DAKOTA ZOOLOGICAL ENDOWMENT 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

1997

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KRISTI ENTZI

Phone

7012237543

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

DAKOTA ZOOLOGICAL ENDOWMENT FUND, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $240K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 116% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $79K, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

OPERATING FUNDS: DAKOTA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. RECEIVES FUNDS FROM THIS ENTITY FOR MANY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT ARE ABOVE THE OPERATING RESERVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $153,558

PROVIDE REVENUE ASSISTANCE TO DAKOTA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER, ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN, OR OTHER IMPROBABILITES.

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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 $35,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $205,325

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $240,325

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $153,558

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $153,558

Other Expenses $7,406

TOTAL EXPENSES $160,964

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$240,325	$111,139	+1.2%
Expenses	$160,964	$110,567	+0.5%
Net Income	$79,361	$572	+137.7%

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

N/A

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
RANDY AMELSBERG	VICE PRES	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RYAN BECK	MEMBER AT LA	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KRISTI ENTZI	TREASURER	3.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
TERRY LINCOLN	DIRECTOR	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRAD MAIER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOHN NELSON	MEMBER AT LA	0.50	Officer	$0	$0	$0
SUZETTE RICHARDSON	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL SCHAFF	MEMBER AT LA	0.50	Officer	$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	$240,325	$160,964	$2,638,404	$79,361
2023	$111,139	$110,567	$2,403,695	$572
2022	$136,335	$146,911	$2,109,853	$-10,576
2021	$437,559	$137,222	$2,611,215	$300,337
2020	$86,306	$131,851	$2,139,742	$-45,545
2019	$99,771	$187,412	$1,985,198	$-87,641
2018	$181,606	$155,219	$1,754,973	$26,387