ZOO LEARNING FUND (EIN 473220134) - 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

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

SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL PROGRAMS THROUGH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KCMO AND THE KANSAS CITY ZOO.

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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

ZOO LEARNING FUND