EIN 36-3461739

Cosley Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Cosley Foundation raises funds to support Cosley Zoo's operation and offers free admission for children under 18 y/o in Wheaton, IL.
Total revenues
$927,721
2023
Total expenses
$527,163
2023
Total assets
$3,128,474
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Cosley Foundation

The Foundation provides financial support to help fund the operation of the Cosley zoo by the wheaton park district. The zoo's operations include free admission to all children under the age of 18 y/o, regardless of residence within the wheaton park district bounds and free admission to all wheaton park district adults. Admission to the zoo allows access to more than 20 animal exhibits, including a duck pond and chicken coop where visitors can participate in animal feedings for a small additional fee. Within the grounds of the zoo there is also a unique gift shop and small concessions stand. Since 2000, the Cosley zoo has maintained accreditation by the association of zoos & aquariums (aza), and as such adheres to the world's strictest standards of animal welfare and conservation advocacy within every aspect of its operating plan. The zoo is also beloved by the community for its strong and inclusive educational programs, with education being a primary operational focus.
The Foundation provides financial support for the advancement of the zoo. The Foundation invests in donor relationship building and the engagement of subject matter experts.
The Foundation, in accordance with a donor's wishes, is providing one scholarship in memory of the former president of the Foundation.
Employee salaries

Who funds Cosley Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$108,000
Domanada FoundationCharitable Purpose$20,000
The John John and Frank Sparacio FoundationAnimal Care Program, Zoo$15,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Cosley Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Peter DaviaOperations Manager
Cathy MousseauCampaign Manager
Tami RomejkoManager
Michael J BenardSecretary$0
Shayne PurdueVice President$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Cosley Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$602,628
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$45,736
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$132,302
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$146,489
Miscellaneous revenues$566
Total revenues$927,721

Form 990s for Cosley Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-28990View PDF
2022-122023-09-14990View PDF
2021-122022-08-25990View PDF
2020-122021-08-11990View PDF
2019-122020-11-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,100 from John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from Domanada Foundation
November 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
102 E Wesley St
Wheaton, IL 60187
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DuPage County, IL
Website URL
cosleyzoo.org/ 
Phone
(630) 665-4710
IRS details
EIN
36-3461739
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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