ZOO LEARNING FUND

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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

2014

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SONI PATEL

Phone

8164442112

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ZOO LEARNING FUND, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $602K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 141% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $689K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

ZOO LEARNING FUND (ZLF) MANAGES AN ENDOWMENT FUND THAT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CENTERED ON CURRICULUM ABOUT ANIMALS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT KANSAS CITY AND COMMUNITIES IN ADJACENT COUNTIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)ZLF MAKES GRANTS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY, MO (DBA KANSAS CITY ZOO) TO CARRY OUT SUCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDED PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE BOTH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE KANSAS CITY ZOO AND IN LOCAL SCHOOLS OR COMMUNITY FACILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $657,786

ZOO LEARNING FUND (ZLF) MANAGES AN ENDOWMENT FUND THAT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CENTERED ON CURRICULUM ABOUT ANIMALS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT...

ZOO LEARNING FUND (ZLF) MANAGES AN ENDOWMENT FUND THAT FINANCIALLY SUPPORTS, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CENTERED ON CURRICULUM ABOUT ANIMALS FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN THROUGHOUT KANSAS CITY AND COMMUNITIES IN ADJACENT COUNTIES. ZLF MAKES GRANTS TO THE KANSAS CITY ZOO TO CARRY OUT SUCH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. FUNDED PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE BOTH ON THE GROUNDS OF THE KANSAS CITY ZOO AND IN LOCAL SCHOOLS OR COMMUNITY FACILITIES.SPECIFIC PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ZLF ARE CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O.A. STEAM PROGRAMS STEAM CAMP HOMESCHOOL TECHNOLOGY YOUNG REMBRANDTS GLOWFORGE BEEBOTS SWARMB. EDUCATION GENERAL FUNDEDUCATION DEPARTMENT GENERAL CLASSROOM 2-4 FLOORING UPGRADES CLASSROOM 2-4 TABLES AND CHAIRS CAMPGROUND UPGRADES YURTS COT BUNK BEDS STORAGE SHED QUEEN MATTRESSES VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS - VOLGISTICS AND NEW PORTALS AND ACA DUES SUPPLIES, BANQUETS, CATERING, AND AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS ON-SITE, OFF-SITE AND CAMPC. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE VISITOR STUDIES ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE CERTIFIED INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING AZA ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROJECT LEAD THE WAY TRAINING CPR TRAINING SWAN RELEASE WYOMING TOAD RELEASE VOLUNTEER & DOCENT TRIPS

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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 $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $601,644

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $601,644

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $657,786

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $657,786

Other Expenses $30,906

TOTAL EXPENSES $688,692

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$601,644	$249,707	+1.4%
Expenses	$688,692	$586,320	+0.2%
Net Income	$-87,048	$-336,613	-0.7%

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
SONI PATEL	PRESIDENT	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MEG BUCKLEY	TREASURER	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER GRAVES	SECRETARY (TERM END 10/1/24)	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER BENNETT	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE LAMBERT	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER RAY	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE SCHEIDEGGER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD BODAMER	DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/1/24)	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISSA SCHAFFNER	DIRECTOR (TERM END 10/1/24)	0.50	Director	$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	$601,644	$688,692	$5,510,155	$-87,048
2023	$249,707	$586,320	$5,293,421	$-336,613
2022	$323,609	$253,058	$4,951,173	$70,551
2021	$437,423	$136,801	$6,065,620	$300,622
2020	$156,559	$197,981	$5,287,700	$-41,422
2019	$298,796	$206,901	$4,612,227	$91,895
2018	$509,207	$203,571	$3,965,604	$305,636