EIN 48-6117369

Friends of the Topeka Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
176
City
State
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Friends of the Topeka Zoo enhances the municipal zoo in Topeka, Kansas. Members promote frequent attendance and support special events and exhibit openings through membership expenses and services. They also have opportunities to volunteer their services at the zoo and contribute financially. Fotz funds promotions and improvements to the zoo, underwrites events and education programs for both the general public and its membership.
Total revenues
$12,838,075
2023
Total expenses
$7,655,884
2023
Total assets
$21,725,635
2023
Num. employees
176
2023

Program areas at Friends of the Topeka Zoo

Friends of Topeka Zoo operates the municipal Zoo of Topeka, Kansas. the organization underwrites events and educational programs for the general public and its membership.
Gift shop, admissions, and concessions events to further the exempt purpose of the Zoo. Gift shop revenues and expenses are reported as unrelated business income on 990t.
Membership expenses and services support the Zoo by promoting frequent attendance at the Zoo and at Zoo special events and exhibit openings. Membership provides opportunities for members to volunteer their services at the Zoo and to contribute financially to Zoo projects. There are 5,219 single, family, and special memberships at any particular time of the year concentrated in the shawnee county Kansas area.

Who funds Friends of the Topeka Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kay E Mcfarland Charitable TrustDesign/construct Japanese Garden$811,650
Liz Stratton Charitable TrustNew Giraffe Barn.$402,500
Topeka Community FoundationAnimal-Related$115,471
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Friends of the Topeka Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Brendan WileyChief Executive Officer$108,204

Financials for Friends of the Topeka Zoo

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,770,092
Program services$2,025,240
Investment income and dividends$35,518
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,436
Net income from fundraising events$726,713
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$199,791
Miscellaneous revenues$5,072,285
Total revenues$12,838,075

Form 990s for Friends of the Topeka Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-10-12990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trust
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $402,500 from Liz Stratton Charitable Trust
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
635 SW Gage Blvd
Topeka, KS 66606
Metro area
Topeka, KS
County
Shawnee County, KS
Website URL
topekazoo.org/ 
Phone
(785) 368-9180
IRS details
EIN
48-6117369
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
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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