FRIENDS OF THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO

EIN: 581647938 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

ALEXANDRIA, LA

Total Revenue
$1,117,104
Total Expenses
$812,051
Total Assets
$2,573,251
Net Assets
$2,107,195
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
GERRIE PHILLIP
Phone
3184416813
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $305K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $176,219
Program Service Revenue $501,280
Investment Income $198,380
Other Revenue $241,225
TOTAL REVENUE $1,117,104

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $451,265
Fundraising Expenses $16,773
Program Expenses $617,859
Other Expenses $360,786
TOTAL EXPENSES $812,051

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,117,104 $864,331 +0.3%
Expenses $812,051 $846,103 0.0%
Net Income $305,053 $18,228 +15.7%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
42
Volunteers
15

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JIM SMILIE PRESIDENT N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GERRIE PHILLIP TREASURER N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON DUPLECHIAN SECRETARY N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN BOWERS VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer
$0 $0 $0
EMILY CARPENTER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATELYN COOMBS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA DIBENEDETTO BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RICHARD ELDER BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL HARP BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAN KEGERREIS BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA MATTISON BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ PYLE BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOF STUMPF PHD BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDYN TRUAX BOARD MEMBER N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANTHA YOUNG BOARD MEMBER N/A
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
2025 $1,117,104 $812,051 $2,573,251 $305,053
2024 $864,331 $846,103 $2,322,173 $18,228
2023 $1,101,454 $789,571 $2,348,098 $311,883
2022 $782,804 $940,434 $2,076,640 $-157,630
2022 $1,084,229 $932,925 $2,026,987 $151,304
2021 $792,143 $710,168 $1,643,160 $81,975
2019 $740,513 $588,239 $1,488,466 $152,274
2018 $494,349 $511,526 $1,357,798 $-17,177
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