIK BECK
Phone
8124356143
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

EVANSVILLE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC, founded in 1930, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $293K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES AT THE MESKER PARK ZOO & BOTANIC GARDENS THROUGH LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, FUND DEVELOPMENT & VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PEOPLE, PLANTS, & ANIMALS IT SERVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $540,129 Revenue: $172,551

VARIOUS EVENTS AND PROGRAMS ARE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ZOO.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $590,914
Program Service Revenue $172,551
Investment Income $174,130
Other Revenue $338,045
TOTAL REVENUE $1,275,640

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $501,775
Fundraising Expenses $166,771
Program Expenses $540,129
Other Expenses $480,453
TOTAL EXPENSES $982,228

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,275,640 $1,042,688 +0.2%
Expenses $982,228 $853,244 +0.2%
Net Income $293,412 $189,444 +0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
34
Volunteers
770

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
2
$0
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALI O'DANIEL MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BART EMIG TREASURER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COOPER LILLY PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CULLEN STANLEY PRESIDENT ELECT 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN MCGINN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA SCHNAKENBURG MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA LOGAN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JO FERRELL MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON HOEHN SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BOHLEBER BOARD ATTORNEY 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM ETHRIDGE MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TY KAHLE MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZAC NELSON MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN RUNYON MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA ESCHE MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON WANDLING MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAYTES RIVERA MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN HAYDEN MEMBER 5.00
Director
$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 $1,275,640 $982,228 $3,333,104 $293,412
2024 $1,042,688 $853,244 $3,027,929 $189,444
2023 $1,094,409 $908,020 $3,503,154 $186,389
2022 $971,314 $4,429,128 $3,655,084 $-3,457,814
2021 $1,204,835 $599,650 $9,641,629 $605,185
2020 $971,826 $399,142 $6,269,887 $572,684
2019 $1,824,161 $1,303,201 $4,834,389 $520,960
2018 $2,014,968 $496,520 $3,999,220 $1,518,448
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