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 750 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 servicesapproximately 3.6 million visitors come to zoo grounds every year to discover the 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.
Grants made by Lincoln Park Zoological Society
Who funds Lincoln Park Zoological Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Federal funding details
| Federal agency | CFDA code | Program name | Amount |
|---|
| 45.312 | NLG - POPULATION VARIABILITY ANALYSIS FOR SPECIES SURVIVAL PLANS | $136,179 |
| Department of Agriculture | 10.025 | ZOO ANIMAL HEALTH NETWORK 2012 | $135,045 |
| Department of Agriculture | 10.025 | ZOO ANIMAL HEALTH NETWORK 2013 | $84,531 |
| ...and 7 more federal grants / contracts |
Personnel at Lincoln Park Zoological Society
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Megan Ross, Ph.D., | President and Chief Executive Officer | $314,258 | 2022-07-15 |
| Rena J. Solano | Chief Financial Officer | $203,606 | 2022-07-15 |
| Brendan Daley | Vice President, Operations | | 2022-07-15 |
| Beth Krauss | Vice President, Marketing and Communications | | 2022-07-15 |
| Linda Leadbitter | Vice President, Human Resources and Administration | $143,829 | 2022-07-15 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Lincoln Park Zoological Society
| Revenues | FYE 03/2020 | FYE 03/2019 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $36,998,266 | $24,902,493 | 48.6% |
| Program services | $9,895,343 | $10,104,847 | -2.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $2,427,896 | $2,030,000 | 19.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $753,983 | $774,551 | -2.7% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $939,228 | $3,061,054 | -69.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $27,003 | $-151,280 | 117.8% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $70,260 | $57,505 | 22.2% |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $240,772 | $1,483,187 | -83.8% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $51,352,751 | $42,262,357 | 21.5% |
Organizations like Lincoln Park Zoological Society
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Chicago Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Brookfield, IL | $59,844,719 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $45,884,182 |
| Shedd Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $48,331,820 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $26,529,421 |
| Conservation Society of California | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $23,716,679 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $246,948,614 |
| Columbus Zoological Park Association | 501(c)(3) | Powell, OH | $84,038,749 |
| Denver Zoological Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $52,738,933 |
| Houston Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $73,932,331 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Royal Oak, MI | $31,136,737 |
Data update history
July 15, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
June 24, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsEndowed support
General information
- Address
- 2001 North Clark St
- Chicago, IL 60614
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- lpzoo.org/Â
- Phone
- (312) 742-2000
- Facebook page
- lincolnparkzooÂ
- Twitter profile
- @lincolnparkzooÂ
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
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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