WHEATON, IL
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)COSLEY FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 61% operating deficit.
MISSION: TO CREATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THAT WILL INSPIRE LIFELONG CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD.VISION: A WORLD IN WHICH EVERYONE HAS A MEANINGFUL CONNECTION TO ANIMALS AND NATURE.
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE OPERATION OF THE COSLEY ZOO BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT. THE ZOO'S OPERATIONS INCLUDE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18...
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE OPERATION OF THE COSLEY ZOO BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT. THE ZOO'S OPERATIONS INCLUDE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Y/O, REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCE WITHIN THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT BOUNDS AND FREE ADMISSION TO ALL WHEATON PARK DISTRICT ADULTS. ADMISSION TO THE ZOO ALLOWS ACCESS TO MORE THAN 20 ANIMAL EXHIBITS, INCLUDING A DUCK POND AND CHICKEN COOP WHERE VISITORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANIMAL FEEDINGS FOR A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE. WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE ZOO THERE IS ALSO A UNIQUE GIFT SHOP AND SMALL CONCESSIONS STAND. SINCE 2000, THE COSLEY ZOO HAS MAINTAINED ACCREDITATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS (AZA), AND AS SUCH ADHERES TO THE WORLD'S STRICTEST STANDARDS OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION ADVOCACY WITHIN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS OPERATING PLAN. THE ZOO IS ALSO BELOVED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS STRONG AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WITH EDUCATION BEING A PRIMARY OPERATIONAL FOCUS.
THE FOUNDATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DONOR'S WISHES, IS PROVIDING ONE SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION.
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ZOO. THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN DONOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $1,118,766 | $927,721 | +0.2% |
| Expenses | $1,800,702 | $527,163 | +2.4% |
| Net Income | $-681,936 | $400,558 | -2.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| MICHAEL J BENARD | SECRETARY | 1.00 |
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$0 | $24,656 | $273,401 |
| JENNIFER CLARK | PRESIDENT | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT SZAFRANSKI | PAST PRESIDENT | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BECKER | TREASURER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN VARCAK | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY KMIECIK | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS GEYER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL ITTNER | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY RABATIC | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINA HOSCHEIT | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK MOSCARDINI JR | TREASURER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GUSTAFSON | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH TRAISMAN | DIRECTOR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | No data | No data | No data | No data |
| 2024 | $1,118,766 | $1,800,702 | $3,633,277 | $-681,936 |
| 2023 | $927,721 | $527,163 | $3,128,474 | $400,558 |
| 2022 | $1,262,721 | $436,288 | $2,624,611 | $826,433 |
| 2021 | $799,826 | $388,950 | $1,841,795 | $410,876 |
| 2020 | $622,483 | $325,306 | $1,410,017 | $297,177 |
| 2019 | $628,439 | $413,344 | $1,126,528 | $215,095 |
| 2018 | $502,262 | $398,330 | $963,915 | $103,932 |
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