Binder Park Zoological Society Inc (EIN 510163223) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Diane Thompson

Phone

2699791351

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Binder Park Zoological Society Inc, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $6.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $7.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

Connect, inspire, conserve. Connect people with nature. Inspire them to conserve.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,761,398

Program Service Revenue $4,353,222

Investment Income $13,158

Other Revenue $113,382

TOTAL REVENUE $6,241,160

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,691,734

Fundraising Expenses $673,808

Program Expenses $5,581,319

Other Expenses $3,406,311

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,098,045

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$6,241,160	$6,616,314	-0.1%
Expenses	$7,098,045	$6,694,137	+0.1%
Net Income	$-856,885	$-77,823	+10.0%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

250

Volunteers

468

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

$299,099

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Thom Unger	Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Amy Jones	First Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sara Dunn	Second Vice Chair	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Jessica Keen	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Johnson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Aaron Kuhn	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kurt Sherwood	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Rob Ridgeway	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Thompson	President and CEO	40.00	Officer	$157,010	$26,326	$183,336
Amy Riegel	CFO	40.00	Officer	$98,154	$17,609	$115,763

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	$6,241,160	$7,098,045	$10,847,151	$-856,885
2024	$6,616,314	$6,694,137	$11,006,671	$-77,823
2023	$5,237,274	$6,230,779	$11,735,789	$-993,505
2022	$8,541,958	$5,890,425	$12,225,124	$2,651,533
2021	$6,357,100	$5,896,742	$9,161,797	$460,358
2020	$4,371,276	$4,484,041	$9,065,425	$-112,765
2019	$4,025,535	$4,527,955	$9,435,815	$-502,420
2018	$4,648,878	$4,335,551	$10,062,606	$313,327

Binder Park Zoological Society Inc