ARROWHEAD ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 410944885 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

DULUTH, MN

Total Revenue
$2,876,238
Total Expenses
$2,576,156
Total Assets
$1,749,585
Net Assets
$1,315,350
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1959
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JIM LEWIS
Phone
2187304500
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ARROWHEAD ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1959, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $2.6M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE CLOSE-UP ANIMAL EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE CONNECTIONS TO WILDLIFE AND ACTION TOWARD CONSERVATION IN OUR REGION AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,861,918 Revenue: $1,794,131

ZOO SERVICES:FOLLOWING ITS MISSION, THE ZOO CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OUR GUESTS WITH CLOSE-UP ANIMAL EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE CONNECTIONS TO WILDLIFE AND ACTION TOWARD CONSERVATION IN OUR REGION AND...

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ZOO SERVICES:FOLLOWING ITS MISSION, THE ZOO CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OUR GUESTS WITH CLOSE-UP ANIMAL EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE CONNECTIONS TO WILDLIFE AND ACTION TOWARD CONSERVATION IN OUR REGION AND AROUND THE WORLD. ONE OF THE WAYS WE DO THAT IS BY PROVIDING NEW ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL EXHIBITS THROUGHOUT THE ZOO. IN 2023 THE ZOO OPENED EIGHT NEW EXHIBITS INCLUDING BUILDING THE FIRST NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HABITAT FEATURING A RED PANDA. IN ADDITION TO NEW EXHIBITS, THE ZOO RENOVATED FOUR ANIMAL HABITATS: COTTON-TOP TAMARINS, CALLIMICO MONKEYS, BRAZILIAN RAINBOW BOA, AND BLUE-TONGUED SKINK. TO ENHANCE THE GUEST EXPERIENCE AND BRING VISITORS EVEN CLOSER TO OUR ANIMALS, WE BEGAN OFFER DAY-OF FEEDING OPTIONS WITH ANIMALS LIKE OUR BROWN BEARS AND RIVER OTTERS, AS WELL AS REVAMPED OUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR OFFERINGS.

Program 2
Expenses: $169,346 Revenue: $262,038

EDUCATION:EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS OUR ZOO FULFILLS ITS MISSION AND FOSTERS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. WE GIVE PARTICIPANTS CLOSE-UP EXPERIENCES WITH ANIMALS TO HELP...

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EDUCATION:EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS OUR ZOO FULFILLS ITS MISSION AND FOSTERS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION. WE GIVE PARTICIPANTS CLOSE-UP EXPERIENCES WITH ANIMALS TO HELP THEM FEEL EMPATHY, RESPECT, AND CONCERN FOR THAT ANIMAL AND OTHERS LIKE IT. EMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT COMBINED WITH CONSERVATION MESSAGES HELP INSPIRE OUR AUDIENCES TO IMPROVE THE WORLD FOR ANIMALS AND THEIR NATURAL HABITATS. IN 2023, 5,825 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN 240 EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $151,531 Revenue: $219,695

MEMBER SERVICES:PROVIDING PERSONALIZED SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS AND CREATING AWARENESS AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING OUR MEMBER SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE UNLIMITED GENERAL ADMISSION, DISCOUNTS ON...

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MEMBER SERVICES:PROVIDING PERSONALIZED SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS AND CREATING AWARENESS AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING OUR MEMBER SERVICES, WHICH INCLUDE UNLIMITED GENERAL ADMISSION, DISCOUNTS ON CAFE AND GIFT SHOP PURCHASES, AS WELL AS GENEROUS DISCOUNTS ON CAMPS AND PARTY RENTALS. WE PARTICIPATE IN THE AZA RECIPROCAL PROGRAM AND THE ASTC PASSPORT PROGRAM ALLOWING OUR MEMBERS TO ENJOY FREE OR DISCOUNTED ADMISSIONS TO OVER 500 ZOOS, AQUARIUMS, MUSEUMS, AND SCIENCE CENTERS. MEMBERS RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE UPDATES ON ZOO EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND SPECIAL "MEMBERS ONLY" EVENTS ARE HOSTED IN APPRECIATION FOR THEIR SUPPORT.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $521,796
Program Service Revenue $2,038,478
Investment Income $21,086
Other Revenue $294,878
TOTAL REVENUE $2,876,238

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,561,126
Fundraising Expenses $93,657
Program Expenses $2,182,795
Other Expenses $1,015,030
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,576,156

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,876,238 $2,608,501 +0.1%
Expenses $2,576,156 $2,704,334 0.0%
Net Income $300,082 $-95,833 -4.1%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
93
Volunteers
169

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
5
$105,200
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOEY ENGSETH PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN WALDIE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES LEWIS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KALA PEDERSEN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICKI BRITTON BOARD MEMBER (THRU MARCH 23') 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DODIE BROWN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOAH HOBBS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAYA MATTKE BOARD MEMBER (THRU MAY 23') 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BAILEY OLSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE PENSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN PRIVETTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE POLZIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURALEE RAUKAR BOARD MEMBER (THRU AUG. 23') 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRITTA SCHIELKE BOARD MEMBER (THRU DEC. 23') 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB ZIKMUND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALEY HEDSTROM CEO 40.00
Officer
$101,457 $3,743 $105,200
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 $2,876,238 $2,576,156 $1,749,585 $300,082
2022 $2,608,501 $2,704,334 $1,493,495 $-95,833
2021 $3,031,523 $2,148,820 $1,603,774 $882,703
2020 $1,618,528 $1,571,502 $1,019,314 $47,026
2019 $1,889,606 $1,883,327 $685,668 $6,279
2018 $1,685,660 $1,689,769 $670,482 $-4,109
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