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EIN 75-1853975

Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Tuscola
State
Texas
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
The Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation encourages charitable giving to raise funds for capital projects at the Abilene Zoo, providing environmental enrichment for animals, educational and recreational experiences for guests, and promoting conservation of natural resources. One of their programs includes supporting Abilene Zoo capital improvements. It is located in Tuscola, TX.
Related structure
Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation is a subordinate organization under Abilene Zoo.
Total revenues
$65,300
2023
Total expenses
$73,977
2023
Total assets
$2,319,668
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

Supporting abilene zoo capital improvements

Grants made by Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Abilene ZooTo Provide Assistance With the Zoo'S Master Plan$56,000

Who funds Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Greathouse FoundationSupport of Local Zoo$50,000
The Massey Family Charitable TrustGeneral Purposes$2,000

Personnel at Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Kathy MoreheadTreasurer$0
Craig FisherVice President$0
Pat EvansSecretary$0
Randy PiersallPresident$0
Joe RusseyPast Assistant Treasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$71,708
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$70,728
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-77,178
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$42
Total revenues$65,300

Form 990s for Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-14990View PDF
2022-092023-08-10990View PDF
2021-092022-08-10990View PDF
2020-092021-04-06990View PDF
2019-092020-10-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Sedgwick County Zoological FoundationWichita, KS$230,798
Dakota Zoological Endowment FundBismarck, ND$136,335
The Akron Zoological FoundationAkron, OH$212,603
Springfield Zoological SocietySpringfield, IL$50,491
Niabi Zoological SocietyEldridge, IA$156,455
Michigan City Zoological SocietyMichigan City, IN$104,086
Friends of OxbowRochester, MN$218,560
Friends of Riverside Park and Zoo AssociationIndependence, KS$70,401
The Frank Buck Zoological SocietyGainesville, TX$222,511
Ewing Zoo FoundationBloomington, IL$25,965
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Greathouse Foundation
October 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1326 CR 650
Tuscola, TX 79562
Metro area
Abilene, TX
County
Taylor County, TX
Phone
(325) 669-1154
IRS details
EIN
75-1853975
Fiscal year end
September
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
Subordinate organization
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