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EIN 42-1171821

Blank Park Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
222
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
Blank Park Zoo is a 25-acre zoological park on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa. The mission of the Blank Park Zoo is to inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education and recreation.
Also known as...
Blank Park Zoo Foundation
Total revenues
$11,325,700
2023
Total expenses
$9,580,229
2023
Total assets
$25,100,315
2023
Num. employees
222
2023

Grants made by Blank Park Zoo

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
International Rhino Foundation (IRF)Rhino Conservation$10,000
Giraffe Conservation Foundation USAGiraffe Conservation$10,000

Who funds Blank Park Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John Ruan Foundation TrustCultural, Historical Or Other Education Activities$1,510,000
Blank Park Endowment CorporationTo Support the Operations and Expansion Projects of the Foundation$458,632
Bravo Greater Des MoinesGeneral Funding$150,000
...and 32 more grants received totalling $3,048,123

Personnel at Blank Park Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Anne ShimerdlaChief Executive Officer$138,872
Gary TuckerChief Financial Officer$70,905
Ryan BickelChief Marketing Officer
Amanda NuzumVice President and Chief Development Officer
Shannon McKinneyChief Animal Care Officer
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Blank Park Zoo

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,306,419
Program services$5,225,791
Investment income and dividends$23,549
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$231,362
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$10,808
Net income from fundraising events$-86,469
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$614,240
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,325,700

Form 990s for Blank Park Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-032023-02-14990View PDF
2021-032022-02-15990View PDF
2020-032021-04-12990View PDF
2019-032020-07-13990View PDF
2018-102019-10-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Blank Park Zoo

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Tulsa ZooTulsa, OK$22,718,335
Birmingham ZooBirmingham, AL$11,921,574
Elmwood Park ZooNorristown, PA$11,380,231
Conservation Society of CaliforniaOakland, CA$35,355,250
Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkNorwalk, CT$18,240,112
The Zoological Society of Milwaukee CtyMilwaukee, WI$2,889,576
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CA$51,747,392
Akron Zoological ParkAkron, OH$21,451,189
Toledo Zoological SocietyToledo, OH$45,038,256
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX$42,367,177
Data update history
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,400 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $458,632 from Blank Park Endowment Corporation
June 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
7401 SW 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
blankparkzoo.com/ 
Phone
(515) 285-4722
Facebook page
blankparkzoo 
Twitter profile
@blankparkzoo 
IRS details
EIN
42-1171821
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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