BLANK PARK ENDOWMENT CORPORATION

EIN: 460705129 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$421,585
Total Expenses
$485,054
Total Assets
$9,762,718
Net Assets
$9,569,226
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
JIM HAGENBUCHER
Phone
5159742502
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

BLANK PARK ENDOWMENT CORPORATION, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $422K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $485K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

TO SUPPORT THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC.THE CORPORATION WAS FORMED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO SUPPORT THE FUNCTIONS OF, AND TO ASSIST IN CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION, INC. THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSES ARE TO SOLICIT AND ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS AND FUNDS TO ADMINISTER THE BLANK PARK ZOO ENDOWMENT FUND.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,435
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $411,150
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $421,585

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $454,802
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $462,999
Other Expenses $30,252
TOTAL EXPENSES $485,054

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $421,585 $245,023 +0.7%
Expenses $485,054 $511,201 -0.1%
Net Income $-63,469 $-266,178 -0.8%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
13

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
6
$262,284
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JIM HAGENBUCHER CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOBY JOSEPH VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN SCHWARZ SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON KENNEDY IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT HENSON DIRECTOR & BOARD RECORDER THROUGH 1/1/25 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT GUSTAFSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROCHELLE BURNETT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEG ARMSTRONG-GUSTAFSON DIRECTOR THROUGH 6/28/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY KARCH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK VUKOVICH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN IRVING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT FRYAR DIRECTOR THROUGH 6/28/24 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNE SHIMERDLA FOUNDATION CEO 1.00
Officer
$0 $14,394 $174,634
GARY TUCKER FOUNDATION CFO 1.00
Officer
$0 $9,141 $87,650
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 $421,585 $485,054 $9,762,718 $-63,469
2024 $245,023 $511,201 $9,682,393 $-266,178
2023 $222,397 $527,296 $8,677,941 $-304,899
2022 $487,434 $509,143 $9,855,398 $-21,709
2021 $-61,177 $913,090 $9,627,154 $-974,267
2020 $1,161,275 $765,256 $7,394,201 $396,019
2018 $514,806 $522,617 $8,864,561 $-7,811
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