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EIN 39-6077242

Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
128
City
Milwaukee
State
Wisconsin
Year formed
1910
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
The Zoological Society of Milwaukee City aims to conserve wildlife and endangered species, educate people on the importance of the environment and wildlife, and support the Milwaukee County Zoo. The society directly supports the zoo through purchasing new animals, constructing exhibits, supporting animal conservation efforts, and covering educational expenses. Additionally, they offer research grants for advanced studies focusing on conservation and endangered species. The society is located in Milwaukee, WI.
Total revenues
$12,217,753
2023
Total expenses
$12,845,596
2023
Total assets
$17,325,828
2023
Num. employees
128
2023

Program areas at Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

Direct support of Milwaukee county zoo through purchase of new animals, construction of exhibits, animal conservation and educational expenses
Research grants for advanced studies in conservation and endangered species.

Grants made by Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Zoological Society of Milwaukee Endowment TrustTransfer of Endowment Funds Per Donor Restrictions$451,257

Who funds Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Foundation for Wildlife Conservation ThreePrincipal of Funds Owed From ZSM Formation$455,492
Woodland Park ZooAdvancing Empathy Grants$223,858
Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF)Sustaining Support$88,772
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

NameTitleCompensation
Jodi GibsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer and Director$254,936
Kate HalfwassenChief Financial Officer$138,355
Robin HigginsVice President - Membership$166,060
Penny GutekunstVice President - Development$162,094
Tami Scully GarrisonVice Chair$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,509,647
Program services$519,127
Investment income and dividends$500,284
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-3,244
Net income from fundraising events$-308,061
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,217,753

Form 990s for Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-29990View PDF
2022-122023-08-03990View PDF
2022-092023-10-04990View PDF
2021-092022-08-02990View PDF
2020-092021-07-12990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Zoological Society of Milwaukee Cty

OrganizationLocationRevenue
San Antonio Zoological SocietySan Antonio, TX$43,800,078
Texas State Aquarium AssociationCorpus Christi, TX$22,947,810
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)Los Angeles, CA$26,829,235
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CA$51,747,392
Cheyenne Mountain Zoologial SocietyColorado Springs, CO$28,893,589
Memphis ZooMemphis, TN$25,890,431
The Phoenix ZooPhoenix, AZ$46,724,587
Tulsa ZooTulsa, OK$24,540,834
Sedgwick County ZooWichita, KS$18,448,053
Oklahoma Zoological SocietyOklahoma City, OK$4,873,916
Data update history
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $223,858 from Woodland Park Zoo
September 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
August 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
10005 W Bluemound Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Metro area
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
County
Milwaukee County, WI
Website URL
zoosociety.org/ 
Phone
(414) 258-2333
Facebook page
ZooPass 
Twitter profile
@zoosocietymke 
IRS details
EIN
39-6077242
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1910
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
Central organization
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