AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOO KEEPERS (EIN 470739778) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1992

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELANIE MASTIN

Phone

4023059078

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOO KEEPERS, founded in 1992, is a small nonprofit that reported $260K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 594% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $240K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

AAZK OMAHA CHAPTER AIMS TO FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR ZOOKEEPERS AND ZOO PROFESSIONALS AT OMAHA'S HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM TO HAVE A RESOURCE FOR FELLOWSHIP AND A VEHICLE FOR CONSERVATION OF HABITATS AND SPECIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. A PORTION OF OUR OPERATING BUDGET FUNDS OUR ZOOKEEPER CHAPTER MEMEBERS TO TRAVEL TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND SOMETIMES OTHER COUNTRIES, FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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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 $68,340

Program Service Revenue $155,376

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $36,347

TOTAL REVENUE $260,063

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $83,742

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $239,587

Other Expenses $155,845

TOTAL EXPENSES $239,587

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$260,063	$37,447	+5.9%
Expenses	$239,587	$27,878	+7.6%
Net Income	$20,476	$9,569	+1.1%

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

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
WENDY HIRNIAK	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOSIAH HOUSE	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRANDI KEIM	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MELANIE MASTIN	TREASURER	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MEGAN BUECHER	COMMUNICATION LIAISON	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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	$260,063	$239,587	$105,635	$20,476

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