OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 470469782 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

OMAHA, NE

Total Revenue
$82,044,812
Total Expenses
$79,787,526
Total Assets
$340,374,906
Net Assets
$312,367,972
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
NE
Principal Officer
JEREMY EDDIE
Phone
4027338401
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1964, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $82.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $312.4M represent 46 months of operating reserves.

Mission

OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOO AND AQUARIUM'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE TO SERVE AS LIFELONG STEWARDS FOR THE CONSERAVTION OF ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,145,532
Program Service Revenue $27,593,916
Investment Income $-542,920
Other Revenue $13,848,284
TOTAL REVENUE $82,044,812

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,062,737
Salaries & Benefits $32,877,554
Fundraising Expenses $535,286
Program Expenses $74,341,060
Other Expenses $44,847,235
TOTAL EXPENSES $79,787,526

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $82,044,812 $70,820,977 +0.2%
Expenses $79,787,526 $72,761,626 +0.1%
Net Income $2,257,286 $-1,940,649 -2.2%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1344
Volunteers
975

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
$1,104,178
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
2
$414,989
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MOGENS BAY CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE MILLER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ANNE HUBBARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LANCE M FRITZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL R MCCARTHY TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALVIN SISSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN TAPIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS PADILLA PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer
$662,360 $24,978 $687,338
JEREMY C EDDIE SVP OF FINANCE & ADMIN, & CFO 40.00
Officer
$252,820 $22,908 $275,728
DENNIS SCHNURBUSCH II SVP OF OPERATIONS & COO (THRU 1/2/24) 40.00
Officer
$134,178 $6,934 $141,112
TODD SCHOLZ VP OF CAPITAL PROJECTS 40.00
Key Emp
$220,826 $30,969 $251,795
MEGAN LONGO SVP OF GUEST EXP, BRAND, & REV 40.00
Key Emp
$154,949 $8,245 $163,194
JASON HERRICK VP OF CONSERVATION & ANIMAL HEALTH 40.00
Highest
$171,672 $13,909 $185,581
CRAIG JACOBS VP OF HR, SAFETY & SECURITY 40.00
Highest
$177,349 $18,359 $195,708
DAN CASSIDY VP OF ANIMAL MANAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$142,675 $14,839 $157,514
AMANDA ROSENQUIST DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMS 40.00
Highest
$152,907 $23,327 $176,234
TAYLOR YAW DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH 40.00
Highest
$149,786 $16,032 $165,818
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 $82,044,812 $79,787,526 $340,374,906 $2,257,286
2023 $70,820,977 $72,761,626 $338,019,191 $-1,940,649
2022 $72,264,487 $68,386,945 $338,005,963 $3,877,542
2021 $85,983,221 $56,881,454 $334,182,960 $29,101,767
2020 $78,337,061 $46,484,923 $300,288,348 $31,852,138
2019 $72,462,794 $54,842,518 $271,241,766 $17,620,276
2018 $61,826,109 $53,457,969 $250,924,187 $8,368,140
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