JOHN BALL ZOO

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1950

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LARRY JONGEKRIJG

Phone

6163364300

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

JOHN BALL ZOO, founded in 1950, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $37.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 55% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $33.8M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

WE INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY TO BE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,079,299 Revenue: $12,582,039

GUEST SERVICES-THE ZOO INCURS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ITS FOOD SERVICE, GIFT SHOP, VISITOR EXPERIENCES AND ADMISSION SALES.

Program 2

Expenses: $4,980,980

ANIMAL CARE-THE ZOO INCURS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE SUPPORT IN CARING FOR THEIR ANIMAL COLLECTION. THIS INCLUDES FOOD, VETERINARY SERVICES, ANIMAL ENRICHMENT, EQUIPMENT AND APPROPRIATE STAFFING.

Program 3

Expenses: $16,905,304 Revenue: $6,650,357

ZOO OPERATIONS-THE ZOO INCURS EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND ZOO AND PARK OUTDOOR SPACES. THIS INCLUDES REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS, EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT...

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,398,854

Program Service Revenue $16,547,479

Investment Income $643,681

Other Revenue $2,759,661

TOTAL REVENUE $37,349,675

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $36,500

Salaries & Benefits $13,460,584

Fundraising Expenses $989,898

Program Expenses $30,164,752

Other Expenses $20,262,444

TOTAL EXPENSES $33,759,528

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$37,349,675	$24,160,715	+0.5%
Expenses	$33,759,528	$23,280,582	+0.5%
Net Income	$3,590,147	$880,133	+3.1%

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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Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

631

Volunteers

752

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

$731,771

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MATT BECKER	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROB VERHEULEN	BOARD VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF LUMPP	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
LORI SMITH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROL HENNESSY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CURT MULDER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDRIA ROMKEMA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY CAREY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STAN PONSTEIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT HEITMEIER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAM MOORE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE VAN ANDEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM WELCH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRACEY HORNBECK	PAST BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAUL ALVAREZ JR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CASEY AUBIL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER BOEZWINKLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANDY BOLTER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK JANES	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL LAUG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL MRAZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL SYTSMA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM KRZEMINSKI	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA VAN ESSEN WIRTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TIM GORDON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER F D'ARIENZO	CEO	40.00	Officer	$464,119	$35,336	$499,455
LARRY B JONGEKRIJG	CFO	40.00	Officer	$213,419	$18,897	$232,316
ANDREW D MCINTYRE	COO	40.00	Highest	$207,864	$26,306	$234,170
LAURA A DAVIS	DIRECTOR ORGANIZATIONAL DE	40.00	Highest	$178,502	$7,767	$186,269
ALLMON J FORRESTER	DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES, PL	40.00	Highest	$185,074	$20,217	$205,291
RACHEL HOROS	STRATEGIC IMPACT DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$140,502	$9,829	$150,331
AMY STOCKERO	VP OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$134,699	$10,419	$145,118

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	$37,349,675	$33,759,528	$35,895,264	$3,590,147
2023	$24,160,715	$23,280,582	$29,446,086	$880,133
2022	$17,387,295	$17,699,437	$25,280,749	$-312,142
2021	$22,605,410	$13,687,355	$23,779,071	$8,918,055
2020	$14,922,399	$16,820,597	$15,603,805	$-1,898,198
2019	$19,613,854	$12,076,224	$17,100,183	$7,537,630
2018	$14,458,487	$12,077,254	$8,410,767	$2,381,233