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EIN 36-3297716

Omaha Zoo Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Omaha
State
Nebraska
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D11: Animal-Related Single Organization Support
Description
The Omaha Zoo Foundation helps support the Omaha Zoological Society by operating the lee g. simmons conservation park and wildlife safari.
Related structure
Omaha Zoo Foundation is a subordinate organization under Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's.
Total revenues
$31,905,904
2023
Total expenses
$10,861,921
2023
Total assets
$176,399,926
2023
Num. employees
9
2023

Program areas at Omaha Zoo Foundation

The Omaha Zoo Foundation was incorporated as a non-profit corporation to solicit and receive contributions, gifts, grants, devises, and bequests, and to distribute and apply such assets and/or the income therefrom to and for the benefit of the Omaha zoological society.

Grants made by Omaha Zoo Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium'sGeneral Support$7,897,098

Who funds Omaha Zoo Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bill and Berniece Grewcock FoundationUndesignated$5,000,000
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium'sGeneral Support$2,375,062
CL Werner FoundationTo Support the Orangutan Forest Renovations$500,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Omaha Zoo Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Tina L. ChericaPresident and Chief Executive Officer$452,243
Kiley ThieleSenior Vice President and Chief Development Officer$168,424
Beverly HinrichsDirector of Donor Engagement
Jayme ManionAnnual Giving Manager
Kelly TostensonDevelopment Operations Manager

Financials for Omaha Zoo Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$26,364,271
Program services$26,276
Investment income and dividends$3,450,363
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,064,994
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$31,905,904

Form 990s for Omaha Zoo Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-10-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 9, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 23, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 11, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,375,062 from Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium's
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from CL Werner Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsSocial advocacy organizationsAnimal organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3701 S 10th St
Omaha, NE 68107
Metro area
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
County
Douglas County, NE
Website URL
omahazoofoundation.org/ 
Phone
(402) 733-8401
IRS details
EIN
36-3297716
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D11: Animal-Related Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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