FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI C/O LINDA FALK (EIN 436048888) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1959

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SEAN PUTNEY

Phone

8165951234

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI C/O LINDA FALK, founded in 1959, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $53.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $51.5M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE KANSAS CITY ZOO & AQUARIUM, WITH ITS WORLD-CLASS ANIMAL HABITATS AND EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS, ATTRACTS VISITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND FAMILIES FROM CLOSE TO HOME.

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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 $21,805,379

Program Service Revenue $26,953,950

Investment Income $1,777,405

Other Revenue $3,089,744

TOTAL REVENUE $53,626,478

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $506,223

Salaries & Benefits $20,575,724

Fundraising Expenses $866,221

Program Expenses $47,889,358

Other Expenses $30,362,223

TOTAL EXPENSES $51,471,670

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$53,626,478	$62,517,690	-0.1%
Expenses	$51,471,670	$57,477,891	-0.1%
Net Income	$2,154,808	$5,039,799	-0.6%

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

725

Volunteers

730

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

$679,036

Total Directors

Key Employees

$240,306

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WESLEY FIELDS	BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE SANCHEZ	BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TONY REINHART	BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AL MAURO JR	BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAN FRANCIS THRU 102024	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JC ALONZO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER BENNETT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR YOLANDA CARGILE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS COTTEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFF DILLON THRU 102024	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA GARCIA THRU 102024	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIUS LAI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE LAMBERT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATIE MCDONALD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANET MILES-BARTEE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANA NUBIA DUIN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RYANA PARKS-SHAW	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE PRENGER THRU 102024	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN PUNG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN RUSS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TODD TRENT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK SWANSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR ELLEN CROWE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HAYLEY HANSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAL MONTALBANO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLARD B SNYDER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM WRIGHT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SEAN PUTNEY	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO	40.00	Officer	$355,570	$22,841	$378,411
LINDA FALK	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$277,168	$23,457	$300,625
CHARLISA SHELLY	CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$218,145	$22,161	$240,306
CORA STORBECK	DIR OF DEVELOPMENT & GOV A	40.00	Highest	$156,696	$23,462	$180,158
DR KIRK SUEDMEYER	DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY HEA	40.00	Highest	$161,149	$23,337	$184,486
JULIE MEYER	DIRECTOR OF FINANCE	40.00	Highest	$145,861	$34,221	$180,082
FRANK WILBURN	DIRECTOR OF GUEST SERVICES	40.00	Highest	$144,279	$24,562	$168,841
KIM ROMARY	DIRECTOR OF MARKETING	40.00	Highest	$143,313	$31,510	$174,823
RANDY WISTHOFF	FORMER CEO	0.00		$250,000	$0	$250,000

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	$53,626,478	$51,471,670	$37,145,143	$2,154,808
2023	$62,517,690	$57,477,891	$33,032,953	$5,039,799
2022	$74,114,095	$73,256,938	$29,168,657	$857,157
2021	$51,977,490	$45,451,504	$27,796,456	$6,525,986
2020	$31,488,365	$33,156,313	$18,549,141	$-1,667,948
2019	$29,071,413	$29,262,911	$17,692,240	$-191,498
2018	$27,507,443	$26,413,978	$14,748,160	$1,093,465

FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI C/O LINDA FALK