EIN 75-6004080

The Caldwell Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
29
City
State
Year formed
1954
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Caldwell Zoo is cherished by the people of east Texas and beyond as a beautiful, fun place for children and adults to learn about wildlife a place made possible by D.K. Caldwell.
Total revenues
$12,031,682
2023
Total expenses
$11,942,492
2023
Total assets
$119,075,058
2023
Num. employees
29
2023

Program areas at The Caldwell Foundation

The Caldwell Foundation was formed to support charitable and educational programs through maintaining and operating The Caldwell zoo and other educational exhibits. Approximately 270,767 people visited The zoo in 2023.
Fee for Caldwell zoo admission
Gain(loss) on disposals of non-inventory assets used in zoo operations
The zoo operates a gift shop in order to make available for purchase items which will enhance zoo visitors' knowledge and enjoyment of animals and nature.
Sales of animals to other zoos/normal in course of zoo operations
Sales of feed for birds to zoo visitors/normal in course of zoo operations
Sales of feed for fish and animals to zoo visitors/normal in course of zoo operations
Sales of feed for giraffes to zoo visitors/normal in course of zoo operations
Misc. Income from stroller rental, educational classes and other income related to zoo

Grants made by The Caldwell Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Dallas Zoological SocietyConservation$1,000
Cheetah Conservation FundConservation$1,000
International Elephant FoundationConservation$1,000
...and 3 more grants made

Personnel at The Caldwell Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Eh CaldwellFDTN President and Chief Executive Officer$221,385
Rs MarshallZoo President and Chief Executive Officer$150,500
Ls MaddoxChief Operations Officer$127,404
Rd BoggsFac Maint Manager$78,481
M BoydZoo Controller$94,019
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The Caldwell Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$41,156
Investment income and dividends$3,087,003
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,569,476
Gross sales of inventory$1,096,809
Miscellaneous revenues$4,237,238
Total revenues$12,031,682

Form 990s for The Caldwell Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-20990PFView PDF
2022-122023-05-15990PFView PDF
2021-122022-08-01990PFView PDF
2020-122021-08-02990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-09990PFView PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
July 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
July 5, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPrivate foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 4280
Tyler, TX 75712
Metro area
Tyler, TX
County
Smith County, TX
Website URL
caldwellzoo.org/ 
Phone
(903) 593-0121
Facebook page
CaldwellZoo 
IRS details
EIN
75-6004080
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1954
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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