EIN 47-0482255

Lincoln Childrens Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
227
Year formed
1963
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Zoo’s goal is to provide the opportunity for everyone to experience first-hand the diversity that exists in the natural world and to promote a sense of stewardship and wonder about life.
Total revenues
$8,935,556
2022
Total expenses
$7,300,189
2022
Total assets
$37,519,895
2022
Num. employees
227
2022

Program areas at Lincoln Childrens Zoo

Guest services
Education
Facility operation

Who funds Lincoln Childrens Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lincoln Children's Zoo FoundationSupport$8,904,000
Lincoln Community FoundationGeneral Support$167,179
Rogers FoundationCharitable Purpose$30,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Lincoln Childrens Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Evan KilleenChief Executive Officer$176,194
Stacy VargaDirector of Finance and Human Resources
Sarah WoodDirector of Communications
Aimee JohnsDirector of Education
Shawn TooveyDirector of Guest Experience
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Lincoln Childrens Zoo

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,867,702
Program services$3,973,647
Investment income and dividends$116,356
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-10,815
Net income from fundraising events$1,044,349
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$944,317
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$8,935,556

Form 990s for Lincoln Childrens Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
Fresno Chaffee ZooFresno, CA$38,573,430
Sedgwick County ZooWichita, KS$18,448,053
Tulsa ZooTulsa, OK$22,718,335
Pittsburgh Zoological and PPG AquariumPittsburgh, PA$28,895,919
Alaska Sealife CenterSeward, AK$9,348,860
Memphis ZooMemphis, TN$24,751,467
The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$20,547,927
Naples ZooNaples, FL$13,740,708
Nashville ZooNashville, TN$34,976,521
Fort Wayne Children's ZooFort Wayne, IN$15,430,147
Data update history
January 16, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $167,179 from Lincoln Community Foundation
July 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1222 S 27th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
Metro area
Lincoln, NE
County
Lancaster County, NE
Website URL
lincolnzoo.org/ 
Phone
(402) 475-6741
Facebook page
lincolnchildrenszoo 
Twitter profile
@lincolnzoo 
IRS details
EIN
47-0482255
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1963
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
Independent
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