EIN 36-2512404

Lincoln Park Zoological Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
511
Year formed
1959
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
The Lincoln Park Zoological Society is created and organized, and shall be operated, exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.
Total revenues
$48,421,031
2023
20192020202120222023$20m$40m$60m
Total expenses
$40,005,808
2023
20192020202120222023$30m$50m
Total assets
$225,884,838
2023
20192020202120222023$0.2b$0.2b
Num. employees
511
2023
201920202021202220230400

Program areas at Lincoln Park Zoological Society

Buildings and groundsset on nearly 49 acres of park-like setting, Lincoln Park zoo is one of the few zoos in the nation that offers free year-round admission and is home to more than 642 animals, many of which are endangered or threatened, that reside in a variety of buildings designed to house animals habitats, some of which are historically landmarked.
Visitor servicesvisitors come to zoo grounds every year to discover ther wonders of wildlife in the heart of chicago.
Animal care and conservationlincoln Park zoo has one of the largest zoo-based conservation & science departments in the country, with experts in areas including urban wildlife; behavioral, cognitive, and welfare research; computer modeling of populations and ecosystems; and the study of hormones and disease.
Other program services - including public education and membership.

Grants made by Lincoln Park Zoological Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Wildlife Conservation SocietyConservation$92,630
OPEN Center for the ArtsCommunity Outreach$57,440
Rare Species Conservatory FoundationConservation$32,000
...and 6 more grants made

Who funds Lincoln Park Zoological Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Walter Family FoundationTo Connect People With Nature By Providing A Free, Family-Oriented Wildlife Experience in the Heart of Chicago and By Advancing the Highest Quality of Animal Care, Education, Science and Conservation$1,400,000
Association of Zoos and AquariumsPopulation Management Center$536,083
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$345,451
...and 77 more grants received totalling $5,600,640

Personnel at Lincoln Park Zoological Society

NameTitleCompensation
Megan Ross, Ph.D.President and Chief Executive Officer$454,667
Rena J. SolanoChief Financial Officer$281,553
Brendan DaleyVice President , Operations$163,778
Beth KraussVice President , Marketing and Communications
Linda LeadbitterVice President , Human Resources and Administration$163,936
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Lincoln Park Zoological Society

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$29,293,267
Program services$12,919,911
Investment income and dividends$2,452,376
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$325,904
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,231,559
Net income from fundraising events$22,859
Net income from gaming activities$49,100
Net income from sales of inventory$1,126,055
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$48,421,031

Form 990s for Lincoln Park Zoological Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032024-02-12990View PDF
2022-032023-02-08990View PDF
2021-032022-02-11990View PDF
2020-032021-04-12990View PDF
2019-032020-08-19990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Lincoln Park Zoological Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Zoo AtlantaAtlanta, GA$46,504,632
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationPowell, OH$87,290,299
Houston ZooHouston, TX$82,522,000
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$155,905,897
Philadelphia ZooPhiladelphia, PA$35,542,324
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)Los Angeles, CA$26,829,235
Chicago Zoological SocietyBrookfield, IL$94,260,071
Detroit Zoological SocietyRoyal Oak, MI$54,342,499
Kansas City Zoo and AquariumKansas City, MO$62,517,690
The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$21,639,051
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $282,640 from Walder Foundation
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $130,792 from Arcus Foundation
June 14, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2001 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
lpzoo.org/about-the-zoo/leadership/ 
Phone
(312) 742-2000
Facebook page
lincolnparkzoo 
Twitter profile
@lincolnparkzoo 
IRS details
EIN
36-2512404
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1959
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0282216
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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