FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC (EIN 581661267) - 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

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ROBERT STEWART

Phone

4236971319

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 5% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $9.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 44% operating deficit.

Mission

SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF CHATTANOOGA 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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,417,407

Program Service Revenue $4,745,356

Investment Income $201,987

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $6,364,750

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,685,482

Fundraising Expenses $180,040

Program Expenses $8,018,121

Other Expenses $6,498,304

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,183,786

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$6,364,750	$6,704,754	-0.1%
Expenses	$9,183,786	$5,759,016	+0.6%
Net Income	$-2,819,036	$945,738	-4.0%

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

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

143

Volunteers

141

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

$87,561

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHANDA CHAMBERS	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDY STONE	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT STEWART	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM DECOSIMO	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS ANDERSON	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHIRLEY KRAUSE	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NIRAJ SHAH	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KARLA MCKAMEY	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOM EDDY	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTY DONOHO	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DARDE LONG	PRESIDENT/ZOO DIRECTOR	40.00	Director	$87,561	$0	$87,561
JAY ROBINSON	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ARIE VELTENAAR	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHARON BROOKS	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EMERSON BROWN	BOARD OF DIRECTOR	1.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$6,364,750	$9,183,786	$3,665,771	$-2,819,036
2023	$6,704,754	$5,759,016	$5,768,375	$945,738
2022	$6,364,362	$4,323,054	$4,728,476	$2,041,308
2021	$5,493,202	$3,648,631	$3,082,714	$1,844,571
2020	$3,920,051	$5,326,804	$1,126,337	$-1,406,753
2019	$4,273,549	$3,808,301	$2,173,323	$465,248

FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC